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On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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Sanae Takaichi is the current prime minister of Japan since 2026.

She is the first woman PM of Japan. 

She won general elections of 2026.

She belongs to Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).

She replaced Shigeru Ishiba.

Updated on 22/03/2026

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• Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan
• Rank: BS-21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)
• Appointed: March 25, 2026
• Previous Role: Served in the National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP)
• He replaced the previous IG, Muhammad Tahir Rai.

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Pakistan Railways was founded in 1861.

The first railway line in Pakistan was laid between Karachi-Kotri

Pakistan Railways' longest route is Karachi to Peshawar

Pakistan Railways headquartered in Lahore,

Pakistan Railways' total length is 7,791 KM of track across Pakistan.

Pakistan Railways Largest station in Lahore

Pakistan Railways Highest station is Kan Mehtarzai Station Balochistan

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Israel is considering creating a “security zone” in southern Lebanon near the Litani River to stop attacks from Hezbollah.

This area is close to Israel’s northern border.

Additional Information:  

Security zone means an area controlled or monitored for safety reasons

In simple words: a buffer area to prevent attacks.

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Nepal held general elections on 5 March 2026 to choose members of its Parliament.

A newer political party called Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won the election by a large number of seats. Their leader, Balendra Shah, a former rapper and mayor, was sworn in as Prime Minister.

Additional Information:  

The Nepal General Elections 2026 were "snap" (early) elections held as a direct result of a massive youth-led uprising in September 2025 that toppled the previous government.

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The annual ‘Earth Hour’ is observed in Pakistan on 28 March 2026 night under the theme “Give an Hour for Earth”.

This day is organized by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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On March 24–25, 2026, Philippine declared a state of national energy emergency.

This was aimed at addressing severe risks to the country’s energy supply caused by turmoil in global oil markets tied to the war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.

Additional Information:  

The conflict disrupted global oil production and shipping (especially through the Strait of Hormuz), which the Philippines relies on heavily for oil imports.

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About Academy Awards (Oscar awards 2026)

Held in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026

Edition: 98th

Best Picture: One Battle After Another

Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)

Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

Additional Information:  

This an the most prestigious award of Hollywood, held annually  

Organizer: Academy of Motion Picture Arts &  Science

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Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed announced his retirement from international cricket on March 15, 2026.

Additional Information:  

He famously led Pakistan to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy title and a world-record 11 consecutive T20I series wins, featuring in 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is.

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