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Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the current & tenth President of Sri Lanka since 23 Sep 2024.

Predecessor: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Party affiliation: Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna

Updated on 23-03-2026

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On 23 March 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in planned military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants.

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In March 2026, Pakistan emerged as a primary mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran. 

As the US-Israel war against Iran entered its fourth week in March 2026, Pakistan, alongside Turkey and Egypt, acted as a key intermediary to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider regional conflict.

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About World Happiness Report 2026

Total countries: 147

Topper: Finland

Bottom: Afghanistan

Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN)

Pakistan: 104th

Additional Information:   

Pakistan was ranked 109 in World Happiness Report 2025.

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Raheela Durrani is the current Education  Minister of Balochistan. 

Raheela Durrani appointed on 20 April 2024.

Belonging: Quetta

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (N)

Last updated on 25-03-2026

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25 March 2026 marks the 34th anniversary of Pakistan's victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan won their first and only 50-over ODI World Cup on March 25, 1992, by defeating England by 22 runs in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground under the captaincy of Imran Khan.

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As of March 24, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr is the new security chief of Iran, appointed as the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

He was appointed by the office of President Masoud Pezeshkian to replace Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on 17 March 2026.

Last updated on 25-03-2026

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About World Happiness Report 2026

Total countries: 147

Topper: Finland

Bottom: Afghanistan

Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN)

Pakistan: 104th

Additional Information:   

Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

The country maintains its top position due to high levels of trust, strong social support systems, and overall life satisfaction.

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Kaveh Madani has been honoured with the Stockholm Water Prize 2026.

He belongs to Iran. 

Additional Information:   

The Stockholm Water Prize is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious award for water-related achievements.

Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Water".

Established in 1991.

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Explanation

About World Happiness Report 2026

Total countries: 147

Topper: Finland

Bottom: Afghanistan

Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN)

Pakistan: 104th

Additional Information:   

Pakistan was ranked 109 in World Happiness Report 2025.

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