Explanation

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif  launched an initiative under which over 7,000 professionals would be trained in semiconductor design and research.

Launched on 21 October 2025.

This initiative to be known as INSPIRE.

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Explanation

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally inaugurated Punjab’s first mobile police station and licencing unit on October 21, 2025.

This project is designed to provide essential policing and licencing services directly to the public, particularly in remote areas.

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Explanation

Pakistan launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite  from a Chinese launch centre

It was launched by Pakistani space agency SUPARCO

Launched on 19 October 2025.

It has been named as “HS-1”

Additional Information:

Hyperspectral imaging is a type of advanced camera technology used in satellites to study the Earth and space.

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Explanation

Pakistan launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite  from a Chinese launch centre

It was launched by Pakistani space agency SUPARCO

Launched on 19 October 2025.

It has been named as “HS-1”

Additional Information:

Hyperspectral imaging is a type of advanced camera technology used in satellites to study the Earth and space.

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Explanation

Former speaker of the Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani passed away on 15 October 2025.

He was 72.

He belongs to PPP.

He had served two consecutive terms as the Sindh Assembly speaker, from 2013-2018 and from 2018-2023.

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Explanation

As of October 2025, Pakistan's government delegation for peace talks with the Taliban is led by Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

This delegation traveled to Doha, Qatar, where meetings with the Taliban began on October 18, 2025.

To address escalating border violence and secure a longer-term ceasefire.

Explanation

Former speaker of the Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani passed away on 15 October 2025.

He was 72.

He belongs to PPP.

He had served two consecutive terms as the Sindh Assembly speaker, from 2013-2018 and from 2018-2023.

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Explanation

Former speaker of the Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani passed away on 15 October 2025.

He was 72.

He belongs to PPP.

He had served two consecutive terms as the Sindh Assembly speaker, from 2013-2018 and from 2018-2023.

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Explanation

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

Theme 2025: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families

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Explanation

World Food Day is observed on 16 October annually.

Theme 2024: Right to foods for a better life and a better future

Theme 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

Additional Information:

Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) was established on 16 October 1945

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