Explanation

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. 

This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 

Theme 2024: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

Theme 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights

Theme 2026: Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights

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Explanation

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• As per the pact, any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

• In favor: 142
• Against: 10
• Abstentions: 12
• UN Member States: 193
• Vote date: 12 September 2025

Last verified on 29-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 9 September 2025
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Target: Senior Hamas leaders
• Country conducting the strike: Israel
• Significance: First Israeli airstrike in Qatar

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Explanation

• Total Points: 20

• Announcement: September 2025
• Ceasefire: Immediate if accepted by both sides.
• Hostage Release: Within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance.
• Governance: Temporary technocratic administration for Gaza.

Last verified on 12-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

 Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
• The meeting focused on the Gaza and Middle East situation.

Additional information:

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly were present.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

On 15 September 2025, Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha following last week’s deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital, Doha. 

The Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) joint session, which brought together nearly 60 countries, sought to take firm action after Israel’s attack on Qatar-hosted Hamas officials as they discussed a Gaza ceasefire proposal.

Around 60 states participated.

It was co-sponsored by Pakistan.

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Last verified on 22-02-2026

Explanation

• In 2025, severe monsoon floods in Pakistan displaced over 2 million people, mostly in Punjab.
• Flooding occurred in late August – early September.
• Rivers Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab overflowed due to heavy rains and dam releases from India.
• Major affected areas: Lahore, Narowal, Kasur, Sialkot, Multan.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

The recent IMF package for Pakistan is a 37-month, $7 billion loan approved in September 2024

Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). 

In December 2025, around $1 billion was released under the EFF.