Explanation

Pakistan’s young athlete Ayesha Ayaz surprised the world by winning three medals at the International Taekwondo Championship 2024

This championship held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ayesha Ayaz belongs to Swat

She won the medals Under-12 category.

In the 42kg class, she defeated players from three countries and bagged one silver and two bronze medals. 

Explanation

Pakistan's Ahsan Ayaz has won Colleyville Open Squash 2024

He defeated Indian opponent Yash Bhargava in squash tournament final

Colleyville Open Squash held in August 2024

The Colleyville Open Squash Tournament had a total prize money of $3,000.

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Explanation

Pakistan's Ahsan Ayaz has won Colleyville Open Squash 2024

He defeated Indian opponent Yash Bhargava in squash tournament final

Colleyville Open Squash held in August 2024

The Colleyville Open Squash Tournament had a total prize money of $3,000.

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Explanation

On 1st February 2020, Pakistan's first-ever all-female peacekeeping team awarded UN Medal in Congo.

This team of 15 female officers, who serve at the ranks of Major and Captain.

Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to General Li Qiaoming in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.

Li Qiaoming is the Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Awarded on 27 August 2024

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Explanation

President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to General Li Qiaoming in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.

Li Qiaoming is the Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Awarded on 27 August 2024

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Explanation

In a gesture of solidarity and recognition, Palestinian journalists covering the crisis in Gaza have been named laureates of the 2024 UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize.

Additional info:

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Paris.

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Explanation

Pakistan won its first Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Rome held in 1960.

Pakistan won its second Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Mexico held in 1968.

Pakistan won its third Olympic Gold Medal in in the field of Hockey Loss Angels, USA held in 1984.

Pakistan won its fourth Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Javelin Throw in Paris held in 2024.

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Explanation

Pakistani athlete Aamir Khan won gold medal in Taekwondo Championship 2024.

Aamir Khan belongs to Mingora, Swat.

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About Taekwondo Championship 2024 (Martial Art)

Edition: 7th

Venue: Bangkok, Thailand

Starting date: 10 Aug

Closing date: 12 Aug

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