Explanation

Pakistan is an associate member of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA),

It is a global body representing cooperatives. 

This affiliation allows Pakistani cooperatives to participate in and contribute to the broader international cooperative movement. 

Explanation

Pakistan and Armenia formally established diplomatic relations on August 31, 2025.

This development came on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025.

Additional Information:

Previously, Pakistan and Armenia did not have formal diplomatic relations.

The relationship was characterised by a regional geopolitical rivalry, with Pakistan supporting Azerbaijan against Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Explanation

Pakistan and Armenia formally established diplomatic relations on August 31, 2025.

This development came on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025.

Additional Information:

Previously, Pakistan and Armenia did not have formal diplomatic relations.

The relationship was characterised by a regional geopolitical rivalry, with Pakistan supporting Azerbaijan against Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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Explanation

• Permanent members of the UN Security Council are
  
• France
• China
• Uk
• USA 
• Russia
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• The Security Council consists of 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.
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• • total UNO Member 193
  • Headquarters: New York, United States
  • Founded: October 24, 1945
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Explanation

Explanation

Pakistan has been an active Member of the Organization.

Pakistan join the OIC for the first time in 1969

Pakistan hosted the Second OIC Summit Conference on 22-24 February 1974 in Lahore

OIC headquarters is located in Jadda.

OIC Stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation

It is the largest international organization outside of the United Nations.

The official languages of the OIC are Arabic, English, and French.

It changed its name on 28 June 2011 from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to its current name.

Total Current member= 57

The first summit of OIC was held in Rabat

Explanation

OIC's Purpose:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, aimed at safeguarding the interests of Muslim-majority countries (e.g., Palestine, Kashmir, Islamophobia).

Pakistan's Role:

Advocacy: Pakistan actively raises issues like Kashmir and Islamophobia in OIC forums.

Mediation: Has mediated conflicts between Muslim nations (e.g., Iran-Saudi tensions).

Humanitarian Aid: Leads OIC initiatives for Rohingya Muslims, Afghan refugees, etc.

Explanation

Pakistan and China often align their views in the United Nations (UN) on issues like sovereignty, non-interference, and global peace.

Both support each other’s positions on international matters such as Kashmir (Pakistan) and Taiwan (China) within the UN framework.

Explanation

British Commonwealth Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14th August 1947.

Pakistan joined FAO on 7 September 1947.

Pakistan joined UNESCO on 14 September 1949.

Pakistan joined World Bank in 1950.

Pakistan joined IMF on 11 July 1950.

Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954.

Explanation

British Commonwealth Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14th August 1947.

Pakistan joined FAO on 7 September 1947.

Pakistan joined UNESCO on 14 September 1949.

Pakistan joined World Bank in 1950.

Pakistan joined IMF on 11 July 1950.

Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954.