Explanation

On 11 Dec 2025, Former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by a military court.

He was sentenced on charges including violation of state secrets and interfering in politics.

Note: It is the first time that an ISI chief in Pakistan has been court martialled.

Additional info:

Faiz Hameed remained chief of ISI from 2019 to 2021.

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Explanation

Ayesha Farooq is the first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan.

She achieved this milestone in 2013.

She becoming a symbol of women's empowerment in the Pakistan Air Force.

Explanation

The General Headquarters (GHQ) is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army 

it is located in Rawalpindi.

It was established on 14 August 1947

Gates	Purpose
Gate No 1	General
Gate No 2	Exclusively reserved for service/ex-service personnel
Gate No 3	Exclusively reserved for families/families of martyrs
Gate No 4	Exclusively reserved for politicians/bureaucrats
Gate No 5	Exclusively reserved for foreign dignatries
Gate No 6	Exclusively reserved for patients visiting CMH/Army Museum
Gate No 7	General

Explanation

The Pakistan Army Desert Warfare School (ADWS) is based in Chhor Cantonment, Sindh.

It was established in 1980 (as a wing) and upgraded to a full desert warfare school in 1987.

Explanation

Nishan-e-Haider literally means Emblem of Lion.

1. Muhammad Sarwar Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Captain Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 27 July 1948

2. Saif Ali Janjua 5 Azad Kashmir regiment (HAIDER DIL)/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Pakistan Army Naik Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 26 October 1948

3. Tufail Mohammad 13 Punjab Regiment, Border Guards East Pakistan Rifles, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani border skirmishes 1958 7 August 1958

4. Raja Aziz Bhatti 17 Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 10 September 1965

5.  Rashid Minhas No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pakistan Air Force Pilot Officer Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 20 August 1971

6. Muhammad Akram 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 5 December 1971

7. Shabbir Sharif 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 6 December 1971

8. Muhammad Hussain 20 Lancers (Armoured Corps), Pakistan Army Sowar Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 10 December 1971

9. Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua 15 Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Lance naik Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 17 December 1971

10. Karnal Sher Khan 12 Northern Light Infantry, Pakistan Army Captain Kargil War 5 July 1999

11. Lalak Jan 12 Northern Light Infantry, Pakistan Army Havildar Kargil War 7 July 1999

Explanation

The joint naval exercise between China and Pakistan is primarily known as Sea Guardian.

The air force exercise is called Shaheen (Eagle). 

Explanation

On 16 May 2023, National Security Committee decided to observe May 9 — when multiple incidents of violence and vandalism were reported amid protests sparked by PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest — as “Black Day” at the national level.

Explanation

The Prime Minister approves the nomination and appointment of the Chief of Army Staff

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a position in the Pakistani Army typically held by a four-star general.

Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

In 1965, Ayub Khan appointed himself as Field Marshal of Pakistan.

He was the first and the only Field Marshall of the Pakistani Army,

Field Marshal of the Pakistan Army has five stars.

Ayub Khan forced Iskander Mirza to resign and assumed power of president on 27th October 1958

Ayub Khan also served in the civilian government as Defence and Home Minister from 1953 to 1958.

He assumed the Presidency after exiling President Iskandar Mirza in 1958.

Explanation

The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.

The Pakistani Atomic Energy Commission reported that the five nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998.