Explanation

About Corruption Perception Index 2025

Topper: Denmark

Released by Transparency International

Total nations included: 182

Pakistan: 136

Additional Information:

Denmark had topped while Pakistan ranked 135 in CPI in 2024.

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Explanation

• In 2026, Pakistan experienced unusually cold winter due to the La Niña climate pattern.
• It cools global temperatures by shifting ocean currents in the Pacific.
• La Niña often brings heavy rainfall and snow in some regions while causing colder winters in South Asia.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

The overall literacy rate of Pakistan is 62.3 % which means that around 90 million people in the country cannot read and write

literacy rate in Pakistan Province-wise data suggests that:

Punjab leads with 63%

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 53 %

Balochistan with 44 percent.has the lowest literacy rate in Pakistan

Islamabad has around 88% literacy rate, which is the highest rate in Pakistan.

Explanation

• First javelin gold for Pakistan was won by Arshad Nadeem in Common Wealth Games in Birmingham, England in August 2022.
  

• He won a gold medal for his record-breaking 90.18-metre throw.
  

• He became first South Asian and second Asian to win this title.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Added to Grey List: June 2018
• Removed from Grey List: 21 October 2022
• Duration on Grey List: ~4 years
• Votes required to exit Grey List: 12 out of 39

Additional related updates (2023):

• South Africa & Nigeria added to Grey List on 24 February 2023
• Cambodia & Morocco removed from Grey List on 24 February 2023

Explanation

• Pakistan: 108
• Topper: Finland
• Bottom: Afghanistan

Additional information:

• Pakistan 2024/2025: 109

Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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