Explanation

Pakistan has established a framework through the Carbon Market Policy Guidelines (2024-2025),

Aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement,

To enable the country to engage in carbon trading and export carbon credits. 

Explanation

The 2nd edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC 2025)

Showcased maritime and defense technology and innovations.

It was held from November 3–6, 2025,

At the Karachi Expo Centre

178 exhibitors (28 international and 150 local) participated, with 44 countries represented.

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.

Explanation

Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, made an official visit to Pakistan

On December 26, 2025. 

Explanation

The Dul Hasti Stage II hydropower project is built by India on the Chenab River 

Location: Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Approved in December 2025

Capacity: 260 MW.

Developer: NHPC Limited.

Explanation

Shehbaz Sharif was the Prime Minister of Pakistan in December 2025. 

He was re-elected for a second term on March 3, 2024, and continued in office throughout 2025

Explanation

The 25th SCO Summit took place from 31 August to 1 September 2025.

It was hosted by China in the city of Tianjin.

It was the largest summit in SCO's history,

It was the fifth time that China hosted the meeting.

Explanation

The current Auditor General of Pakistan is Maqbool Ahmad Gondal,

He took the oath on September 15, 2025.

He assumed the position of the 22nd Auditor General after his predecessor, Mr. Muhammad Ajmal Gondal, completed his term.

Updated on 18-26-2026

Explanation

• Became Supreme Leader in exile: 25 May 2016
• Taliban regained control of Afghanistan: 15 August 2021
• Title: Amir al-Mu'minin
• Predecessors with same title: Mullah Omar, Mullah Mansoor
• Deputies: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Mullah Yaqoob, Abdul Ghani Baradar

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

Date: 16 September

UN Proclamation Year: 1994

Ozone Layer Discovery: 1985 (Montreal Protocol signed in 1987)

Additional information:

• Theme 2024: Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action
• Theme 2025: From Science to Global Action

Last verified on 16-01-2026