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About Global Gender Gap Report 2025

 Edition: 19th

Publisher: World Economic Forum

Total countries included: 148

Topper: Iceland

Pakistan Ranking: 148th (Bottom)

Gender Parity of Pakistan: 56.7 per cent

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International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated every year on July 3 to create awareness of the adverse effects of the use of a single plastic bag on the environment.

With the purpose to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags.

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The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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Explanation

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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Explanation

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026, in Islamabad.

Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, president over by CJP Afridi.

Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘Islamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms’.

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About Women Peace and Security Index 2025/26

Edition: fifth

Total countries: 181

Topper: Denmark

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 169th

Additional Information:

This index measures women’s wellbeing across inclusion, justice and security.

This index is released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)

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Explanation

World's largest naval exercise named 'RIMPAC 2026' started in the United States of America (USA)

RIMPAC exercise led by the US. 

RIMPAC stands for Rim of the Pacific.

RIMPAC is a biennial exercise.

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Explanation

The world’s oldest former Olympic champion, ex-track cyclist Charles Coste has died

Coste won gold at the 1948 London Olympics and was a torch bearer at the 2024 Paris Games.

He died on October 30, 2025 at the age of 101.

He was the oldest living Olympic champion.

He belonged to France.

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• Tax imposed: 10% temporary import surcharge
• Rate: 10% ad valorem
• Year: 2026
• Legal basis: Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974
• Duration: Up to 150 days

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