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Syed Haider Shah is the current permanent representative of Pakistan to United Nations.

He was appointed on 31 October 2026.

He has replaced Asim Iftikhar Ahmad 

He has previously served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands.

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Updated & verified on 02 Nov 2026

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• Faisal Ayub is the current Minister for Sports of Punjab.
• Belonging: Lahore
• Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)
• Appointed on 6th March 2024

Last verified on 02-11-2026

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• The official theme is “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.
• The 81st session (2026–2027) opened on 8 September 2026.
• The President of the 81st session is Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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1. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

2. It has also designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.
3. The third observance is the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

Last verified on 30-10-2026

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan is serving as the 12th and current president of Turkey since 2014.

He was reelected for a 3rd term in  2023, which is set to last until 2028.

Last updated on 25-03-2026

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As of February 3, 2026, Rao Abdul Kareem has been appointed as the new Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, succeeding Dr. Usman Anwar.

Last updated on 21-2-2026

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• Mauritius signed the Artemis Accords on 17 July 2026, becoming the 70th signatory nation. 
• The signing took place in Ébène, Mauritius.
• The agreement was signed on behalf of Mauritius by Navindsing Jugmohunsing.

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• The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and seven other founding nations.
• The Accords promote peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• President: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
• Host: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
• Location: Islamabad; the UAE President arrived at Nur Khan Airbase.
• The visit was an important diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and the UAE, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Ajay Banga was nominated by US President Joe Biden.
• Ajay Banga assumed office in June 2023.
• Previously, David Malpass was serving President of the World Bank.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• 2030 — Ahmedabad, India: Centenary Commonwealth Games

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• 2026 — Glasgow, Scotland: Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 23 July–2 August 2026.

Last verified on 22-10-2026