Explanation

Explanation

On 19 August 2019, his tenure as army chief was extended for another three years, starting from November 2019 until November 2022, by the prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.

Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was Becomes the 10th COAS from 29 November 2016 to 29 November 2022.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires on November 29 after the completion of his six-year tenure

Explanation

China signs contract to buy commodities from 15 countries

such as :

Pakistan

Cambodia

Indonesia

and South Africa,

The purchase covers more than 20 kinds of commodities including:

grain,

fruit,

textiles

and chemical products

Explanation

Abdul Sattar Edhi NI LPP GPA was a Pakistani humanitarian, philanthropist

founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs the world's largest volunteer ambulance network,

Abdul Sattar Edhi started welfare services in 1951.

Born: February 28, 1928, Bantwa, India

Abdul Sattar Edhi died on 8 July 2016 at the age of 88 in Karachi.

Bilquis Bano Edhi was: the wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi (married in 1966)

Bilquis Bano Edhi passed away at the age of 74 on April 15th, 2022

Awards:

Lenin Peace Prize

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service

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The sixth death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on 8 July 2022

State Bank of Pakistan issued coins to commemorate Abdul Sattar Edhi: 50 rupee coin

Explanation

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Pakistan 15 to 16 February 2023.

Explanation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived before dawn on 9 September 2022

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Pakistan to show solidarity with Pakistan’s government and people over climate-induced floods.

Explanation

After the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with KPK, FATA seats were abolished and there will be no election on 4 of the 8 seats. The rest of the 4 seats will also not be renewed in 2024.

Explanation

Amjad Islam Amjad, PP was a Pakistani Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist.

Renowned poet/drama writer Amjad Islam Amjad passed away

Dying date: 10 Feb 2023

Dying place: Lahore

Aged: 78

Death cause: Heart attack

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Awards:

Pride of Performance in 1987;

Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award (1998)

Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2023)

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The author of more than 70 books

ND7-5-2023

Explanation

On June 2018 FATF added Pakistan to its gray list

Pakistan needs 12 votes out of 39 to exit the “grey" list and move up to join countries that do not require monitoring. 

Pakistan has been removed from the list after four years n 21 October 2022

 on Thursday FATF decided to retain Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ till June 2021

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while 

On 24 February 2023, FATF added South Africa and Nigeria to its gray list

On 24 February 2023, FATF removed Cambodia and Morocco from its gray list

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Explanation

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Russia on February 23-24, diplomatic sources said in Islamabad on Monday,

signaling the first visit by a Pakistani premier to Moscow in 23 years

On Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will be the first foreign leader to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Who has recently urged PM Imran Khan to raise the issue of Ukraine during Russia visit?