Explanation

• The Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack Against Nuclear Installations and Facilities was signed on 31 December 1988 and entered into force on 27 January 1991.
• Both countries exchange their lists through diplomatic channels on 1 January every year.
• This practice began on 1 January 1992.
• The agreement is a confidence-building measure intended to help prevent attacks on each other’s declared nuclear installations and facilities.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China and supports the One-China principle.
• Pakistan considers the Taiwan issue an internal matter of China and supports the peaceful resolution of cross-strait differences.
• Pakistan does not maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, reflecting its established diplomatic position.

Additional information:

• Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on 21 May 1951.
• Their relationship is commonly described by both governments as an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Article 243 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides that the President appoints the Chief of Army Staff, who concurrently serves as the Chief of Defence Forces, on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• The President approved Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s appointment as the first CDF on 4 December 2025, following the Prime Minister’s advice.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• In March 1976, Pakistan and France signed an agreement for a plutonium-based reprocessing plant at Chashma.
• The deal included a 600 MW power plant.
• France canceled the deal in August 1978.

Additional information:

• Pakistan began developing nuclear weapons in 1972 under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in 1998.
• It is now considered a nuclear weapon state.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• IBRD (World Bank): 11 July 1950

Additional information:

• United Nations (UN/UNO): 30 September 1947.
• FAO: 7 September 1947.
• Commonwealth of Nations: 1947; withdrew in 1972 and rejoined in 1989. 
• WHO: 1948.
• UNESCO: 1949.
• IMF: 11 July 1950. 
• SEATO: 1954; dissolved in 1977.
• CENTO: 1955; dissolved in 1979.
• OIC: 1969.
• SAARC: 1985.
• WTO: 1995.
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): 9 June 2017.

Last verified on 15-10-2026