Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

 Last verified on 10-02-2026

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• Native name: Birləşmiş Millətlər Təşkilatının İqlim Dəyişikliyi Konfransı (2024)
• Host City: Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium.
• Dates: November 11–22, 2024.
• The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference 
• Theme 2024: Solidarity for a greener world
• Organised by: Azerbaijan
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Mukhtar Babayev
• Previous event ← Dubai 2023

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Old rate: Rs 27 per unit
• New approved rate: Rs 10 per unit
• Reduction: Rs 17 per unit decrease
• Applicable: Only new solar net-metering users
• Policy decision year: Recent ECC revision (2025–2026 period)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• In April 2026, Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
• These negotiations were commonly called the Islamabad Talks.
• Pakistan acted as a key mediator to reduce tensions and encourage peace negotiations between both countries.
• The talks were held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel on 11–12 April 2026.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• At the start of 2026, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan increased mainly due to border security concerns and militant activities.
• Pakistan faced challenges related to cross-border attacks, terrorism, and illegal border crossings along the Pak-Afghan border.

Additional information:

• The Durand Line is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Pakistan-Afghanistan border length: approximately 2,640 km.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The World Health Assembly adopted the WHO Pandemic Agreement
• Goal: To improve equitable access to vaccines, treatments, and response following lessons from COVID-19
• The agreement followed three years of negotiation, concluding in April 2025
• Venue: 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva
• Adoption Date: May 20, 2025.

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Native name: 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
• Date: 30 November – 13 December 2023
• Location: Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Organised by: United Arab Emirates
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Sultan Al Jaber
• Previous event ← Sharm El Sheikh 
• The first UN climate agreement was held in 1992. 

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026