Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Afghanistan remains at the bottom with access to only 24 destinations.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

The index is released by Henley & Partners

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

President Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari made a four-day state visit to Bahrain from January 13-16, 2025.

King Hamad conferred the Order of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa First Class, Bahrain’s highest award, on President Zardari in recognition of “his services and contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Bahrain relations”.

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Explanation

On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.

The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.

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Explanation

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

Their two-year terms will start from 1 January 2026 and last until 31 December 2027.

These new members will replace Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia, whose terms end in December 2025.

Additional Information:

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Explanation

China has strengthened its naval power by commissioning a new advanced warship named "Loudi".

This is type of Guided-missile Destroyer.

With the aim to boos China's blue-water navy and regional maritime influence 

Inducted in 2026.

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Explanation

NASA will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

With the aim to support long-term human presence on the Moon

Additional Information:

NASA is the space agency of the US.

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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