Explanation

In the Henley Passport Index released in January 2025,

Pakistan's passport was ranked 103rd, tied with Yemen.

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan rank: 103rd

Additional Information:

As per the above ranking, the Pakistani passport has visa-free access to 33 states

This means Pakistani passport holders can travel to 33 countries without the requirement of a visa

The Henley Passport Index is released by the firm Henley & Partners, based in the UK

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Explanation

IMF has forecast Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent during fiscal year 2024-25.

This report was released on 22 October 2024 by IMF.

Additional Information:

IMF stands for International Monitory Fund. 

IMF headquarters located in Washington, USA.

Explanation

As many as 4.5 million individuals are unemployed in Pakistan, with the youth aged 15-24 having the highest unemployment rate of 11.1 per cent, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 released on 11 June 2024.

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Explanation

Pakistan has completed almost 90 per cent of its current FATF action plan with 24 out of 27 items rated as ‘largely addressed’ and remaining 3 items ‘partially addressed’,

FATF stand for            Financial Action Task Force

Headquarters:            Paris, France

Founder:                     Group of Seven (G7)

Founded:                    1989

Purpose:                     Combat money laundering and terrorism financing

Membership:              39

Explanation

Almost forty-five per cent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line.

This report was released by World Bank on 5 June 2025.

The proportion of people living in extreme poverty has risen from 4.9pc to 16.5pc.

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Explanation

International Travel and Tourism Development Index

Pakistan Ranked 2021: 83

Pakistan Ranked 2019: 89

Report released: May 29, 2022

Explanation

Pakistan Army won the Pace Sticking Competition held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.

Explanation

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) released its three-year performance report, showing a total recovery of Rs487 billion.

The total recovery of NAB, since its inception in 1999, is said to be Rs714bn.

Explanation

Pakistan has been elected to the chair of Committee on Trade & Development (CTD) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for 2021.

Explanation

Pakistan has managed to improve its place by 31 spots on the Trading Across Border Index as the ranking jumped from 142nd to 111th, a major achievement towards ensuring ease of doing business.