Explanation

Pakistan has been unanimously elected Chairman of the UN Disarmament Commission at its 2024 session.

A vital subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly, the Commission makes recommendations on various issues in the field of disarmament.

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Explanation

On 28 December 2023, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar announced that all celebrations related to the New Year (2023) are banned across the country in solidarity with Palestinians who have been facing the worst Israeli brutality since October 7, 2023.

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Explanation

ECO has named Lahore as its tourism capital for 2027, recognising the city’s rich cultural, historical, architectural heritage.

The announcement marks a major international honour for Pakistan.

Lahore joins a prestigious list of cities recognised by the ECO, which includes Erzurum in Türkiye for 2025 and Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Founded in 1985 with its headquarters in Iran.

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Explanation

About SCO Heads of Government Meeting 2024

Edition: 23rd 

Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad

Starting date: 15 Oct 2024

Ending date: 16 Oct 2024

Chairmanship: Pakistan  

Non-Participation: Afghanistan 

Indian Paticipataion: S. Jaishankar

Additional Information

SCO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is an organization 

Having 10 member states with its headquarters in Beijing, China

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Explanation

On 8 September 2023, Federal Secretary for Health Iftikhar Shallwani that following the approval of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Pakistan will be the first country in the world to host the Global Health Security Summit which will bring together around 500 participants including 70 delegates from different nations.

Explanation

Formation Commanders Conference

Edition: 81st 

Venue: GHQ, Rawalpindi

Presided over by: General Syed Asim Munir

Held: June 2023

Note: this was the first Formation Commanders Conference presided over by Syed Asim Munir 

Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 77th independence day on 1 November 2024.

The region now connects Pakistan with China, Afghanistan and India.

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Explanation

Trilateral talks

Date: 6 May 2023

Participants: China, Pakistan & Afghanistan

Venue: Islamabad

Explanation

Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2023

Edition: Fifth

Month: November, 2023

Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan

Note: Taekwondo is a popular form of Martial Arts. 

Taekwondo was originated from Korea. 

Explanation

Pakistan Minerals Summit 2023

Edition: First

Date: August 01, 2023

Venue: Islamabad

Host: Govt. of Pakistan

Chief Guest: Shehbaz Sharif (PM)

Theme: DUST TO DEVELOPMENT: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PAKISTAN

Purpose: To bring together international investors, mining industry giants, corporate leaders, and government stakeholders to create a roadmap for tapping into the tremendous mineral riches