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As per The World Bank, Pakistan needs $350 billion to combat climate change between 2023 to 2030.

Pakistan is currently the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world, according to the Global Climate Risk Index.

At the same time, Pakistan also faces some of the highest disaster risk levels in the world, ranking [23rd] out of 194 countries as per the 2024 Inform Risk Index.

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The Russian government introduced a new tourist tax from January 1, 2025 to replace the previous resort fee. 

Now, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will have to contribute an additional 1 per cent of their lodging costs. 

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On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.

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Pope Leo XIV or Robert Prevost is the current & 267th head of Roman Catholic Church of Vatican City.

He was elected on May 8, 2025 by succeeding Pope Francis (who had died in April 2025)

He is also the first American to be elected Pope of Roman Catholic Church. 

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Know About Human Development Index 2025

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: South Sudan

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168

Total Countries: 193

Indian Ranking: 130th

Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI

Additional Information:

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

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Hasan Ali Zaigham is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan.

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Abdul Aleem Khan is the current is the current Federal Minister for Privatization.

Appointed in March 2024

Preceded by: Fawad Hasan Fawad

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Captain (Retd) Muhammad Mahmood is the Current Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL).

He appointed on 01-04-2024

he replaced with Hassan Nasir Jamy

Last updated on 01-04-2024

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Know about Global Fire Power Index 2025

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Fourth Position: India

Pakistan ranking: 12th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

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Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh replaced Yusuf Khan in December 2021.