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The Agra summit was a historic two-day summit meeting from 14 –16 July 2001 between India and Pakistan

It was organized with the aim of resolving long-standing issues between India and Pakistan.

At this meeting, a proposal was made to drastically reduce nuclear arsenals, and other issues involving the Kashmir dispute, and cross-border terrorism.

However, the negotiations broke down and the process was collapsed so the Agra treaty was never signed.

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In Islamabad, on 8 march 2022 Federal Minister Asad Umar launched the first-ever National Gender Policy Framework for Pakistan

 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, first-ever National Gender Policy Framework was launched 

Pakistan’s ranking on the Gender Inequality Index was 133 out of 160 countries.

The NGPF is targeted in six major areas:

1. governance;
2. equality and quality in education;
3. employment and economic empowerment;
4. political participation and meaningful engagement;
5. safety and security;
6. and, health and well-being.

ND16-12-2022

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IOC founded: 1959

IOC headquarters: Madrid

Pakistan joined IOC: May 2022

Pakistan is the world's third largest importer of cooking oil

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Pakistan has been saved from $11 billion penalties in the Reko Dig case and reconstituted a project aimed at excavating huge gold and copper reserves from the site in Balochistan. 

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offered to act as a mediator between India and Pakistan

to defuse escalating tensions over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

The offer came on September 30 after Pakistan's UN ambassador met with Ban 

UN international organization helped to establish a cease-fire line between India and Pakistan in Kashmir

ND4-5-2023

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Health Services Academy: public sector university in Pakistan

Tasked: enhance the capacity of 12 Muslim countries of Africa

Agreement signed: Uganda (in 2022)

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Pakistan's share in global exports is about 0.18%.

It indicating its modest contribution to the overall global trade market.

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The United Nations Security Council Resolution 47, adopted on 21 April 1948, concerns the resolution of the Kashmir conflic

the Council increased the size of the UN Commission created by the former Resolution 39 to five members

Meeting no. 286

Code: S/726

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The security council passed its first resolution on Kashmir on January 17, 1948

United Nations Security Council Resolution 39, adopted on January 20, 1948.

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The European Union (EU) has granted Pakistan the status of GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) Plus.

It allows Pakistan to export certain products to the EU market at preferential tariff rates.

This status is granted to developing countries that meet certain criteria.

It aims to promote economic development and reduce poverty.

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Pakistan's Peacekeeping troops have served in various UN missions, including Congo, Haiti, and Sierra Leone.

It showcasing their commitment to global peace and stability.