Explanation

Waseem Mukhtar has been the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) since August 10, 2023.

Mukhtar has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology in Lahore.

NEPRA is responsible for regulating the provision of electric power services in Pakistan.

The chairman is appointed by the Federal Government and there are four members from each of the four provinces of Pakistan.

Explanation

The current Federal Minister of defence production in Pakistan is Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj

 Sworn in on 07 March 2025

Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

 After the March 2025 agreement, the IMF granted access to around $1.3 billion (SDR 1 billion) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

This access is spread over 28 months. 

Explanation

 According to current projections, the disease expected to increase by 80% in 2040 is malaria. 

Explanation

On March 4, 2025, the United States withdrew from the board of the United Nations' Loss and Damage Fund.

The fund was created at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in 2022 in Egypt. 

LDF provides financial aid to regions facing losses due to climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather and drop failures. 

The fund is managed by a Governing Board, with the World Bank as an interim trustee for four years. 

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Explanation

Latest Update is available on Air Quilty website

https://www.iqair.com/pakistan

Explanation

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

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Explanation

The President of Pakistan is the supreme commander of the country's armed forces.

President: Asif Ali Zardari is the current president of Pakistan (11th and 14th President of Pakistan) 10 March 2024

Explanation

Jane Marriott is the current British High commissioner to Pakistan.

Jane Marriott is first female British envoy to Pakistan.

Jane Marriott appointed in July 2023.