Explanation

The virulent strain was found in a female patient from Karachi and was confirmed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) through whole-genome sequencing.

Explanation

Took place at around 8.30 AM.

At least 10 were killed

Around 200 injured

Explanation

Shaheena Shaheen, a female journalist was shot dead at her home in Turbat area of Balochistan's Kech district on September 5, 2020.

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Explanation

Know about arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan

Verdict declared by Session Court judge Himayun Dilawar (on 5 August 2023)

Case: Toshakhana case

Prison: 3 years

Fine: Rs100,000 

Explanation

 Murree was declared calamity hit after at least 23 people died in cars stranded in snow amid a glut of tourist influx that led to extreme traffic jams on roads.

Explanation

According to ‘Global Risks Report 2022’, five risks facing Pakistan with top risk of debt crisis, followed by extreme weather events, failure to stabilize price trajectories, failure of cyber security measures and human-made environmental damage.

Explanation

Know about arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan

Verdict declared by Session Court judge Himayun Dilawar (on 5 August 2023)

Case: Toshakhana case

Prison: 3 years

Fine: Rs100,000 

Explanation

Shaheena Chanda Mehtab, a renowned literary figure and author of best-selling novel ‘JAAN’, died of a heart failure here on October 29, 2020.

She began her literary career in 1980s which continued till her death. Her novels such as Ik bar Muskarado, Saba, Muhabbat, Seemi, Jan, Choona Nahi, Awara, Thakan, Khubsurat Faisla, Muhabbat Mar deti hai and others were sold like hot cakes. Around 15 editions of Chanda’s romantic novel Jaan have been published so far; the novel which made her name in the literary world immortal. 

Explanation

Former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to the district jail Attock on 5 August 2023 after his arrest from Zaman Park Lahore following his conviction in the Toshakhana case by a trial court in Islamabad.

Imran Khan has become first former prime minister to be kept in Attock jail.

Explanation

• A Pakistani anti-graft court jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan for 14 years each on charges of illegally selling state gifts.
• Sentence date: 31 Jan 2024
• Case known as: Toshakhana Case