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A key militant commander and his seven associates were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces

Area: Shinwarsak, South Waziristan

Date: April 5, 2023

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European Union added Pakistan in High Risk Third Countries in October 2018.

On 29 March 2023, the European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list, which poses significant threats to the European Union’s financial system.

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Pemra prohibited the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of speeches and press talks by PTI chief Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels.

Pemra: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority 

Banning date: 5 March 2023

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• Star Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan became an honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Punjab Police.
• He was awarded the coveted rank of Honorary District Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the provincial Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman Anwar.
• Date: 20 December 2023
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On 12 May 2023, US President Joe Biden appointed Shahid Ahmed Khan to the prestigious President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts (PACA).

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On 30 April 2023, Uzbekistan president Shavkat Mirziyoyev won referendum for constitutional changes.

Constitutional amendment will allow Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remain president until 2040.

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SpaceX Crew-6 is the sixth crewed operational NASA Commercial Crew flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Launched on 2 March 2023

NASA is the space agency of the USA.

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Spain`s parliament approved on February 16, 2023 a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.

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World Economic Forum Summit 2023

Edition: 53rd

Venue: Davos, Switzerland

Theme: Cooperation in a Fragmented World

Held: 16 to 20 Jan 2023

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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