Explanation

2023 national census (released on 5 August 2023)

Growth rate: 2.55 per cent

Total Pakistan population: 241.49 million

Punjab: 127.68 million

Punjab growth rate: 2.53 percent

Sindh population: 55.69 million

Sindh growth rate: 2.57 percent

Balochistan population: 14.89 million

Balochistan growth rate: 3.2 percent (highest of all)

KPK population: 40.85 million

KPK growth rate: 2.38 percent

Islamabad population: 2.36 million

Islamabad growth rate: 2.81 percent

Pakistan rural population: 61.18 percent

Pakistan Urban population: 38.82 percent

33 million population increased between 2017 and 2023 

110 million population increased between 1998 and 2023 

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Explanation

Twenty20 international between Pak & Afg

On 24 March 2023, Afghanistan beat Pakistan to win first Twenty20 international by 6 wickets

On 26 March 2023, Afghanistan beat Pakistan to win second Twenty20 international by 7 wickets

On 27 March 2023, Pakistan beat Afghanistan to win third Twenty20 international by 66 runs

This is Afghanistan's first-ever series win against Pakistan (first time in T20 cricket)

Venue: Sharjah, UAE

Explanation

Pakistan, in its capacity as Chair of the OIC Council of Ministers, will host a one-day conference on “Women in Islam: Understanding the rights and Identity of women in the Islamic World” in New York on 8 March 2023.

Explanation

Jashan-i-Baharan Rustam-i-Punjab Dangal

Winner: Adnan Tairanwala Pehlwan

Runner-up: Shahid Pochar Pehlwan

Venue: Punjab Stadium

Held: March 10, 2023

Explanation

Know about dissolution of National Assembly (Lower house) of Pakistan

Number: 15th

Date: 9 August 2023

Summary sent by: PM Shahbaz Sharif

Approved by: President Arif Alvi

Under Article: 58(1)

Explanation

On 8 August 2023, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for five years.

ECP stated that the PTI chief was disqualified after being found guilty of corrupt practices under Section 167 of the Elections Act, 2017 and his sentencing for three years.

Explanation

• World Internet Development Index 2023
• Total countries: 52

• Topper: USA

• Second: China
• Pakistan: 45

Explanation

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is visiting Pakistan from July 30 to August 1, 2023

He Lifeng will attend a ceremony celebrating a decade of CPEC as the chief guest.

China and Pakistan signed six agreements for the promotion of bilateral cooperation.

He Lifeng to be chief guest at ‘Decade of CPEC’ event

Explanation

In May 2023, The United States and Papua New Guinea signed a defence cooperation agreement.

It will enhance the Pacific island nation’s defence capabilities and make it easier for the United States to train its forces.

Explanation

In April 2023, WHO launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative.

 This initiative will ensure better preparedness against future outbreaks like the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO: World Health Organization