Explanation

About Hafiz Hussain Ahmed

Born: 1951

Dying date: 19 March 2025

Belonging: Quetta

Cause of death: kidney disease

He was the senior JUI-F leader, veteran politician and scholar

He was first elected as an MNA in 1988 on a JUI-F ticket.

He later served as a senator from 1991 to 1994 and again from 2002 to 2007.

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Explanation

About Global Terrorism Index 2025

Publisher: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Starting publishing in the year 2000

Total countries included: 163

Pakistan: 2nd 

Bottom: Burkina Faso

Additional Information:

The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) emerged as the fastest-growing terrorist group, with 90pc increase in attributed deaths.

Explanation

About Prince Karim Aga Khan (spiritual leader of the Ismaili community)

Born: Dec 13, 1936 in Geneva

In 1957, he became the imam of the Ismailis at the age of 20 after the death of his grandfather

He is known for his work development work around the world

He died on 04 February 2025

Dying place: Lisbon, Portugal

Aged: 88

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Explanation

In the Henley Passport Index released in January 2025,

Pakistan's passport was ranked 103rd, tied with Yemen.

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan rank: 103rd

Additional Information:

As per the above ranking, the Pakistani passport has visa-free access to 33 states

This means Pakistani passport holders can travel to 33 countries without the requirement of a visa

The Henley Passport Index is released by the firm Henley & Partners, based in the UK

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Explanation

IMF has forecast Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent during fiscal year 2024-25.

This report was released on 22 October 2024 by IMF.

Additional Information:

IMF stands for International Monitory Fund. 

IMF headquarters located in Washington, USA.

Explanation

On 1 July 2025, Pakistan assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July.

This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member Council and its first presidency since 2013.

Pakistan began its current two-year term as a non-permanent member in January 2025, which will continue through the end of 2026.

Additional Information: 

The UNSC has 15 members, five of which — Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States — are permanent ones.

The 10 non-permanent seats of the Council are allocated by geographic region, with five replaced each year.

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Explanation

Know about BRICS Summit 2025

Edition: 17th

Dates: 6 to 7 July 2025

Venue: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Note: 16th edition of BRICS summit held in 2024 in Kazan, Russia

Know everything about BRICS:

BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

Pakistan launched precision missile strikes against India under Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos.

Bunyan Ul Marsoos is an Arabic verse from the Quran.

The operation’s name—meaning “a structure firmly joined together”—draws inspiration from Surah Al-Saff (61-4), which praises those who fight in Allah’s cause as a solid, fortified structure.

إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ

Translation: ‘Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead’ (Surah Al-Saff, verse 4).

This operation was launched on 10 May 2025 (after Fajr prayer)

Seven sites in India were targeted, including the key Pathankot air base, Udhampur air base, and Gujarat air base. Rajasthan air base and Brahmos storage site.

The operation was launched in retaliation for Indian missile strikes that hit several locations inside Pakistan.

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Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Explanation

About Hafiz Hussain Ahmed

Born: 1951

Dying date: 19 March 2025

Belonging: Quetta

Cause of death: kidney disease

He was the senior JUI-F leader, veteran politician and scholar

He was first elected as an MNA in 1988 on a JUI-F ticket.

He later served as a senator from 1991 to 1994 and again from 2002 to 2007.

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