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SIFC: Special Investment Facilitation Council

Formation: 17th June, 2023

Founded by: Shahbaz Sharif

Headquarter: Islamabad

Purpose: Economic revival of Pakistan, attract Foreign Direct Investment

Explanation

Pakistan has 3.8 million pregnancies each year.

Pakistan’s population growth rate annually: 2.4 percent

Pakistan is the fifth most populous nation in the world and will reach around 300 million by 2030.

 

The report titled World Population Prospects released by: United Nations Population Fund (on 11 July 2022)

Note: World population day is observed on July 11.

 

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On September 4, 2022, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) officially ended its ceasefire agreement with the Pakistani government.

The group resumed attacks, citing lack of progress in peace talks.

Explanation

In 2023, Pakistan entered into a long‑term commercial agreement with Russia to import crude oil at a discounted rate (approximately $60/barrel, around $10 under market price).

The first agreed cargo of ~100,000 metric tonnes began arriving in late 2023, with Pakistani refineries.

Such as Cnergyico and Pakistan Refinery Limited—receiving the shipment and refining the oil locally.

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In February 2025, the federal government of Pakistan merged the Ministry of Aviation into the Ministry of Defence as part of a rightsizing initiative aimed at reducing state expenditures and improving efficiency. 

This restructuring led to the abolition of the standalone Ministry of Aviation, with its functions and responsibilities now falling under the purview of the Ministry of Defence.

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Pakistan Chowk in Dera Ghazi Khan is a commercial area that connects all four provinces of Pakistan. 

Significance of Pakistan Chowk:

• It holds importance in the context of Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan).
• It is a central location in Pakistan
• 102 km west of Balochistan.
• 229 km north to Sindh.
• 217 km south of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Eastward, it connects to Punjab.

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Subuktigin was a Turkic slave who rose to power and founded the Ghaznavid Empire in the 10th century.

His military campaigns in present-day Afghanistan and India paved the way for future invasions, especially by his son Mahmud of Ghazni.

Explanation

Chilum Joshi is also known as the Spring Festival of Kalash

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Vision 2030 aims to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy, opening doors for Pakistani workers and professionals.

It encourages foreign investment, including from and into Pakistan.

It strengthens bilateral ties through joint projects and strategic cooperation.

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A district is a defined area within a country, organized for administrative or governmental purposes.

It may include towns, villages, or cities.

It is overseen by local authorities like a Deputy Commissioner.