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Pakistan based Jamaat-ur-Ahrar designated a ‘terror group’
The United States declared Pakistan based Jamaat-ur-Ahrar (JuA) as a ‘terror group’ by adding it to its list of global terrorists. This declaration triggers sanctions against the terrorist faction that has staged multiple attacks on civilians, religious minorities and soldiers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi passes away
Pakistani philanthropist, social activist, humanitarian and ascetic Abdul Sattar Edhi passed away after a long battle with kidney disease. He was 88. He was famously known as Pakistan’s ‘Father Teresa’, Angel of Mercy and was Pakistan’s most respected figure for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
AIIB approves first loans for projects in four countries
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved first set of loans totalling US 509 million dollars to finance projects in four countries viz. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and Tajikistan. These loans for the four projects were approved in Board ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Pakistan tops in 2016 Malware Infection Index
Pakistan has topped in the list of 19 countries figuring in the 2016 Malware Infection Index (MII) in the Asia-Pacific region. The index for the Asia-Pacific region was released by technology giant Microsoft in which India was placed at 8th ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Pakistan wins 2016 Asia Kabaddi Championship Cup
Pakistan has won the third edition of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2016 (Circle Style) by defeating India. In the final match held at Pakistan Ordinance Factory Sports Complex in Wah Cantonment, Pakistan (defending champion) defeated India by 50-31 points. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Mickey Arthur appointed as Pakistan cricket team's head coach
Former South African cricketer Mickey Arthur has been appointed as cricket team’s head coach. It was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). With this appointment he fills the role vacated by Waqar Younis’ resignation in April 2016 following Pakistan’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Swat activist Tabassum Adnan wins 2016 Nelson Mandela Award
Pakistani women’s rights activist from Swat valley Tabassum Adnan has won prestigious 2016 Nelson Mandela Graça Machel Innovation Award. She won the award for the individual activist category on the concluding day of the International Civil Society Week (ICSW) held ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Pakistan successfully test-fires anti-ship Zarb missile
Pakistan has test fired anti-ship surface to sea “Zarb” missile from the coastal areas successfully. It hit its target in the Arabian Sea after it was fired from a strategic point located at a coastal area. The missile was formally ..