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5th Heart of Asia conference begins in Pakistan
The fifth edition of ‘Heart of Asia’ conference, an annual regional gathering of Asian and other countries commenced in Islamabad Pakistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani jointly inaugurated the ministerial-level meeting. Key facts Theme of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Indian Junior Hockey team wins 2015 Men's Junior Asia Hockey Cup
India’s junior men’s hockey team has won the Eight edition of Men’s Junior Asia hockey cup. In the finals played at Kuantan (Malaysia) India defeated arch rivals Pakistan 6-2 goals. For Indian team Harmanpreet Singh scored highest four goals followed ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik announces retirement from Test Cricket
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Test cricket and now will play only in the One-Day International (ODI). He made this announcement after finishing Test match against England in Sharjah, UAE after he had made a comeback ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
A powerful earthquake of magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale has hit the Hindukush region of north-eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan. The focus of earthquake was centred 196 km deep beneath the Hindu Kush Mountains. It was centred 82 km ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Nasser Khan Janjua appointed as National Security Advisor of Pakistan
Retired Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua has been appointed as the new National Security Advisor (NSA) of Pakistan. He will take the charge from Sartaj Aziz who was earlier holding dual offices of NSA and Adviser on Foreign Affairs with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Hungary Declares state of Emergency over Refugee Influx
Hungarian Government has declared a state of emergency in its two regions of Csongrad and Bacs-Kiskun to cope with the influx of refugees. It was declared by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This move could pave the way to bringing ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Pakistan bans Islamic State militant group
Pakistan has banned the Islamic State (IS) militant group which has undertaken vast stretches of Iraq and Syria in its control. This decision was taken Pakistan Government on the recommendation of the Foreign Office, which regularly updates it about international ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Pakistan, Russia ink landmark defence deal
Pakistan and Russia have signed a landmark defence deal including the sale of 4 advance Mi-35 ‘Hind E’ combat helicopters to Pakistan. The agreement was signed by top defence officials from both countries in Rawalpindi as per negotiations for the ..