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Pak test fires Hatf IX
Pakistan conducted a successful test fire of its surface to surface missile Hatf IX (Nasr). The missile was tested with four successive launches from a multi tube launcher. With a maximum range of 60 kms, the missile falls under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Project Mausam
Project Mausam is an initiative by the Indian Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India that aims to renew engagement between India and 39 countries along the Indian Ocean littoral. It comes at a time when China has ..
US backs Sharif: Pakistan political crisis
US State department’s deputy spokesperson has expressed concern over the political developments in Pakistan especially after the extended unrest spurred by the anti-government protestors led by Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf and Canada-based cleric Tahir ul Qadri of Pakistan Awami ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Pakistan tense amid violent anti-government protests
Pakistan is going through a tense political phase. There are violent protests to dislodge the government led by former cricketer turned politician Imran Khan and the cleric Tahir ul Qadri. Imran Khan who leads a prominent political party is demanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Pakistan’s Army General intervenes to tackle political crisis
Pakistan Government has appointed its Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif as mediator to neutralize the ongoing political crisis in the country. The decision to seek COAS’ help was taken after both Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Resolution urging government to resume Indo-Pak talks passed in J&K Legislative Council
J&K Legislative Council passed a resolution urging the government to resume the talks with Pakistan. Chairman of the Council Amrit Malhotra moved the resolution on behalf of the house. The resolution also suggested state government to take steps for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Pakistan’s squash legend Hashim Khan passed away
Pakistan’s first-ever world champion in any sport, squash star Hashim Khan (100) passed away in the US. Former players paid homage to the legend of the sport. Khan had clinched the sport’s premier title- the British Open seven times between 1951 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
What is happening in Pakistan?
Pakistan is going through tough times. The Nawaz Sharif government seems caught in a tight situation on all fronts. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer Imran Khan is all set pull out its all 34 MPs from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs