Why? Allama Iqbal criticized AIML in 1924 as focusing more on religious identity rather than broader political and economic struggle, although he later revived it with a visionary role.
Why? Pakistan allocated PKR 1.804 trillion for defense in the 2023–24 budget, which is nearly 16% of total expenditures, reflecting security priorities.
Why? Munir Akram served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN from 2019 to March 2025. He was succeeded by Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in April 2025.
Why? According to the 2024 IQ Air report, Pakistan ranked 3rd most polluted country in the world, after Bangladesh and Chad, highlighting severe air quality challenges.
Why? Bolan Pass lies in Baluchistan, connecting Quetta with Sibi. Historically, it was a key trade and military route linking South Asia with Central Asia.
Why? The 11th BRICS Summit was hosted in Brasília, Brazil in November 2019 where leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa met to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Why? FORTRAN (Formula Translation) was developed in the 1950s by John Backus and his IBM team. It was one of the first high-level programming languages.
