Current Affairs

    Pakistan Daily Current Affairs
    Which Pakistani film is the highest-grossing Pakistani film ever worldwide?
    The Legend of Maula Jatt is a 2022 Pakistani action thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari and produced by Salman Iqbal under the banner of ARY Films. The film stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed and Faris Shafi in pivotal roles. The film was released on 18 October 2022.
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    Who was the first ISI chief to address a press conference in Pakistan?
    The first time in the history of Pakistan, the Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt. Gen. Nadeem Ahmad Anjum, addressed a press conference on October 27, 2022. The press conference was held at the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) headquarters in Rawalpindi.
    International Current Affairs
    Kashmir Black day is observed on:
    The 27th of October is observed the world over as ‘Black Day’ as 74 years ago, on this day, India without any legal justification, forcibly took control of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, the Indian Occupied Forces are mercilessly killing innocent and unarmed Kashmiris, vandalizing their properties, and indulging in other inhuman acts.
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    What is the name of the online assessment system launched by the Punjab Examination Commission in October 2022?
    On October 25, 2022, the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) launched an online system for assessment named the Online Item Bank System (IBS). The IBS is a computer-based system that allows students to take assessments online. The system is designed to provide students with a more convenient and efficient way to take assessments.
    International Current Affairs
    Who becomes UK’s first PM with Indian roots?
    Rishi Sunak became the first Indian-origin politician to head the United Kingdom, as he has been chosen as the Tory leader in the British parliament after rival Penny Mordaunt backed out pledging full support. Sunak who has been lost the race to the leadership just six weeks ago to rival Liz Truss gained much favor from his party members after Boris Johnson balked out of the race. Rishi Sunak has scripted history by becoming the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent, Britain’s first nonwhite leader, and the first Hindu to take the top job.
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    On what date was journalist Arshad Sharif shot dead in Kenya?
    Journalist Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya on October 23, 2022. Sharif was a well-known Pakistani journalist who worked for the Geo News television channel. He was shot and killed by police in Kajiado, Kenya, while on his way to the airport to catch a flight back to Pakistan.
    International Current Affairs
    Along with Pakistan which country is removed from FATF grey list in Oct 2022?
    The global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Nicaragua and Pakistan from its ‘grey list’ of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, noting their progress in improving their money-laundering prevention regimes.
    International Current Affairs
    Who is the first Asian American to feature on US currency?
    Late Hollywood actress and fashion icon Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to feature on US currency. A quarter-dollar coin featuring a close-up image of Wong’s face and chin resting on her hand will be circulated as the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. In 1960, she was the first Asian American actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
    International Current Affairs
    Who is the shortest serving Prime Minister in U.K. History?
    As of October 2022, Liz Truss is expected to be the shortest-serving prime minister after announcing her plans to resign 45 days into her tenure amidst the October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. The previous shortest time served was George Canning, who served for less than four months before his death.
    Pakistan Daily Current Affairs
    How many action items did Pakistan address to be removed from FATF’s grey list?
    The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently removed Pakistan from its “grey list” because it has addressed 34 action items in total. The FATF is an intergovernmental body that sets international standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Pakistan was placed on the “grey list” in 2018 for its failure to implement these standards.