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Complete current affairs guide for 2024-2026 covering Pakistan's political and economic developments, international events, geopolitics, technology, climate, sports, and science for CSS, PPSC, FPSC competitive exams.
Current affairs questions can make up 15-25% of any competitive exam paper. This guide covers the most important recent events in Pakistan and around the world that are likely to be tested in CSS, PMS, PPSC, and FPSC exams.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | General Elections | Elections held on 8 February 2024, PML-N coalition government formed |
| Mar 2024 | New PM | Shehbaz Sharif became PM for second time |
| Mar 2024 | New President | Asif Ali Zardari elected President for second time |
| 2024 | Constitutional Amendments | 26th Amendment passed, changes to judicial appointments and constitutional courts |
| 2024 | IMF Program | $7 billion Extended Fund Facility approved (37 months) |
| 2024 | CPEC Phase 2 | SEZs activated, industrial cooperation emphasized |
| 2024 | SCO Summit | Pakistan hosted SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting |
| 2024 | Operation Azm-e-Istehkam | New military operation against terrorism announced |
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| IMF 7 Billion EFF | Largest-ever IMF program for Pakistan, structural reforms required |
| Inflation Decline | From 38% peak in 2023 to 12-15% by mid-2025 |
| IT Exports Growth | IT sector exports approaching $3 billion |
| Stock Market | PSX 100-index reached record highs in 2024 |
| Privatization | PIA privatization process initiated |
| Tax Reforms | FBR restructuring, broadening tax base |
| Energy Reforms | Electricity tariff adjustments, addressing circular debt |
| Digital Pakistan | Expansion of broadband, digital payments growing |
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Russia-Ukraine War | Ongoing | War continues, Western aid debate, nuclear concerns |
| Israel-Hamas War | Oct 2023- | Gaza humanitarian crisis, regional tensions, Houthi Red Sea attacks |
| US Elections 2024 | Nov 2024 | Presidential election result |
| EU AI Act | 2024 | First comprehensive AI regulation in world |
| BRICS Expansion | 2024 | Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia joined |
| NATO Expansion | 2024 | Sweden joined NATO (32nd member) |
| COP29 | Nov 2024 | Climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Bangladesh Political Crisis | 2024 | Student protests, PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled |
| Syria Political Change | Dec 2024 | Assad regime fell, rebels took Damascus |
| India General Elections | Apr-Jun 2024 | BJP won third term, Modi remained PM |
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Revolution | ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude - AI tools transforming work and education |
| EU AI Act | First global AI regulation framework |
| Space Exploration | Artemis program progressing, private space industry growing |
| Quantum Computing | Advances in quantum processors by Google, IBM |
| Social Media Regulation | Growing global debate on platform regulation |
| Cybersecurity | Increasing state-sponsored cyber attacks |
| Organization | Development |
|---|---|
| UN | Security Council reform debates continue, Global Digital Compact |
| IMF | New programs for developing countries, SDR allocation debates |
| WHO | Post-pandemic treaty negotiations |
| BRICS | Expanded from 5 to 10 members (2024) |
| SCO | Continued expansion, Belarus admitted |
| NATO | Finland (2023) and Sweden (2024) joined |
| OIC | Kashmir, Palestine issues prominent |
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Floods Recovery | Ongoing reconstruction after 2022 floods ($30 billion damage) |
| Climate Finance | Developing countries pushing for $1 trillion annual climate fund |
| COP28 (Dubai 2023) | Agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels |
| COP29 (Baku 2024) | Climate finance negotiations |
| Extreme Weather | Record temperatures globally, hottest years on record |
| Pakistan Heat Waves | Severe heat waves in Sindh and Punjab |
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris Olympics 2024 | Summer Olympics in Paris, France (Jul-Aug 2024) |
| ICC T20 World Cup 2024 | Held in USA and West Indies, India won |
| ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Hosted by Pakistan (Feb-Mar 2025) |
| Pakistan Cricket | PCB hosted Champions Trophy, Babar Azam era |
| Football World Cup 2026 | USA, Canada, Mexico (first 48-team format) |
| Development | Details |
|---|---|
| AI in Healthcare | Diagnostic AI tools approved for clinical use |
| mRNA Technology | Expanding beyond COVID-19 to cancer treatments |
| Polio | Pakistan and Afghanistan remain only endemic countries |
| Mental Health | Growing global awareness and policy attention |
| AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) | WHO warning on drug-resistant bacteria |
| Metric | Current Status |
|---|---|
| UN General Assembly | Active participation, Palestine advocacy |
| FATF Status | Exited grey list (Oct 2022), maintaining compliance |
| Credit Rating | Improving with IMF program stability |
| SCO Membership | Hosting events, deepening engagement |
| CPEC | Phase 2 industrial cooperation |
| Kashmir | Continued advocacy at international forums |
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