Explanation

ECO has named Lahore as its tourism capital for 2027, recognising the city’s rich cultural, historical, architectural heritage.

The announcement marks a major international honour for Pakistan.

Lahore joins a prestigious list of cities recognised by the ECO, which includes Erzurum in Türkiye for 2025 and Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Founded in 1985 with its headquarters in Iran.

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Explanation

ECO has named Lahore as its tourism capital for 2027, recognising the city’s rich cultural, historical, architectural heritage.

The announcement marks a major international honour for Pakistan.

Lahore joins a prestigious list of cities recognised by the ECO, which includes Erzurum in Türkiye for 2025 and Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Founded in 1985 with its headquarters in Iran.

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Explanation

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on 22 March 2025 observed ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off lights .

Observed from 8:30 pm to 9:30pm.

Pakistan observed Earth Hour with the lights of major government buildings, including the Parliament House, switched off.

This hour is globally observed by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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Explanation

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

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Explanation

Explanation

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 8th time on 6 June 2024, 

Pakistan will remain non-permanent member of UNSC from 1 January 2025 to 31 Dec 2026

Pakistan will replace Japan.

Pakistans earlier terms on the council were in

1. 2025-26
2. 2012-13,
3. 2003-04,
4. 1993-94,
5. 1983-84,
6. 1976-77,
7. 1968-69 
8. 1952-53.

Additional Information

Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia will replace Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms end on December 31, 2024.

Explanation

About D-8 summit held in December 2024

Edition: 11th 

Pakistan is represented by PM Shahbaz Sharif

Venue: Egypt 

D-8 is the economic group of eight Muslim countries

The D-8 is an organization of eight Developed countries: 

Short trick to learn D-8 BETii - MNP

1. Bangladesh
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey

India is not a member of the D-8 

Explanation

About D-8 summit held in December 2024

Edition: 11th 

Pakistan is represented by PM Shahbaz Sharif

Venue: Egypt 

D-8 is the economic group of nine Muslim countries

The D-8 is an organization of nine Developing countries:

Short trick to learn D-8 BETii - MNP

1. Bangladesh
   
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

India is not a member of the D-8 

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The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Headquarters: İstanbul, Türkiye

D8 was Established in Istanbul in 1997.

The Founder of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation: Necmettin Erbakan

Explanation

About One Water Summit

Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dates: From 3 to 4 Dec 2024

Pakistan is represented by PM Shehbaz Sharif

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Explanation

About ECO meeting held in December 2024

Edition: 28th

Venue: Mashhad, Iran

Pakistan is represented by Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

The ECO, a regional bloc, was established in 1985 to foster economic and cultural cooperation among member states.

ECO was founded by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey