Following an Iranian missile strike in Balochistan, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes on January 18, 2024, against hideouts of the 'Sarmachar' Baloch militants in Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. This was a rare military exchange between the two neighbors, though both sides quickly moved to de-escalate.
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Pakistan's 'Bilateral Investment Treaty' (BIT) framework was overhauled in 2024 to:
Learning from the Reko Diq and Karkey cases, Pakistan modernized its BIT model in 2024. The new framework aims to attract investment by offering clearer dispute resolution mechanisms while ensuring that the state is not vulnerable to unfair international arbitration penalties.
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Which state's Prime Minister visited Pakistan in October 2024 to discuss 'Halal Trade' and economic cooperation?
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Islamabad in October 2024. The visit focused on increasing trade in rice, meat, and palm oil, and both countries agreed to explore the potential of the 'Halal' economy as a major bilateral trade driver.
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In the current 2024-2025 period, Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban-led Afghanistan is primarily strained over the issue of:
Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have been increasingly tense due to the surge in cross-border terrorism. Pakistan has repeatedly asked the Afghan interim government to stop using its soil for TTP attacks, leading to border closures and security crackdowns.
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The 2024 SCO summit in Islamabad saw a breakthrough meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and:
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad in October 2024 for the SCO summit was the first such visit since 2015. While no formal bilateral talks took place, the attendance was seen as a positive step for regional multilateralism.
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Which country provided a 'liquidity support' of $2 billion in March 2024 to help Pakistan meet its external debt obligations?
China rolled over a $2 billion loan in early 2024 to assist Pakistan in maintaining its foreign exchange reserves. Such 'rollovers' from China and Saudi Arabia have been critical for Pakistan's debt management during current economic challenges.
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Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2024 for which term?
In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term, receiving 182 votes. This is Pakistan's eighth time serving on the Council, where it advocates for the right of self-determination and regional peace.
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In 2024, Pakistan and which country signed a series of MoUs worth $2.2 billion during a high-level investment summit in Islamabad?
During a landmark visit by a high-level Saudi delegation in October 2024, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed 27 MoUs and agreements worth $2.2 billion across various sectors, signaling a major boost in bilateral economic ties.
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Which neighboring country's President visited Pakistan in April 2024, the first such high-level visit after the 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' tensions?
President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran visited Pakistan in April 2024. This visit was diplomatically significant as it aimed to normalize ties and promote economic cooperation following a brief period of border tensions and missile exchanges in early 2024.
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In October 2024, Pakistan hosted which major international gathering for the first time in nearly two decades?
Pakistan hosted the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024. The event attended by leaders from Russia, China, and Central Asian nations, including the first visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Pakistan in nine years.
