On April 7, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully executed the repayment of an international bond totaling $1.43 billion. This payment included a principal amount of $1.3 billion

Recent data highlighted that Pakistan had 20 internet shutdowns, placing it third globally behind India.

• The current Inspector General (IG) of the Pakistan Railways Police is Mr. Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan
• Appointment Date: March 25, 2026.
• Predecessor: He succeeded Rai Tahir (Muhammad Tahir Rai), who retired in February 2026 after completing his tenure.
• Pakistan Railways was founded in 1861.

• Personal Profile & Early Career
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    • Personal Profile & Early Career
    • • • • Birth Date & Place: January 5, 1928, in Larkana, Sindh.
        • • Father’s Name: Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto (Prime Minister of Junagarh State).
        • • Education: Studied at UC Berkeley (USA) and Oxford University (UK); he was a barrister by profession.
        • • Entry into Politics: Joined the cabinet of President Iskander Mirza in 1958 as the youngest cabinet minister (Commerce).
        • • Foreign Minister: Served as Foreign Minister from 1963 to 1966 under Ayub Khan.
        • • Resignation from Ayub's Cabinet: Resigned in 1966 due to differences over the Tashkent Declaration (after the 1965 war).
        • Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
        • • Foundation Date: November 30, 1967, in Lahore.
        • • First Convention Location: At the residence of Dr. Mubashir Hassan.
        • • Famous Slogan: "Roti, Kapra aur Makan" (Food, Clothing, and Shelter).
        • • Political Ideology: "Islam is our Faith, Democracy is our Politics, Socialism is our Economy, and All Power to the People."
        • Leadership & Governance (1971–1977)
        • • Assumption of Power: Became the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) and President on December 20, 1971.
        • • First Prime Minister under 1973 Constitution: Sworn in on August 14, 1973.
        • • Simla Agreement: Signed with Indira Gandhi on July 2, 1972, to settle the consequences of the 1971 war.
        • • 1973 Constitution: He is credited with providing Pakistan its first unanimous permanent constitution passed on April 10, 1973.
        • • Islamic Summit (OIC): Hosted the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in February 1974.
        • • Nuclear Program: Known as the "Father of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program"; famously said, "We will eat grass, but we will make the atom bomb."
        • Major Reforms & Institutions
        • • Nationalization: Nationalized major industries, banks, and educational institutions in 1972.
        • • Land Reforms: Introduced land ownership ceilings in March 1972.
        • • Port Qasim: Established Pakistan's second deep-sea port.
        • • Pakistan Steel Mills: Laid the foundation stone with Soviet assistance in 1973.
        • • Ahmadiyya Issue: Under his tenure, the National Assembly passed a resolution declaring Ahmadis as non-Muslims in September 1974.
        • Downfall & Death
        • • 1977 Elections: Allegations of rigging led to the PNA (Pakistan National Alliance) movement.
        • • Martial Law: General Zia-ul-Haq overthrew Bhutto on July 5, 1977 (Operation Fair Play).
        • • The Murder Trial: Charged with the murder of Nawab Mohammad Ahmed Khan Kasuri.
        • • Execution Date: Hanged in Rawalpindi Central Jail on April 4, 1979.
        • • Burial Place: Garhi Khuda Baksh, Larkana.
        • • Famous Book: He wrote The Myth of Independence and The Great Tragedy; his last book (written in jail) is If I am Assassinated.

• On March 30, 2026, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) imposed a record-breaking Rs20 million fine (approximately $72,000) on fast bowler Naseem Shah for violating his central contract and social media guidelines.
• Date of Fine: March 30, 2026.
• Imposed By: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• Reason: Violation of central contract clauses and social media policy.
• The Incident: Naseem posted a sarcastic tweet regarding the high-profile security and "VIP protocol" given to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the PSL 2026 opening ceremony.

• • On March 30, 2026, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) imposed a record-breaking Rs20 million fine (approximately $72,000) on fast bowler Naseem Shah for violating his central contract and social media guidelines.
  • Date of Fine: March 30, 2026.
• • Imposed By: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• • Reason: Violation of central contract clauses and social media policy.
• • The Incident: Naseem posted a sarcastic tweet regarding the high-profile security and "VIP protocol" given to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the PSL 2026 opening ceremony.

• Pakistan observed Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time.
• Theme “Give an Hour for Earth”.
• This day is organized by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

• In the Global Firepower (GFP) Index 2026, Pakistan is ranked 14th out of 145 countries.

This represents a slight decline in its standing compared to previous years; Pakistan held the 9th position in 2024 and dropped to 12th in 2025 before reaching its current rank. 

PowerIndex Score: 0.2626

The National Assembly approved this bill (after Senate passage on 27 February) to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

 The first total lunar eclipse of 2026 was witnessed worldwide, including in Pakistan, where the moon took on a reddish hue known as a Blood Moon.