Gwadar Port is the crown jewel of CPEC and the focal point of the China-Pakistan maritime alliance. It is strategically located near the mouth of the Persian Gulf and is being developed to handle massive trade volumes, while also providing a strategic footprint for the Pakistan Navy.
2752
In 2022, eight Pakistani peacekeepers lost their lives when their helicopter crashed during a reconnaissance mission in which country?
Tragically, in March 2022, six Pakistani officers and two soldiers were martyred when their Puma helicopter crashed while serving with MONUSCO in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were performing a reconnaissance mission in an area active with rebel groups.
2753
Which defense industry produces the 'J-10C' aircraft in Pakistan?
While PAC Kamra manufactures the JF-17, the J-10C 'Vigorous Dragon' aircraft were imported from China in a fly-away condition in 2022. However, PAC Kamra provides local maintenance and technical support for these aircraft.
2754
In 2022, Pakistan inducted which 4.5 generation fighter aircraft from China?
The PAF inducted the J-10C Vigorous Dragon in March 2022. It is a 4.5 generation multi-role fighter equipped with advanced AESA radar and PL-15 long-range missiles, significantly enhancing Pakistan's air defense capabilities against regional threats.
The Persian motto of the PAF is 'Sehra asat ke darya asat, jaho jalal-e-ma asat', which translates to 'A Lord of the Sky is He; In the desert as on the sea'. It signifies the omnipotence and reach of the air force across all terrains.
2756
Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army?
General Asim Munir assumed office as the 11th Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army on November 29, 2022. He previously served as the Quartermaster General and had also headed both the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI). His appointment came at a critical time for the military's professional and operational continuity.
2757
Which hydro-electric power project under CPEC, located on the Jhelum River, became fully operational in 2022-2023?
The 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project is the first investment project of the Silk Road Fund. Located on the Jhelum River, it was completed under the CPEC framework and provides clean, renewable energy to approximately 5 million people in Pakistan.
2758
Which deep-sea port in Pakistan is located nearest to the Strait of Hormuz?
Gwadar Port is strategically located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz. Its location makes it a critical transit hub for oil and trade between China, Central Asia, and the world.
2759
Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' fund established at COP27 was a major diplomatic victory for Pakistan during its chairmanship of the G77?
Following the devastating 2022 floods, Pakistan used its leadership of the G77 plus China at COP27 to successfully lobby for a 'Loss and Damage' fund. This fund is intended to compensate climate-vulnerable nations for disasters they faced despite having a low carbon footprint.
2760
Pakistan’s 'National Resilience' framework after the 2022 floods was developed in consultation with which three major international partners?
Following the mega-floods, Pakistan co-hosted the Geneva Conference with the UN. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) and the 4RF framework were developed with the UN, World Bank, and ADB to guide the country's long-term climate-resilient reconstruction.
