During the tenure of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan led the effort at the UN to designate March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. It also gained global recognition for its ambitious reforestation and climate adaptation programs.
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Which international body's 'VNR' (Voluntary National Review) did Pakistan present in 2022 to track its SDG progress?
Pakistan presented its second VNR at the HLPF in New York. The report detailed Pakistan's progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically highlighting poverty reduction and the challenges posed by climate-induced disasters like the 2022 floods.
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Pakistan chaired the 'OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' during which crucial year of regional transitions?
Pakistan hosted and chaired the 48th OIC-CFM in Islamabad in March 2022. During this session, the OIC reaffirmed its support for the Kashmiri people and discussed a unified response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the rising tide of Islamophobia.
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The 'Islamic Development Bank' (IsDB) provided $4.2 billion to Pakistan in 2022-2024 for which specific sector?
The IsDB remains a key partner for Pakistan's energy security. Its multi-billion dollar financing packages are primarily used to import petroleum products and LNG, providing a buffer for the country's foreign exchange reserves during times of high global energy prices.
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The 'Asian Development Bank' (ADB) provided a $1.5 billion loan to Pakistan in late 2022 primarily for what purpose?
The ADB's Building Resilience with Active Countercyclical Expenditures (BRACE) program provided $1.5 billion to Pakistan to help provide social safety nets for the poor and to support the massive recovery efforts following the catastrophic 2022 floods.
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Which specialized UN agency handles the safety of Pakistan's aviation sector and previously gave a 'Significant Safety Concern' (SSC) rating?
The ICAO oversees international air safety standards. Following the 2020 pilot license scandal, ICAO issued an SSC for Pakistan, which was successfully cleared in 2022 after the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) implemented major regulatory and licensing reforms.
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Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' Fund established at COP27 was a result of Pakistan's leadership of the G77 plus China?
At the COP27 climate summit in 2022, Pakistan chaired the Group of 77 and China. Following the catastrophic 2022 floods, Pakistan led a successful diplomatic push to create a 'Loss and Damage' fund within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to provide financial help to countries most vulnerable to climate-related disasters.
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Pakistan was removed from the 'Grey List' of which international financial watchdog in October 2022?
Pakistan was removed from the FATF Grey List in October 2022 after successfully implementing two action plans to improve its anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) regimes. This removal was a major diplomatic and economic achievement that helped restore Pakistan's standing in the international financial system.
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What is the name of the $1 billion 'Nature-Based' solution program Pakistan proposed to the UN in 2022?
The Living Indus Initiative is the centerpiece of Pakistan's UN-backed environmental strategy. It proposes a series of nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetlands and building 'green' embankments, to protect the 210 million people living along the river.
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Which Pakistani official served as the 'Minister for Climate Change' during the 2022 floods and was a key voice at COP27?
Senator Sherry Rehman led Pakistan's climate diplomacy during the 2022 floods and COP27. She was instrumental in framing the floods as a 'global climate catastrophe' and was recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people for her climate advocacy.
