Current Affairs - International

The completion of the Shahpur-Kandi barrage after 45 years has halted the flow of the Ravi River into Pakistan, marking a significant development in regional water dynamics and benefiting land irrigation in Kathua and Samba districts in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ghana's parliament has approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation, sparking debate and condemnation due to its stringent measures against LGBTQ individuals.

South Korea experienced a further decline in its fertility rate, reaching a record low of 0.72 in 2023. This exacerbates concerns about population decline and highlights socio-economic factors influencing birth rates, such as career advancement concerns and financial burdens.

Peru has declared a health emergency in response to the surge in dengue fever cases, with over 31,000 reported cases and 32 fatalities in 2024. This declaration encompasses 20 out of Peru's 25 regions, highlighting the severity of the situation in the country.

Maryam Nawaz, a prominent figure within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, achieved a historic milestone by winning the chief ministerial elections, overcoming opposition and marking a significant moment for female leadership in Pakistan's political landscape.