CURRENT AFFAIR GUIDE ESPECIALLY FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS ( CSS, PMS, PCS, AD IB, AD FIA JUDICIARY)

                 The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the deputy Speaker's actions in the provincial assembly as being "without lawful authority" brought the high drama of Punjab's constitutional crisis to a close. The SC ruled that Hamza Shehbaz's election was invalid, paving the door for PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi to take over the much sought-after position.   Has the court decision that resulted in the installation of a PTI-backed administration in Punjab assisted in resolving the nation's political crisis? or lowering the tension? Not at all.   The most recent turn of events has been a major defeat for the PML-N since it has allowed its political rivals to retake its provincial stronghold. However, these changes have also thrust Pakistan into unknown territory, which may portend future instability. Two governments—the one in the center and the one in Punjab—don't acknowledge each other as legitimate and could collide.   People who b

  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) visited Taiwan a week ago. To enhance her reputation in international affairs as she may be nearing the end of her political career, Pelosi pledged U.S. support for the self-governing island and its democracy . The leadership in Taipei warmly welcomed her remarks. After all, it was the most major visit by a U.S. official to Taiwan in the previous 25 years.   But the moment's symbolism gave the door to a ferocious backlash from China. Pelosi's visit was criticized by Beijing, which sees Taiwan as an integral part of its territory, as a dangerous provocation and proof that Washington is weakening its official position on the island. Even while it has long maintained close but unofficial political, economic, and military ties with Taipei, the United States neither contests nor supports Beijing's claim to Taiwan.   Following Pelosi's visit, China was set to conduct live-fire naval drills, launch ballistic missiles, and conduct a