Explanation

Pashtun are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. 

Tajiks are the second largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

It comprise between 25-30% of the population.

The Tajiks in Afghanistan are mainly Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi sect.

Explanation

Herodotus was a Greek writer who invented the field of study known today as `history'.

Born: Halicarnassus, Türkiye

Died: Thurii, Italy

Explanation

Hazrat Izra’eel (AS) the Angel who takes out souls of life-bearing creatures

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Izra'il – The Angel of Death, who takes the souls from bodies when people die.

Israfil – The angel who will be present on the day of resurrection.

Mīkāl_ is often depicted as providing nourishment for bodies and souls while also being responsible for bringing rain and thunder to Earth.

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Explanation

Explanation

After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958,

General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the concept of basic democracy through the Basic Democracy Order, in 1959.

On 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats

The voting was to be indirect, as the President had to be elected by the 80,000 "basic democrats", who made up the Electoral College.

The electoral system was made indirect, and the `Basic Democrats', for both wings were declared Electoral College for the purpose of electing the Assemblies and the President.

(40,000 from each East & West Pakistan).

Explanation

The United States is the 2nd largest goods exporter in the world, behind only China.

U.S. goods exports to the world totaled $2.1 trillion in 2022

while

China is the largest import partner of Pakistan.

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Explanation

On 11th August 1947 Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.

The first session of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on 10th August 1947 at the Sindh Assembly Building in Karachi.

Liaquat Ali Khan headed after the death of Jinnah for three years and produced the Objectives Resolution.

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Explanation

• Full form: Asian Development Bank
• Headquarters: Manila
• Established: December 19, 1966
• Membership: 68 countries
• Members from Asia and the Pacific: 49
• Outside members: 19

1. How many countries are members of the ADB excluding Asia and the Pacific? 19
2. Which country has become the largest recipient of the ADB loans? Pakistan
3. Pakistan became the largest recipient of ADB loans in 2022 by receiving how much? 5.58 billion US dollars
4. The ADB disbursed loans and grants amounting to $ ____ billion to Pakistan in 2021. $1.31 billion
5. Which country is the largest shareholder of the ADB? Japan
6. Which edition of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the ADB was held in May 2023? 56th
7. Where was the 56th annual general meeting of the ADB Board of Directors held? South Korea

Explanation

Constitution of Medina/Charter of Madina میثاق مدینہ 

Signed: First Hijri/622 AD 

Between: Muslims, Jews & other non-muslims 

Clauses: 47

Note: The Medina Charter consists of 47 clauses.

23 clause governed the relationship between Muslims, between Ansar and Muhajirin, while the remaining 24 clauses governed the relations of Muslims with non-Muslims, the Jews and others.

Explanation

Mohammad Abdus Salam NI SPk was a Pakistani theoretical physicist 

Dr. Abdus Salam was Born in Jhan Punjab: Jan. 29, 1926

Dr. Abdus Salam was Died: Nov. 21, 1996

In 1952  Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Cambridge

Awards

Nobel Prize in Physics: 1979

Copley Medal: 1990

Royal Medal: 1978

Hughes Medal: 1964

Pride of Performance: 1958

Nishan-e-Imtiaz

Adams Prize: 1958

Lomonosov Gold Medal: 1983

Atoms for Peace Award

Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Physics: 1981

Smith's Prize for Essay: 1950

Jožef Stefan Medal: 1980

Cristoforo Colombo Prize: 1992

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