Explanation

Pakistan's 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup

Ahmed Shehzad, Ehsan Adil, Haris Sohail, Junaid Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Irfan, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Shahid Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohail Khan, Umar Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Younus Khan.

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Explanation

Chashma Barrage has been built on the Indus river

It is located in Mianwali District, Punjab. 

Chashma Barrage Construction began1967

Chashma Barrage Opening date 1971

Chashma Barrage Length is 1,084 m (3,556 ft)

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ND4-12-2022

Explanation

Dawn is the largest and oldest English-language newspaper in Pakistan.

Quaid-e-Azam was the founder of Daily English Newspaper Dawn.

Among the following, which is the oldest English language newspaper of Pakistan?

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Agency France-Presse (AFP) is the oldest news agency in the world.

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Explanation

Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar, born on May 18, 1992.

She was a Pakistani fighter pilot who died on November 24, 2015, when her PAF FT-7PG aircraft crashed near Kundian, Mianwali.

She was the first female combat pilot of Pakistan to die in a crash on duty.

Explanation

Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was defeated by Lord Robert Clive at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

Explanation

Asif Ali Zardari is the current president of Pakistan

Elected in March 2024

Predecessor: Dr. Arif Alvi 

Party affiliation: PPP 

Explanation

The Crusades were a series of religious wars directed by the Latin Church in the medieval period period between 1095 and 1291

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Yusuf ibn Ayyub ibn Shadhi commonly known by the epithet Saladin

An important figure of the Third Crusade,

he spearheaded the Muslim military effort against the Crusader states in the Levant.

He was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty.

Hailing from an ethnic Kurdish family,

he was the first sultan of both Egypt and Syria.

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

The then British Prime Minister Attlee appointed Lord Louis Mountbatten as India's last viceroy, giving him the task to oversee British India's independence by June 1948, with the instruction to avoid partition and preserve a United India, but with adaptable authority to ensure a British withdrawal with minimal setbacks.

Explanation

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a Federation, consisting of four Provinces

1. Balochistan,
2. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
3. Punjab,
4. and Sindh

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The administrative units of Pakistan comprise:

• four provinces,
• one federal territory,
• and two disputed territories
• the Islamabad Capital Territory;
• and the administrative territories of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan.

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AGM 01-01-2023

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ND29-1-2023

Explanation

The title of Quaid e Azam was given to Mohammad Ali Jinnah by Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed in 1938.

Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pakistan on 14 August 1947

Pakistan's first governor-general until his death

Mohammed Ali Jinnah died on September 11, 1948, in Karachi, Pakistan.

Mohammed Ali Jinnah was the founder and first governor-general (1947–48) of Pakistan

Mohammad Ali Jinnah Born: December 25, 1876, Karachi

Spouse: Rattanbai Jinnah (m. 1918–1929), Emibai Jinnah (m. 1892–1893)

Siblings: Fatima Jinnah, Shireen Jinnah, Maryam Bai Jinnah, Ahmad Ali Jinnah, Bunde Ali Jinnah, Rahmat Ali Jinnah

Children: Dina Wadia

Parents: Poonja Jinnah, Mithibai Jinnah

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VU CBT FIA PAPER 16-12-2021

ND5-2-2023

Explanation

Explanation

Gandhara Civilization flourished in Pakistan during the rule of Buddhist Kings.

Taxila was considered as Pearl of Gandhara Civilization. 

language of the Gandhara civilization was:  Prakrit

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Gandhara's language was a Prakrit or "Middle Indo-Aryan" dialect, usually called Gāndhārī.

Hindko from Peshawar, which was the capital of Gandhara, came from Shuraseni Prakrit a language spoken in Gandhara.

Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

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Explanation

Reko Diq represents one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world 

The Reko Diq Mine is a planned mining operation, located near Reko Diq town in Chagai District

The biggest deposit of copper is present in Reko Diq, discovered in 1969.

Tethyan is seeking to develop the Reko Diq copper-gold deposit in the Chagai Hills

Reko Diq is a town in Balochistan.

ND11-2-2023

Explanation

Perennial Canals flow throughout the year

Thus referred to as perennial canals.

They draw water from perennial rivers or from artificial reservoirs

which sustain a high water level on the upstream side.

Explanation

Ahmadis are considered non-Muslims by many mainstream Muslims.

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded this movement.

In 1974, the Pakistani government enacted the 2nd Amendment to officially declare Ahmadis as non-Muslims.

Pakistan is the only country in the world to do so.

Explanation

Explanation

The Nehru Report of 10 August 1928 was a memorandum to appeal for a new dominion status and a federal set-up of government for the constitution of India.

Quaid e Azam presents his 14 points in the response of Nehro report on 9 March 1929. These points covered all of the interests of the Muslims.

It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal Nehru acting as a secretary.

There were nine other members in this committee

Explanation

• The first-time motorway was started in Pakistan in 1997
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• The motorway was constructed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's rule
• and cost over Rs. 60 billion and was opened in November 1997.
• One of the most expensive motorways in Asia
• The first motorway project was Completed in 1999
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• Major cities: Chakwal; Kallar Kahar; Bhalwal
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• The first motorway project was Completed in 1999 the six-lane Lahore to Islamabad Motorway,
• now this motorway called the M-2 was the first highway of in Pakistan.

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Explanation

The derelict port of Gwadar, located on the Arabian Sea at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, emerged as CPEC’s jewel.

Explanation

Gen. Yahya Khan became the third President of Pakistan after Ayub Khan

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Yahya Khan was a Pakistani general who served as the third president of Pakistan from 25 March 1969 until December 1971.

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Explanation

Explanation

Hub Dam  is a reservoir on the Hub River.

It is situated 56 km from Karachi city in Karachi and Lasbela Districts on Sindh and Balochistan provinces border.

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Explanation

Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.

5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.

The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.

Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

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Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998

These tests followed the Chagai-I series

The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan

Explanation

Babur died in Agra at the age of 47 on 5 January  1531.

He was first buried in Agra but, as per his wishes, his mortal remains were moved to Kabul and reburied in Bagh-e Babur in Kabul sometime between 1539 and 1544.

Explanation

Cholistan Desert is located 30 kilometers from Bahawalpur, Punjab.

Locally this desert is known as Rohi.

Jeep Rally is also held in Cholistan Desert. 

Cholistan lies on the southern part of the Punjab. 

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Explanation

K2, at 8,611 metres above sea level

It is the second highest mountain in the world.

Mount Everest at 8,848 metres.

It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.

Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761

This battle was fought at Panipat Delhi India

It was fought between the:

•  Maratha Empire (led by Sadashivrao Bhau)
  
• Afghan army (of Ahmad Shah Durrani)
  

Result: Durrani victory

Additional information:

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

Explanation

China remains Pakistan's largest importer partner in 2022-23

while

The United States is the largest export partner 

Explanation

The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan province of Pakistan

The Gwadar Port was Opened: in 2002;

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province.

Opened: 2002 

while 

Pakistan has three big sea ports  It was purchased from Oman in 1958.

Karachi Port,

Muhammad Bin Qasim port

and Gwadar port.

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Explanation

Explanation

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) :

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is a border control, criminal investigation, counter-intelligence, and security agency of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan

Codified under the Constitution of Pakistan in 1974,

Formed: 13 January 1975

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has its headquarters in Islamabad.

Parent agency: Ministry of Interior

Major Units: 13

Explanation

Ayub Khan passed EBDO in August 1959

Under this, 75 leaders were disqualified for participating in political activities for 8 years (until December 1966).

PODO stands for Public Offices Disqualification Order

EBDO stands for Electoral bodies dissolution order.

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Explanation

THE 14TH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE

Makkah, Saudi Arabia (31 May 2019)

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The 13th Islamic Summit Conference (Unity and Solidarity For Justice and Peace) 

Istanbul, Republic of Turkey (14-15 April 2016)

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12th Islamic Summit Conference (The Muslim World: New Challenges & Expanding Opportunities)

Cairo, Egypt (6-7 February 2013)

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11th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference (Session of The Muslim Ummah in The 21St Century)

Dakar, Senegal (13-14 March 2008)

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10th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Putrajaya, Malaysia (16-17 October 2003)

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9th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Doha, State of Qatar (12-13 November 2000)

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8th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (9-11 December 1997)

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7th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (13-15 December 1994)

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6th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Dakar, Republic of Senegal (9 - 11 December 1991)

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5th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Kuwait, State of Kuwait (26-29 January 1987)

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4th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (16-19 January 1984)

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3rd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia (25-28 January 1981)

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2nd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Lahore,  Islamic Republic of Pakistan (22 - 24 February 1974)

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1st Session of The Islamic Summit Conference

Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (September 1969)

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Explanation

A Governor in Pakistan is the appointed Head of State of a province.

The Provincial Governor is appointed by the President of Pakistan, on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The Governor's tenure lasts for five years.

Minimum 35 years age required for Governor 

Explanation

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2016

Edition: First

Dates: 4 to 23 February 2016

Administrator: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Format: Twenty20

Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Winner: Islamabad United

Islamabad United won by: 6 wickets

Runners-up: Quetta Gladiators

Participants: 5

Matches: 24

Player of the series: Ravi Bopara (Karachi Kings)

Ravi Bopara made: 329 runs and 11 wickets

Ravi Bopara: English cricketer

Most runs: Umar Akmal (Lahore Qalandars)

Umar Akmal made: 335 runs

 Most wickets: Andre Russell (Islamabad United)

Andre Russell took: 16 wickets)

Andre Russell: Jamaican cricketer

Man of the match award winner: Dwayne Smith (Barbadian cricketer)

Explanation

There are many rivers in Balochistan but 7 are the main

The important rivers in Balochistan are:

Zhob

Nari

Bolan

Pishin

Lora

Mula

Hub

Porali

Hingol is the largest river in the Balochistan

Rakshan

Dasht.

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while

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

5 rivers flow in Punjab Province

4 rivers flow in Sindh Province

7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province

8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

ND16-3-2023

Explanation

The M8 Motorway is the longest one in Pakistan

M8 is the 892KM long from Ratodero to Gwadar.

The Motorway is partially operational and the remaining road is currently under construction

The M8 will have 4-lanes

**History**

The M8 is being constructed by Pakistan's National Highway Authority. 

Construction of the M8 commenced on 15 October 2004

ND23-2-2023

Explanation

Syed Ahmad and his pupil Shah Ismail were martyred in 1831 while fighting against the Sikhs at Mitikot area in Balakot town of Mansehra.

The graves of both the martyrs are located at a distance of one kilometer from the place where they were martyred

Explanation

     Fifth largest planet in the solar system is: Earth

Explanation

شملہ وفد 1906

1. شملہ وفد یکم اکتوبر 1906 کو وائسرائے ہند سے ملا.

2. شملہ وفد کا صدر سر آغا خان تھا.

3. اس میں 35 لوگ / ارکان شامل تھے.

4. سب سے پہلے شملہ وفد ایم اے علی گڑھ کالج کے پرنسپل سے ملا.

5. پر. نسپل نے سیکرٹری وائسرائے کرنل ڈونلپ سے یہ میٹنگ طے کر دیا، ان ہی کےذریعے وفد وائسرائے لارڈ منٹو سے ملا.

6. چونکہ مسلمانوں کا یہ وفد وائسرائے ہند سے شملہ کے مقام پر ملا، اس وجہ سے اسکا نام شملہ وفد بن گیا.

مسلمانوں کے خواہشات :

1. صوبائی اور قومی اسمبلیوں میں مسلمانوں کا الگ نمایندہ ہونا چاہیے.

2. کو نسل میں مسلمانوں کے سیٹ زیادہ ہونا چاہیے.

اس پر سیکٹری آف دی اسٹیٹ جان مارلے خوش نہیں تھا.

لیکن وائسرائے لارڈ منٹو مسلمانوں کے ساتھ خوش تھا.

اس وقت برطانیہ میں لیبر پارٹی بر سر اقتدار تھی جو 1905 میں آئی تھی.

Explanation

My Brother is the biography of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, by his sister Fatima Jinnah. 

Language English

Publisher Quaid-i-Azam Academy

Publication date 1987

Explanation

پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن ایوب خان کے دور حکومت میں 26 نومبر 1964 کو قائم ہوا

Explanation

پاکستان میں پہلی مرتبہ زکوات کا نظام جنرل ضیاء الحق کے دور حکومت میں 1980 میں ہوا۔

Explanation

The Tashkent Declaration was a peace agreement between India and Pakistan. 

Mediators: Soviet Union

Signed: 10 January 1966; 

Date: January 10, 1966

Explanation

Under the Constitution, 68 members (20 per cent of the total members) of the National Assembly can submit a no-confidence resolution against the prime minister.

Explanation

As of February 2025, China contributed 40% of Pakistan’s total FDI in infrastructure during FY 2024–25.

China invested $790 million in sectors like power, energy, and transport, making it the top foreign investor.

Explanation

In February 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment in Pakistan.

The IMF dispatched a mission to Islamabad from February 6-14, 2025, to assess governance and corruption risks in Pakistan at the request of the Pakistani government.

The assessment was part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) 2024 program.