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Asperity means مزاج میں سختی یا کٹھا پن

Harshness of tone or manner means لہجے یا انداز کی سختی۔

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To convert 18 (decimal) to octal:

18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2

2 ÷ 8 = 0 remainder 2

Reading the remainders from bottom to top, 18₁₀ = 22₈.

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On May 27, 1993, Nawaz Sharif received a vote of confidence from the National Assembly during his first tenure as Prime Minister (1990–1993).

This occurred amid political tensions with President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, which eventually led to both leaders resigning in July 1993 as part of an agreement mediated by the military.

Nawaz Sharif became the 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan on November 6, 1990, succeeding Benazir Bhutto.

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The Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan (IDBP) was established in 1961 to promote industrial growth.

It provided financial assistance to small and medium-sized industries in Pakistan.

Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan headquarters: Karachi

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Unsaturated Solution: A solution that can dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

Saturated Solution: A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a specific temperature.

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The Salt Range is located in Punjab and contains famous salt mines like Khewra, Kalabagh, and Warcha.

It also has notable lakes such as Namal Lake, Khabikki Lake, and Uchhali Lake.

Sakesar (Khushab District) is the highest peak in the Salt Range.

Tilla Jogian (Jhelum District) is the second-highest point in the region.

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خدیجہ مستور، 12 دسمبر 1927 ء کو، جب کہ ہاجرہ مسرور، 17 جنوری 1930 ء کو پیدا ہوئیں۔

خدیجہ مستور اور ہاجرہ مسرور برصغیر کی تقسیم سے پہلے اردو افسانے کی دنیا میں متعارف ہوئیں۔

دونوں بہنیں اپنے منفرد اور سماجی حقیقت نگاری پر مبنی افسانوں کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔

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Endangered species are those at high risk of extinction in the near future due to habitat loss, hunting, or environmental changes.

Examples include the Snow Leopard and Asian Elephant.

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Decomposition is slow in deserts due to low moisture and extreme temperatures.

Lack of water limits microbial activity, reducing the breakdown of organic matter.