Explanation

• The Council of Common Interests is a constitutional body under Article 153 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973).
• It resolves disputes related to power sharing between the federal government and provinces.
• Chairperson: Prime Minister of Pakistan
• Members: Chief Ministers of all provinces + federal ministers

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The mother of Muhammad Ali Jinnah was Mithibai Jinnah.
• She belonged to a Gujarati Khoja family.
• Jinnah was born in Karachi in 1876.
• His father was Jinnahbhai Poonja.
• He was the eldest of seven children.

Additional information:

Siblings of Quaid-e-Azam:

1. Fatima Jinnah – Dentist, political leader, Madar-e-Millat
2. Ahmad Ali Jinnah – Brother
3. Bunde Ali Jinnah – Brother
4. Rahmat Bai – Sister
5. Maryam Bai – Sister
6. Shireen – Sister
7. Bachu – Brother – Died early in childhood

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• From June 27, 1949, to June 29, 1954
• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 15, 1947
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan

Additional information:

• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Leader: Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
• Visit Year: 1956
• Chinese Counterpart: Premier Zhou Enlai
• Event: Signing of Treaty of Friendship Between China and Pakistan in Beijing
• Significance: Laid the foundation for long-term Pakistan-China relations

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award is constituted under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
• Article 160 deals with the distribution of financial resources between the Federation and Provinces.
• The President constitutes the NFC after intervals as required.

Additional information:

• The first NFC Award was announced in 1974.
• The 7th NFC Award (2010) is a major milestone.
• Because it increased the provincial share in divisible pool taxes.

Last verified on 14-06-2026