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• General Tikka Khan became the first COAS of Pakistan Army.
• In 1972, the title changed from C-in-C to Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• The first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) was Sir Frank Messervy.
• Later, General Ayub Khan became the first Muslim C-in-C of Pakistan Army.

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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's head is now Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad assisted by 150 observatories of the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee  of Pakistan is the department that announces the sighting of the new moon

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was set up in 1974 under a resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan,

Headquarters" Karachi, Pakistan

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• Hiba Khatoon (Habba Khatoon) was a famous Kashmiri poetess.
• Her real name was Zoon (Zooni) before marriage.
• She is also known as the “Nightingale of Kashmir”.
• Her poetry mainly expresses love and sorrow.
• She lived during the 16th century in Kashmir.
• She was associated with the era of King Yousuf Shah Chak.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Title awarded: Sir (Knighthood)
• Year: 1888 AD
• Movement: Aligarh Movement
• Major institution: Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (1875)
• Death year: 1898 AD

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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