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• STN (Shalimar Television Network) is considered the first private/independent TV channel in Pakistan.
• It started broadcasting in 1990 from Islamabad.
• It was originally launched as People’s Television Network (PTN).
• It broke the monopoly of state-owned PTV in Pakistan.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent Muslim leader, journalist, and freedom activist.
• He launched the English weekly “Comrade” from Calcutta in 1911.
• The newspaper promoted Muslim political awareness and rights.
• Later, he started the Urdu weekly “Hamdard” from Delhi in 1913.

Last verified on 02-06-2026

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• Justice Ayesha Malik became the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
• She was sworn in on 24 January 2022 by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed.
• Previously, she served at Lahore High Court (March 2012 – Jan 2022).

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• Appointed by: President Arif Alvi
• Tenure: Until June 2031
• Supreme Court judges total: 17
• Retirement age: Supreme Court – 65, High Court – 62

Last verified on 18-03-2026

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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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• Project Name: Zorlu Enerji 50 MW Wind Power Project
  Capacity: 50 Megawatt (MW)
• Location: Jhimpir, Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan
• Inauguration Year: April 2009

Last verified on 01-06-2026