Explanation

• Jizya is a poll tax historically imposed on non-Muslims in Muslim states.
• In India, Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first to impose Jizya.
• The tax was abolished by Mughal ruler Akbar in the 16th century but reintroduced by Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

Explanation

• The case The State vs Dosso was decided in 1958.
• At that time, the Chief Justice of Pakistan was Muhammad Munir.
• He authored the judgment and applied the Doctrine of Necessity.
• The decision validated the martial law imposed by General Ayub Khan.

Last updated on NS-16-April-2026

Explanation

• The preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan is based on the Objectives Resolution.
• It was passed on 12 March 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
• It was presented by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
• It became part of the Constitution through Article 2A (1985).

Last verified on 13-04-2026

Explanation

• Aga Khan III was the first president of the All-India Muslim League, founded in 1906.
• He led the Muslim deputation to the British Viceroy the same year to represent Muslim interests.
• Born: 2 November 1877, Karachi
• Died: 11 July 1957, Versoix, Switzerland
• Burial: Aga Khan Mausoleum, Egypt

Founders of All-India Muslim League:

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2. Aga Khan III
3. Khwaja Salimullah
4. Hakim Ajmal Khan

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026