Explanation

the Factories Act, 1934, in Pakistan, sets standard working hours for adults at 9 hours daily and 48 hours weekly

Seasonal Factories: Up to 9 hours/day, 50 hours/week.

Continuous Work: Up to 56 hours/week (with exceptions).

Overtime: Double the ordinary rate, capped at 150 hours/quarter. 

Explanation

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was passed in Pakistan in 2016

It is an Act to prevent cyber crimes in Pakistan

Enacted by: National Assembly of Pakistan

Assented to by: 1 August 2016

Signed by: Mamnoon Hussain

Explanation

The Malakand Passis a mountain pass in the Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Connects Peshawar with the Chitral District.

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

The pass came into prominence in 1895 during the Chitral Expedition, 

Explanation

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC)

• Established: 1980
• Total Judges: 8
• Ulema Judges: 3 (mandatory)
• Tenure of Judges: 3 years (extendable by the President)
• Founder: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Main Cultural Center: Taxila
• Location: Peshawar Valley, near present-day Islamabad, Pakistan
• Time Period: 6th century BCE – 5th century CE
• Purpose: Education, trade, and religious spread (Buddhism)
• Connected Regions: South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East

Last verified on 18-01-2026