Explanation

• Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan (15 August 1947 – 19 October 1951).
• He was appointed by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• He served during the governments of Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin.
• Succeeded as Finance Minister by: Muhammad Ali
• Later, he became the 3rd Governor-General of Pakistan (1951–1955).

Additional information:

• Born: 29 August 1895, Lahore
• Died: 29 August 1956, Lahore
• Resting Place: Fauji Qabrastan, Karachi

Last verified on 15-06-2026

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 Guddu Thermal Power Plant located in Kashmore, Sindh.
• It is also known as Central Power Generation Company Limited.
• It was built in 1980.
• It is the biggest thermal power station in Pakistan.
• It was constructed on the river Indus.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s shortest international boundary is with China in the north.
• It lies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region along the Karakoram range.
• This border connects Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.
• The Khunjerab Pass is the main crossing point on this border.

Additional information:

• India → ~2,912 km (Longest)
• Afghanistan → ~2,430 km
• Iran → ~909 km
• China → ~523 km (Shortest)

Last verified on 17-05-2026