Explanation

Explanation

• The NFC Award is a financial distribution formula between the Federal Government and the provinces of Pakistan.
• The award decides how national revenues and taxes are shared among provinces and the center.

Additional information:

• NFC stands for National Finance Commission.
• The first revenue-sharing award in Pakistan was the Raisman Award (1952).
• The Constitution of 1973 formally established NFC under Article 160.
• The NFC Award is usually announced every 5 years.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Definition: Total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year
• Components: Consumption, Investment, Government Spending, Net Exports
• Purpose: Measures economic performance and standard of living
• Units: Usually in US dollars or local currency
• Major Example: Pakistan’s GDP in 2025 ≈ $500 billion (nominal)

Explanation

• The hierarchy of Pakistan’s civil awards runs from Nishan → Hilal → Sitara → Tamgha.
• Awards are announced on 14 August (Independence Day).
• Awards are conferred on 23 March (Pakistan Day).

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Name: Major Tufail Muhammad
• Age at martyrdom: 44 years
• Date of shahadat: 7 August 1958
• Location: Lakshmipur, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
• Award: Nishan-e-Haider (highest military gallantry award of Pakistan)

Additional information:

• The youngest recipient of the Nishan-i-Haider is Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas at the age of 20 years.

Last verified on 16-05-2026