Explanation

• First Commander-in-Chief: General Sir Frank Messervy (Aug 1947 – Feb 1948)

• Second Commander-in-Chief: General Sir Douglas Gracey (Feb 1948 – Jan 1951)
• First Muslim Commander-in-Chief: General Muhammad Ayub Khan (1951)

Explanation

• The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan in 1999.
• It took place from May to July 1999.
• It is also known as Kargil Conflict / Operation Vijay (India).
• The location was the Kargil district along the Line of Control (LoC).

Additional information:

• The conflict was stopped with USA’s intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000 troops.
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was a hero of the war.
• General Pervez Musharraf was Pakistan’s COAS.
• General V. P. Malik was India’s COAS.
• India won the Kargil War.
• India lost 527 soldiers.
• Pakistan lost 453 soldiers.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Name: JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong)
• Joint project: Pakistan + China
• First flight: 25 August 2003
• Operator: Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
• Role: Multi-role fighter jet (air-to-air & air-to-ground)

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan holds a Four-star rank (Admiral).
• The CNS is the highest-ranking officer of the Pakistan Navy.
• The position is responsible for command, administration, and operational readiness of naval forces.

Additional information:

Equivalent ranks:

• Army: General (Four-star)
• Air Force: Air Chief Marshal (Four-star)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan Air Force Day (PAF) is celebrated on 7 September every year.
• Due to honor the achievements and sacrifices of the PAF in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It is observed one day after Defence Day.

Additional information:

• 6 September: Defence Day (commemorates Pakistan Army’s role in 1965 war)
• 8 September: Navy Day (commemorates Pakistan Navy services)

Last verified on 13-06-2026