Explanation

• The office of Governor-General of Pakistan was abolished on 23 March 1956.
• On this date, Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic.
• The new post of President was introduced.
• Iskander Mirza became the first President.
• This change was made under the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

The Qur'an contains 6 Surahs named after Prophets.

1. Surah Ibrahim
2. Surah Yusuf
3. Surah Muhammad
4. Surah Nuh
5. Surah Hud
6. Surah Yunus

Total Prophets mentioned in Qur’an → 25 Prophets.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran, with 286 verses.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
• The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.

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Explanation

• The smallest province of Pakistan by area is KPK.
• Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area.
• Area wise second largest province of Pakistan is Punjab.

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Explanation

سورہ رحمٰن ایک ایسی سورت ہے جس کا نام خدا کے بڑے ناموں میں سے ایک یعنی رحمٰن کے نام پر رکھا گیا ہے۔ سورہ رحمن کو عروس القرآن (عَروسُ القُرآن) کا لقب دیا گیا ہے، یعنی قرآن کی دلہن۔

Explanation

• MOU stands for Memorandum of understanding
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• A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement that outlines plans for a common line of action between two or more parties
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•  MOA stands for Memoranda of Agreement
  

Explanation

Pakistan's population in 1947 was 32.5 million or 33 million

In 1998  the population of Pakistan was 75 million 

As per the census 2017, the total population of Pakistan is 207.77 million

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ND1-2-2023

Explanation

Height: 70 m

Architect: Nasreddin Murat-Khan

Construction started: March 23, 1960

Location: Lahore, Punjab; Pakistan

Opened: October 21, 1968

Architectural styles: Modern architecture, Mughal architecture

Explanation

The Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia.

Area of the Gobi Desert: 1.295 million km²

Elevation of the Gobi Desert: 1,580 m

Length of the Gobi Desert: 1,500 km (930 mi)

Region of the Gobi Desert: Inner Mongolia