Explanation

• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• Large wild goat (Capra species).
• Found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

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• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified 04-05-2026

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• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created to ensure global financial stability.
• Its main purpose is to maintain stable exchange rates and support international economic cooperation.
• It also helps countries facing economic difficulties.

Additional information:

• IMF was established in 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference).
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Member countries: 190+ countries

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined
• The All India Muslim League joined in: 1913 until 1947
• Age: He was 37 years old.
• Indian National Congress in 1906 and left in 1920.

Additional information

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906, with its first session held in Karachi in 1907.

In 1927, the League was divided over the issue of joint electorates.

Last updated on 06-March-2026

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• The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (1947–1954) was tasked with framing the constitution.
• It was dissolved by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad on 24 October 1954.

Additional information:

• Assembly formed: 10 August 1947
• First Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Constitution eventually passed: 1956

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) of Pakistan is an advisory constitutional body on Islamic laws.

Allama Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi is the current Chairman of CII.

He was appointed on 21 May 2024 by the President of Pakistan on PM’s recommendation.

He is also the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Naeemi.

He succeeded Dr. Qibla Ayaz as Chairman.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• The saying "never judge a book by its cover" or "don't judge a book by its cover"
• It means that you shouldn't judge someone or something based only on what you see on the outside.
• Only on what you perceive without knowing the full situation.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Dermatology: Study of skin.
• It involves the study of health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes.

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• Agrostology: Study of Grasses
• Hematology: Study of blood
• Agronomy: Study of soil management and crop production
• Odontology: Study of teeth
• Arthrology: Study of joints
• Nephrology: Study of kidneys

Last verified on 01-04-2026