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• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

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• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
• It was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762) was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the Mughal era.
• His real name was Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He was born on 21 February 1703 in Phulat (India) during the reign of Aurangzeb.
• He translated the Holy Quran into Persian for the first time in the subcontinent.
• He wrote about 51 books on Islam, society, and reforms.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar was the Governor of Punjab.
• Province: West Punjab (Pakistan)
• Term: August 1949 to November 1951
• Significance: First native Pakistani governor of the province
• Born: 13 June 1899; Peshawar
• Died: 14 February 1958 (aged 58); Karachi
• Finance Minister for the Northwest Frontier Province (1943–1945)
• Represented the Muslim League at the critical Simla Conference in 1945

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• Visited India: 22 March 1942
• Stayed until: 12 April 1942
• Headed by: Sir Stafford Cripps
• Objective: Resolve constitutional issues and secure Indian support in World War II
• Reason: Japan's advance towards India's borders
• Result: Mission failed, leading to the Quit India Movement (August 1942).

Last verified on 17-07-2026

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• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
• He served from 27 December 1947 to 24 October 1954.
• Preceded by: Liaquat Ali Khan (acting role before formal ministry setup)
• Succeeded by: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Party: All India Muslim League

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore

Additional information:

• Smallest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Torghar (KPK)
• Largest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Chagai (Balochistan)

Most Important Information:

Districts and Divisions of Pakistan:

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• KPK: 38 Districts, 7 Divisions
• Sindh: 30 Districts, 6 Divisions
• Balochistan: 41 Districts, 11 Divisions
• Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts, 3 Divisions
• Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts, 3 Divisions

Last verified on 03-06-2026