Explanation

• The area between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers is called Chaj Doab.
• The word Doab means the land between two rivers.

Chenab River:

• Originates from the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh, India.
• Enters Pakistan through Jammu and Kashmir.

Jhelum River:

• Originates from Verinag Spring, Jammu and Kashmir.
• Joins the Chenab River at Trimmu, Pakistan.

1. Bari Doab – Between Beas and Ravi
2. Bist Jalandhar Doab – Between Beas and Sutlej
3. Rachna Doab – Between Ravi and Chenab
4. Chaj Doab – Between Chenab and Jhelum
5. Sind Sagar Doab – Between Indus and Jhelum

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan National Movement was founded by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• It was established in 1933.
• He was the first person to coin the name “Pakistan”.
• The idea was promoted through his famous pamphlet Now or Never.
• He aimed to demand a separate homeland for Muslims of India.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Introduction: May 1959
• Announced by: General Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Martial Law imposed: October 1958
• Basic Democrats: 80,000 total (40,000 from East + 40,000 from West Pakistan)
• System purpose: Indirect elections of President & assemblies

Additional information:

• The system was formalized under the Basic Democracies Order (BDO), 1959.
• First Presidential election under this system was held in 1965.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

Syedal Khan Nasir is the current deputy chairman of Senate of Pakistan.

Belonging: Balochistan

Preceded by: Mirza Muhammad Afridi

Appointed on 9th April 2024.

Party affiliation: PML-N

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Capital: Damascus (Syria)
• Rule period: 661–750 CE
• Founder: Muawiyah I
• Type of government: Hereditary monarchy
• Ended after: Abbasid Revolution (750 CE)

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Stubborn means ضدی
• Inflexible means اٹل, جو بدل نہ سکے

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• Fatima Jinnah died on 9 July 1967 (age: 73) in Karachi (Mazar-e-Quaid), Pakistan.
• She was known as Madar-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation).
• She was the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Additional information:

• Birth: 30 July 1893
• She contested against Ayub Khan in 1965 elections.
• Her election symbol was “Lamp (Laltain)”.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Author: Benazir Bhutto
• Book Type: Autobiography
• Published: 7th January 1989
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Theme: Politics, struggle, democracy

Additional information:

• Benazir Bhutto was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• She served two non-consecutive terms: 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• First Battle of Panipat: 21 April 1526
• Fought Between: Babur Vs Lodi
• Won by: Babur

Additional information:

• Second Battle of Panipat: November 5, 1556
• Fought Between: Hemu Vs Akbar
• Won by: Akbar
• Third Battle of Panipat: 14 January 1761
• Fought Between: Abdali Vs Marathas
• Won by: Abdali

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026