Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan shares its western border with Iran.
• It is approximately 909 km long.
• It is also bounded by Afghanistan to the northwest and north.
• China to the northeast.
• India to the east and southeast.
• These borders define Pakistan's geostrategic location in South Asia.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani became the 17th prime minister of AJK in 2026.

He replaced Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore.

He belongs to PML-N. 

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Updated & Verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

All important questions of  "the 1956 constitution"

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

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Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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Explanation

• Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test at the Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai Hills, Balochistan, on 28 May 1998.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1913.
• He was about 37 years old when he became a member of the Muslim League.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and left it in 1920.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since April 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 25-07-2026

Explanation

• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Founded: 29 July 1957
• Member States: 173 countries
• Purpose: Peaceful nuclear energy use & safety
• Affiliation: United Nations (UN system)

Last verified on 10-06-2026