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

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• “Uswah Hasanah” means perfect example of conduct.
• Surah: Al-Ahzab (33)
• Ayah: 21
• Message: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best role model for believers.
• Key Phrase: “Laqad kana lakum fi Rasulillahi uswatun hasanah”.

Last verified on 18-05-2026

Explanation

• The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO),
• Formerly known as the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO)
• Also known as the Baghdad Pact
• Military alliance of the Cold War.
• Headquarters:
• Baghdad (1955 – 1958)
• Ankara (1958 – 1979)
• Formed on 24 February 1955 by:
• Iran
• Iraq
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• and the United Kingdom.

Additional information

CENTO alliance was dissolved on 16 March 1979

Both Iran and Pakistan remained members of CENTO till? 1979

Pakistan left CENTO in which year____? 1979

When Pakistan signed the Baghdad pact, later called CENTO:23 September 1955

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
• High-normal: 130–139 mmHg, High: >140 mmHg.
• mmHg means millimeters of mercury, the unit of pressure.
• Blood pressure is measured using a Sphygmomanometer.
• Maintaining normal BP is essential for heart and overall health.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Bury The Hatchet  صلح کر لینا
• To agree to end a quarrel: جھگڑا ختم کرنے پر راضی ہونا

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Cat is to a kitten as the dog is to a puppy.
• The young cat is called a kitten.
• The young one of dog is called a pup or puppy.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Sri Lanka Currency is Sri Lankan Rupee.

Sri Lanka Capital is Colombo.

Sri Lanka official language is Sinhala; Tamil.

Sri Lanka located is in Continent Asia.

Sri Lanka Primary Religion is Buddhist, Hindu, Islam.

Sri Lanka Head of Govt. is Prime Minister - Dinesh Gunawardena.

Sri Lanka is divided into Nine Provinces.

Ceylon was changed into Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972.

Sri Lanka: Asian island nation

National game in Sri Lanka: Volleyball

Sri Lanka Parliament called.

Tricks for Remember

RUPEE

Mind Tricks : PICS of MN

***PICS***

P - Pakistan

I - India

C - Ceylon

S - Srilanka

**MN**

M - Maritius

N - Nepal

Last verified on 18-03-2026

Explanation

All of these rivers (Zhob, Dasht, and Gomal) flow in or border the province of Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan

The important rivers in Balochistan are:

1. Zhob
2. Nari
3. Bolan
4. Pishin
5. Lora
6. Mula
7. Hub
8. Porali
9. Hingol is the largest river in Balochistan
10. Rakshan
11. Dasht.

***

while

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

5 rivers flow in Punjab Province

4 rivers flow in Sindh Province

7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province

8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

Cotton cultivation requires a significant number of frost-free days, typically around 210

It is the crop that requires high temperatures (21°C to 30°C)

It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates

It's grown in the Kharif season