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• Al-Ahzab means "allies" اتحادی.
• It is the 33rd chapter (surah) of the Quran.
• There are 73 verses.

Last verified on 18-05-2026

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• Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)
• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded on 8 August 1967.
• Pakistan is not a member state of ASEAN.
• Pakistan became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner in 1993.
• It signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in 2004.
• Pakistan joined the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in 2004.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.
• Port Opening: 2002 (development of the modern deep-sea port began).

Additional information:

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Allama Iqbal was a renowned poet, philosopher, and politician.
• He obtained his PhD in Philosophy from Germany.
• His thesis was titled “The Development of Metaphysics in Persia.”
• He is famously known as the “Poet of the East”.
  

Additional information:

• Born: 9 November 1877, Sialkot
• Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad
• Mother: Imam Bibi
• Died: 21 April 1938, buried at Badshahi Mosque

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women’s achievements.

It began in the early 20th century, with the first official observance in 1911.

Theme for 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

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Explanation

The Palestine Liberation Organization is a Palestinian nationalist political and militant organization

Palestine Liberation Organization was founded in:  May 28, 1964, in Jerusalem

Leadership: Mahmoud Abbas (Chairman of Executive Committee)

Founders: Arab League, Ahmad Shukeiri

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PURPOSE of Palestine Liberation Organization

 the initial purpose of establishing Arab unity and statehood over the territory of former Mandatory Palestine, in opposition to the State of Israel

Explanation

The Holy book Torat was revealed on Hazrat Moosa (A.S)
The Holy book Anjeel was revealed on Hazrat Isa (A.S)
The Holy book Zaboor was revealed on Hazrat Dawood (Siriac language)
Zaboor is revealed in the Syriac language
Zaboor means Pieces
The Holy book Quran was revealed on Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W). (Arabic language)

Explanation

PIDC stands for Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation

PIDC is a state corporation of Pakistan working under the Ministry of Industries and Production.

It was established in 1952. 

PIDC's Subsidiary: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company