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• Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999:
• As prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012,
• As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012
• Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012)

.Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Imran Khan was sworn in as Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister on August 18, 2018.
• He assumed office after his party, PTI, won the general elections in 2018.
• He remained PM for: 43 months 23 days.
• He became PM: August 2018
• He removed: 10 April 2022

Last verified on 22-04-2026

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• Masjid al-Qiblatain is located in Medina.
• It is where Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) changed the direction of prayer (Qibla) from Masjid al-Aqsa to Masjid al-Haram
• During the Zuhr prayer.
• The mosque has two domes and two minarets.
• It was founded by Sawad ibn Ghanam ibn Ka'ab and first opened in 1987.
• It is traditionally believed to have been built by Abraham and Ishmael.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Devilish means شیطانی
• Satanic means شیطانی

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Ahsan Iqbal became planning and development minister on 11 March 2024.
• Party name: PML-N
• Replaced: Sami Saeed (caretaker)

Last updated on 08-04-2026

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• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is famous for its arid climate, sand dunes, and unique culture.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026

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• Syed Sadequain Ahmed is Pakistan’s most famous painter and calligrapher.
• Renowned for his paintings, murals, and Islamic calligraphy.
• Born in Amroha, India, 1930, and later settled in Karachi, Pakistan.
• Died: 10 February 1987, Karachi
• Resting Place: Sakhi Hassan Cemetery, Karachi

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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Allama Iqbal studied in Europe at:

• University of Cambridge (England)
• Heidelberg University (Germany)
• National poet of Pakistan, pursued higher education in Europe.

 Last verified on 04-04-2026