Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• First Religion: Zoroastrianism (Fire Worship)
• Birthplace: Persia (Iran)
• Later Religion: Christianity
• Accepted Islam: In Madinah after meeting Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Famous Contribution: Suggested digging the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq).

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Qadisiyah was fought between the Muslims and the Persian (Sassanian) Empire.
• Year: 636 AD (15 AH)
• Caliph: Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
• Muslim Commander: Hazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.)
• Persian Commander: Rostam Farrokhzad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• The NFC Award is a financial distribution formula between the Federal Government and the provinces of Pakistan.
• The award decides how national revenues and taxes are shared among provinces and the center.

Additional information:

• NFC stands for National Finance Commission.
• The first revenue-sharing award in Pakistan was the Raisman Award (1952).
• The Constitution of 1973 formally established NFC under Article 160.
• The NFC Award is usually announced every 5 years.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The endangered species Markhor inhabits Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It lives in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, and Balochistan.

Additional information:

• National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• Scientific Name: Capra falconeri
• Main Habitat: Gilgit-Baltistan
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened (previously Endangered due to population decline)
• Height: About 65–115 cm at the shoulder

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The median age of the Pakistani population is approximately 22.8 years.
• This means half of Pakistan's population is younger than 22.8 years and half is older.
• Pakistan has a young population, which provides a large workforce and future economic potential.

Last verified on 20-07-2026