Explanation

• Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• Zaboor was revealed in the Syriac language.
• Zaboor mainly contains praises of Allah, supplications, and guidance.

Additional information:

• Tawrat (Torah) → Hazrat Moosa (AS)
• Injeel (Gospel) → Hazrat Isa (AS)
• Holy Qur'an → Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah (Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda)."
• "Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".

Additional information:

• He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.
• He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656–661 AD.
• He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Light Year is the distance that light can travel in one year.
• The distance light travels in one year is known as light year.
• 1 light year is equal to 9.5 x 10¹²km.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England on 15 June 1215 AD.
• Official Name: Magna Carta Libertatum ("Great Charter of Liberties").
• It was agreed at Runnymede, near Windsor, England.
• The charter limited the powers of the king and established that everyone, including the monarch, was subject to the law.
• It protected the rights of the Church and the barons against unlawful imprisonment.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
• Enforcement date: 23 March 1956
• First President: Iskander Ali Mirza
• Articles: 234
• Parts: 13
• Schedules: 6

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Introduction: May 1959
• Announced by: General Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Martial Law imposed: October 1958
• Basic Democrats: 80,000 total (40,000 from East + 40,000 from West Pakistan)
• System purpose: Indirect elections of President & assemblies

Additional information:

• The system was formalized under the Basic Democracies Order (BDO), 1959.
• First Presidential election under this system was held in 1965.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Date Promulgated: 23 March 1956
• Official Name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Form of Government: Parliamentary system
• Legislature: Unicameral
• Governor-General replaced by: President
• Parliament structure: Federal system with East & West Pakistan parity

Additional information:

• It has 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules.
• Urdu and Bengali declared national languages.
• The constitution remained in force for 2 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
• It was abrogated by Iskander Mirza in 1958.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• Established: 19 December 1966
• Membership: 68 countries
• Asia & Pacific: 49
• Outside region (Non-Asian): 19

• Largest recipient of ADB loans: Pakistan
• Pakistan received highest ADB loans in 2022: $5.58 billion
• ADB loans & grants to Pakistan (2021): $1.31 billion
• Largest shareholder of ADB: Japan

Last verified on 20-06-2026