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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• The 1st Islamic Summit Conference was held in Rabat.

Additional information:

• 1st: Rabat, Morocco — 22–25 September 1969
• 2nd: Lahore, Pakistan — 22–24 February 1974
• 3rd: Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia — 25–28 January 1981
• 4th: Casablanca, Morocco — 16–19 January 1984
• 5th: Kuwait City, Kuwait — 26–29 January 1987

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first Asian poet to receive the Lenin Peace Prize.
• He was awarded in 1962 by the Soviet Union for his contributions to literature and peace.
• He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• He wrote extensively in Urdu and Punjabi.
• Born: February 13, 1911, Narowal, Pakistan
• Died: November 20, 1984, Lahore, Pakistan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• General Tikka Khan became the first COAS of Pakistan Army.
• In 1972, the title changed from C-in-C to Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• The first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) was Sir Frank Messervy.
• Later, General Ayub Khan became the first Muslim C-in-C of Pakistan Army.

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• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ primarily recited Surah Al-Fath (Chapter 48)
• Riding his camel, and frequently recited verse 17:81 from Surah Al-Isra,
• The conquest of Mecca occurred in December 629 or January 630 AD (Julian), 20 Ramadan, 8 AH.
• The Prophet SAW entered on his favorite camel, Al-Kaswa, with Usama Ibn Zaid (R.A.) sitting behind him.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

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• Syed Ameer Ali authored "The Spirit of Islam".
• It was published in 1891.
• The book provides a comprehensive study of Islam's core principles and beliefs.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron.

He has been serving as president since 14 May 2017 and was re‑elected in 2022.

Macron is the eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France.

He leads the centrist political movement Renaissance.

Last updated on 25 Jan 2026

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Mustard is a Rabi crop.

Rabi crop is grown in autumn or early winter

They harvested in spring or early summer

They are grown in October or November. 

major rabi crop in India and Pakistan is:

• wheat, 
• barley,
• mustard,
• sesame,
•  peas.

Rabi crops are known as winter crops.

ND23-4-2023

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Gwadar Port is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Gwadar, located in Balochistan.

Pakistan has three big sea ports named as Karachi Port, Muhammad Bin Qasim port, and Gwadar port.

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Union Jack flower of UK was adopted in 1801

Because it combines, the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign.

ð  The kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland.