Explanation

General Elections are held after every 5 years.

The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970.

Yahya Khan issued a Legal Framework Order for the first general elections.

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

• Location: Egypt
• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

Mansoor Usman Awan appointed is the current Attorney General for Pakistan.

Appointment Date: 27 March 2023

Predecessor: Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi (resigned on 24 March 2023) 

Last updated on 29-07-2026

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• China is Pakistan's largest trade partner in imports.
• The country imports a wide range of goods from China.
• Including machinery, electronics, and textiles.
• This making it a key player in Pakistan's trade dynamics.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 

celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate 

Explanation

• Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the Indo–Pak War of 1965.
• The Indo–Pak War of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India from August to September 1965.
• Ayub Khan served as the 2nd President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
• The war ended with the UN-sponsored ceasefire on 23 September 1965.
• It was followed by the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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