Explanation

Explanation

• The first Urdu translation of the Holy Quran was done by Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin.
• Both were sons of Shah Waliullah.
• Shah Rafiuddin translated more literally, word-to-word.
• Shah Abdul Qadir’s translation was simpler and easier to understand.

Additional information

• First time translated into Punjabi:Tauqir Amaan Khan
• First time translated into Sindhi:Aakhund Azzizullah
• First time translated into English:George Sale
• First time in IndiaSindhi
• First time in WorldPersian

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

Explanation

• The Qur’an was first revealed on Lailat-ul-Qadr.
• It is known as the Night of Power or Decree.
• It is usually sought in the odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th) of Ramadan.
• It is better than a thousand months in reward.
• It marks the beginning of revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad means “Elimination of Strife (جھگڑے کا خاتمہ)”.
• It was launched on 22 February 2017 in Pakistan.
• The operation was initiated under Qamar Javed Bajwa.
• Its main aim was to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace.
• It is a nationwide security operation.

Last verified on 20-04-2026

Explanation

• He said that Honesty is the best policy.
• This sentence expresses a universal truth.
• In indirect speech, universal truths do not change tense.
• Only quotation marks are removed and “that” is added.
• The meaning remains exactly the same.

Last verified on 20-04-2026

Explanation

• Solids → fastest sound speed
• Liquids → medium speed
• Gases → slowest speed

Steel is more elastic and dense.

• Steel ≈ 5000 m/s
• Air ≈ 332 m/s
• Water ≈ 1500 m/s

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

Explanation

• Established: 19 December 1966
• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• 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

Explanation

• Air Marshal Mohammad Asghar Khan first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force
• Serving from 1957 to 1965.
• Known as the "Father of the Pakistan Air Force,"
•  Born in Jammu & Kashmir in 1921
•  He passed away on January 5, 2018

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Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of the Pak Army

Paery Cane was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Air Force

Gefford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy

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General Takka Khan was the first Chief of Staff of the Pak Army

Zafar Ahmed Chaudhry was the first Chief of Air Staff of the Air Force

Hasan Hafeez Ahmed was the first Chief of Naval Staff

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