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• Hazrat Salih (AS) was sent by Allah to guide the nation of Samood.
• The people of Samood lived in Al-Hijr (northwestern Arabia).
• They were skilled at carving houses into mountains.
• Punishment: A mighty earthquake and a terrible blast destroyed the nation.
• Famous Miracle: The pregnant she-camel (Naqatullah) came out of a rock by Allah's command.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• It is the fifth pillar of Islam.
• It is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially.
• The word Hajj means “to intend” or “to set out for a journey.”
• Hajj is performed in Makkah during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
• Mentioned in: Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran)

Additional information:

• The first Hajj in Islam led by Muslims took place in 9 A.H.
• Prophet Muhammad performed the Farewell Hajj in 10 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948.
• The First Postal Stamp of Pakistan was issued on 9th July 1948.
• Pakistan’s first currency note was issued on March 1, 1949.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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Ambassador Amna Baloch assumed the charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan in Sep 2024

Number: 33rd Foreign Secretary

Predecessor: Syrus Sajjad Qazi

Amna Baloch joined the Foreign Services of Pakistan in 1991

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• Law of Inertia = Newton’s First Law of Motion.
• States: “An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in the same direction and speed unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.”
• Explains why seat belts are important in cars.
• Applies to all objects on Earth and in space.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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Syed Asim Munir is the current Chief of Defence Forces after the 27th amendment since Dec 2025. 

His term is for five years.

He will remain CDA until Dec 2030.

He was appointed 11th Army Chief after the retirement of Qamar Javed Bajwa in Nov 2022.

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Updated & verified on 07-02-2026

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Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

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 Rizwan Saeed Sheikh is the current ambassador to the United States since 22 August 2024

replace Masood Khan

Last update & verified on 26-08-2024

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AKU was Founded in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university.

The Aga Khan University is an international.

It was founded by Prince Aga Khan IV the university expanded to:

Kenya

Tanzania

Uganda

the United Kingdom

Afghanistan.