Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Location: Khewra, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
• Other Name: Mayo Salt Mine
• Status: Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine
• World Ranking: Second-largest salt mine
• Discovery: Traditionally attributed to Alexander the Great’s army (326 BC)
• Modern Mining: Developed during British rule; systematic mining began in 1872

Explanation

• Ranikot Fort is located in Jamshoro District, Sindh.
• It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh.
• It is believed to be the world's largest fort.
• It is circumference of approximately 32 KM or 20 Mile.
• The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO World Heritage status.
• The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975.
• The small Fort within Rani Kot Fort is known as Mari Kot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Karachi is the most populated city in Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Sindh Province.
• Karachi is Pakistan's major commercial, financial, and industrial center.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea.

Additional information:

Top 5 Populated Cities in Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Multan

Last verified on 03-10-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• She served as Governor from 2006 to 2009.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1 July 1948
• Founder: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Lahore is generally identified as Pakistan’s second-largest city after Karachi.

Additional information:

1. Karachi — approximately 18.87 million
2. Lahore — approximately 13.00 million
3. Faisalabad — approximately 3.69 million
4. Rawalpindi — approximately 3.36 million
5. Gujranwala — approximately 2.51 million

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan is the Khyber Pass

Connects Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar.

Elevation: 1,070 m (3,510 ft)

Traversed by: N-5 National Highway; Khyber Pass Railway

Location: in Landi Kotal and Jamrud

Range: White Mountains (Spin Ghar, Safed Koh)

Additional information 

Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet

Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• CTRL + H is the shortcut key used in most software (like MS Word, Excel) to open the Find and Replace dialog box.
• It allows users to search for a word or phrase and replace it with another.

Additional information:

• CTRL + F: Only opens the Find dialog
• CTRL + G: Opens the Go To dialog
• CTRL + R: Aligns text to the right in word processors

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan on 22 August 1947.

List of Country recognized Pakistan Date vise:

Last verified on 31-03-2026