Explanation

• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• From June 27, 1949, to June 29, 1954
• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 15, 1947
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan

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• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• World War II: Global war, 1939–1945.
• Little Boy: Dropped on Hiroshima, 6 August 1945.
• Fat Man: Dropped on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM.
  

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• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is known as Khalil Ullah (Friend of Allah).
• He is called the Father of Many Prophets.
• He was born in Iraq (ancient Mesopotamia).
• Son: Hazrat Ismail (A.S)
• Name mentioned in Quran: 67 times

Additional information:

• Kalim Ullah → Hazrat Musa (A.S)
• Ruh Ullah → Hazrat Isa (A.S)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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• Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan on 23 March 1956.
• He was the last Governor-General of Pakistan before becoming President.
• He was associated with the Republican Party.
• He abrogated the 1956 Constitution and imposed martial law (1958).
• He also served earlier as Governor of Bengal (India) and Governor-General of Pakistan.
• Born: 13 November 1899, Murshidabad, India
• Died: 13 November 1969, London, UK (buried in Iran)
• He was the great-grandson of Mir Jafar.

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• First President of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First elected President of Pakistan: Field Marshal Ayub Khan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• Name: Fahmida Mirza
• Tenure: 2008–2013
• Votes received: 249
• Opponent votes (Muhammad Israr Tareen): 70
• Party: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

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• The first Speaker of the National Assembly was Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

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• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Establishment Year: 1976
• Act Passed: 1975
• Act Number: LXXVII of 1975
• Initial Department: Civil Aviation Department
• Current Status: Federal security agency

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

Current President: Lula da Silva

Replaced: Jair Bolsonaro

Presidential Number: 39th

Term Started: 1 January 2023

Political Party: Workers’ Party

Previous Presidency: 35th President (2003–2011)

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Last verified on 08-05-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026