Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) is located on Jabal Al-Noor mountain.
  
• Jabal Al-Noor also Called the “Mountain of Light” or “Hill of Illumination”.
  
• It takes around 45 minutes to reach the top.
  
• Muhammad SAW first received revelation in a Mount Hira cave.
• The Holy Qur’an was revealed from 610-632 AD.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Faisalabad is called Manchester of Pakistan.
• Because it's the biggest textile city in Pakistan.
• It is formerly known as Lyallpur.
• It is the third-largest city in Pakistan.
• It is the second largest city in the Province of Punjab.
• It is famous for its textile mills.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad SAW representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Meekail (A.S) is responsible for providing rain, sustenance, and food to creatures.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Jibriel (A.S) – Brings Allah’s revelations to prophets.
• Hazrat Israfeel (A.S) – Will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment.
• Hazrat Izrail (A.S) – Angel of death, takes souls at the time of death.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• First dry port: Lahore Dry Port
• Year: 1973
• Authority: Pakistan Railways
• Location: Mughalpura, Lahore
• Purpose: Inland cargo/custom clearance

Additional information:

• Karachi Dry Port (1974)
• Quetta Dry Port (1984)
• Peshawar Dry Port (1986)
• Multan Dry Port (1988)
• Rawalpindi Dry Port (1990)

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Jail System in Islam was introduced by Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A).
• He was the 2nd Caliph of Islam.
• His rule lasted from 634–644 AD (10 years).
• Accepted Islam: 616 AD (at the age of 32 years).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Faisalabad is the third-largest city in Pakistan by population
• Settled: 1890
• Former name: Lyallpur
• Founded by: James Broadwood Lyall
• Named after: Faisal of Saudi Arabia

Here is a list of the ten largest cities in Pakistan by population:

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Gujranwala
6. Multan
7. Hyderabad
8. Peshawar
9. Islamabad (Capital city)
10. Quetta

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Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026