Explanation

Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026

Explanation

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The Construction began in 1968. 
• They were Opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

  Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified 04-05-2026

Explanation

India got the Eastern Rivers:

1. Ravi
2. Beas
3. Sutlej

Pakistan got the Western Rivers:

1. Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab

• Signed date: 19 September 1960
• Brokered by: World Bank

• Place of signing: Karachi

• Effective from: 1 April 1960 (implementation period)

• Signatories:

  • Field Marshal Ayub Khan (Pakistan)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru (India)

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Urdu is the national language of Pakistan.
• Article 251: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan formally declares Urdu as the national language

Additional information

• National Animal: Markhor
• National Tree: Deodar
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)
• Field hockey is Pakistan's official national sport.

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Name: Qutaybah ibn Muslim
• Caliphate: Umayyad
• Position: Governor of Khurasan
• Tenure: 705–715 CE
• Major region: Transoxiana (Central Asia)
• Bukhara: Conquered during 706–709 CE
• Samarkand: Conquered in 710–712 CE

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 01-04-2026