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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Fragile means کمزور
• Weak means نازک
• Brittle means نازک

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Gwadar is a deep-sea port city in Pakistan (Balochistan).
• Its main role is international trade and maritime shipping.
• Fishing is also an important local economic activity.
• It is a key part of the CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor).
• It connects Pakistan with the Arabian Sea and global trade routes.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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• Purpose: Prevents text from being hidden in the binding
• Location: Can be added to left or top depending on binding type
• Adjustable in: Layout > Margins > Custom Margins > Gutter

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• The FIFA World Cup 2022 was held in Qatar.
• Argentina won the tournament, defeating France in the final.

The short list of FIFA World Cup hosts:

• 2010: South Africa
• 2014: Brazil
• 2018: Russia
• 2022: Qatar
• 2026: Canada, Mexico, and the United States
• 2030: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco; Anniversary match hosts: Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
• 2034: Saudi Arabia (Asia)

Last verified on 02-02-2026

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• “Hit the sack” is a common English idiom.
• It means to go to bed or go to sleep.
• It is used in informal daily conversation.
• The phrase became popular in the early 20th century.

Last verified on 24-05-2026

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• Pakistan's security framework evolved from the 20-point 
• National Action Plan, 2014 ·(post-APS attack) 
• To Revised National Action Plan – 2021 ·focusing on non-kinetic measures, terror financing
• National PVE Policy 2024: The root causes of extremism through community engagement and education.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

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بال جبریل کا پنجابی ترجمہ "جبریا اڈای" کے نام سے اسیر عابد نے کیا ہے۔ 

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The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

The idiom "to call a spade a spade" means to speak bluntly and truthfully.

It involves addressing something directly and honestly without using euphemisms or softening the truth.