Explanation

• The financial year of Pakistan starts on 1 July.
• It ends on 30 June of the next year.
• This period is used for budget and tax calculations.
• It is also called the fiscal year.
• Government budgets are announced according to this cycle.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Muawiya I (RA) became the first caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate.
• He assumed power after the period of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
• Umayyad rule: 661 – 750 AD
• First Caliph: Muawiya I (661–680 AD)
• Last Caliph: Marwan II (744–750 AD)
• Birth: 602 AD (Mecca)
• Death: 680 AD (Damascus

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Above Board means ایماندار یا قابل اعتماد شخص
• "Above board" means being honest and transparent in one's dealings, without hiding any intentions.
• It refers to someone who is trustworthy and fair in their actions.

Last verified on 04-06-2026

Explanation

• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

•  Bait-e-Rizwan was made under a Keeker (or Kikar/Acacia) tree.
• Also known as Bait-e-Shajrah (Pledge of the Tree),
• Took place in 6 Hijri at Hudaibiya,
• When approximately 1400 companions swore to stand with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• After hearing a false rumor regarding the death of Hazrat Usman (R.A).
• The pledge taken to take revenge on Hazrat Usman (RA) 

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Hamza (RA) is regarded as the first commander of the Islamic army.
• He was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was also known as “Sayyid-ush-Shuhada” (Leader of Martyrs).
• He led the first Islamic expedition (Sariyyah) in early Madinah period.
• He was martyred in the Battle of Uhud in 3 AH.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Rakat: 2
• Specials: No Adhan or Iqamah; Quran recited aloud in both rakats.
• Meaning: Istisqa = seeking water from Allah.

• Namaz-e-Khusuf (نماز خسوف): Offered during a lunar eclipse.
• Namaz-e-Kusoof (نماز کسوف): Offered during a solar eclipse.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed his Bar-at-Law examination on 25 May 1893.
• He studied law at Lincoln’s Inn in London, one of the four Inns of Court.
• After completing his legal training, he returned to India in 1896 and started his legal career in Bombay.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• 10 Downing Street, colloquially known as Number 10.
• It is the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.
• It located on Downing Street in London's City of Westminster.

Additional information:

• It was constructed between 1682 and 1684 by architect Kenton Couse.
• The building, over 300 years old, boasts approximately 100 rooms.
• It was officially designated on 14 January 1970.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

In 1979,  Dr. Abdul Salam won the Nobel Prize for physics.

He was the second Muslim and first Pakistani scientist to get the Nobel Prize.

He won 12 Awards with his wife.

1. Copley Medal: 1990
2. Royal Medal: 1978
3. Hughes Medal: 1964
4. Pride of Performance: 1958
5. Nishan-e-Imtiaz
6. Adams Prize: 1958
7. Lomonosov Gold Medal: 1983
8. Atoms for Peace Award
9. Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Physics: 1981
10. Smith's Prize for Essay: 1950
11. Jožef Stefan Medal: 1980
12. Cristoforo Colombo Prize: 1992

Additional information 

As of 2018, there have been two Pakistanis who have won the Nobel Prize.

• First was Pakistani physicist Abdus Salam
• Second was Malala Yousafzai