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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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Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• 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

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• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975.
• It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul. Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Last verified on 02-03-2026

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• Honesty is an abstract noun because it refers to a quality or idea that cannot be seen or touched.
• Abstract nouns represent feelings, traits, or concepts like truth, love, and courage.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

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• "Badr" means "full moon" in Arabic.
• The Battle of Badr, also called Furqan.
• The Battle of Badr is also known as The Day of the Criterion.
• Day of the Criterion means کسوٹی کا دن
• It took place on Tuesday, 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH) near the city of Badr.
• Prophet Muhammad SAW, commanding his Sahaba, defeated the Quraysh army led by Abu Jahl (Amr ibn Hishām).
• The Kufar forces numbered 1,000.
• It was the first battle of Islam, with 313-317 Muslims.
• The Muslim forces included 82-85 Muhajirun and 231 Ansar (61 from Aws and 170 from Khazraj).
• They had 2 horses and 70 camels.
• Fourteen Muslims were martyred, while 70 Kufar were killed and 70 captured.
• Surah Al-Anfal mentions that Allah promised to reinforce the Muslims with 1,000 angels.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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• Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and teeth.
• It helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
• Its deficiency causes Rickets in children.
• Vitamin D = “Sunshine vitamin”
• Helps in bone mineralization
• Works with calcium to build strong skeleton

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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• Katpana Desert is a cold desert located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Popular for photography, jeep safaris, and desert snow landscapes.

Additional information:

• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• The famous August Offer was made by the Viceroy named Lord Linlithgow
• Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow
• Purpose: To secure Indian cooperation in World War II.
• Date: August 8, 1940.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

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• Sayyid Ameer Ali founded the London Muslim Federation in 1908.
• This organization was an independent organization and was not a branch of the All-India Muslim Federation.
• In 1909 he became the first Indian to sit as a member of the Privy Council's judicial committee.
• He served that role until his death in 1928.

Last verified on 04-04-2026