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Last verified on 08-09-2026

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As of August 2026, Japan is the largest shareholder of ADB.  

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 full form of ADB: Asian Development Bank 

The headquarter of the Asian Development Bank is in Manila

Asian Development Bank was established on December 19, 1966

Membership: 68 countries

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• On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution.
• He dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and imposed Martial Law.
• He appointed General Muhammad Ayub Khan as the first Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA).

Additional information:

• Promulgated: 23 March 1956
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Governor-General replaced by: President
• Minimum Age for President: 40 years
• Form of Government: Parliamentary
• Articles / Parts / Schedules: 234 Articles, 13 Parts, 6 Schedules

Last verified on 21-07-2026

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• Caspian Sea, Red Sea and Aral Sea are actually lakes.
• The Caspian Sea and Aral Sea are actually endorheic (inland) salt lakes.
• They are called “seas” due to their large size and historical naming.

Additional information:

• The Caspian Sea lies between Europe and Asia.
• The Aral Sea has drastically shrunk due to river diversion for irrigation.
• The Red Sea connects to the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Rome, Italy
• Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Founded: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations (UN)
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Purpose: Eliminate hunger, improve nutrition, food security, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry worldwide.

Last verified on 25-01-2026

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• The tomb of Baba Bulleh Shah is located in Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan.
• His real name was Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri.
• He was a famous Punjabi Sufi poet, philosopher, and reformer.
• Born: 1680, Uch Sharif (present-day Punjab, Pakistan)
• Died: 1757, Kasur

Last verified on 17-07-2026

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• Torait (Tawrat) is known as the Old Testament in the Bible.  
• It was revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses A.S.). 
• It contains laws and teachings given to the Israelites.

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• Zabur → Revealed to Prophet Dawood (A.S.)
• Injeel → Revealed to Prophet Isa (A.S.)
• Qur'an → Revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
• He served from 27 December 1947 to 24 October 1954.
• Preceded by: Liaquat Ali Khan (acting role before formal ministry setup)
• Succeeded by: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Party: All India Muslim League

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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