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• Caliph: Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) (634–644 AD)
• Commander: Amr ibn al-Aas (RA)
• Conquest Period: 640–642 AD (19–21 AH)
• Key Victory: Capture of Babylon Fortress (641 AD)
• Capital Established: Fustat (641 AD), the first Islamic capital of Egypt.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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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.

Additional information:

• 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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• 24-karat (24K) gold is considered the "best"
• Purity: 99.9% pure gold.
• Color: Rich, deep, bright yellow.

Additional information

• 22K Gold: 91.7% pure gold. It is mixed with harder metals like silver or copper.
• 18K Gold: 75% pure gold. It is highly durable and excellent for diamond settings 
• Carat is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds/gold.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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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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• Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.
• It was chosen as the national flower in 1961.

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Tree: Deodar
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 08-03-2026

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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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• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore

Additional information:

• Smallest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Torghar (KPK)
• Largest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Chagai (Balochistan)

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Districts and Divisions of Pakistan:

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• KPK: 38 Districts, 7 Divisions
• Sindh: 30 Districts, 6 Divisions
• Balochistan: 41 Districts, 11 Divisions
• Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts, 3 Divisions
• Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts, 3 Divisions

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.
• 'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

Last verified on 01-05-2026