Explanation

• 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

• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual
• involving the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina
• 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned.
• 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah: All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order.
• The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah (Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda)."
• "Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".

Additional information:

• He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.
• He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656–661 AD.
• He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Longest Railway Tunnel: Khojak Tunnel
• Also Known As: Shela Bagh Tunnel
• Length: 3.9 km (3,912 meters)
• Construction: 1888–1891
• Location: Toba Achakzai Range, Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan
• Connects: Qila Abdullah – Chaman

Additional information:

• Longest Road Tunnel: Lowari Tunnel

Last verified on 17-07-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979.
• He received the award for his contribution to the Electroweak Theory, which unified the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

Additional information:

• Born: 29 January 1926, Jhang, Punjab
• Died: 21 November 1996
• Ph.D.: 1952, Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
• Achievement: First Pakistani Nobel laureate and second Muslim Nobel laureate

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Russia is the largest country in the world.
• With a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²).
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Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

• Allah has mentioned 55 names of the Quran in the Quran itself.
• These names describe the qualities and guidance of the Holy Quran.
• Important names include Al-Furqan (The Criterion), Al-Huda (The Guidance), Al-Noor (The Light).
• It is the final divine book revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• It was revealed over 23 years (610–632 AD).

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• "Umm-ul-Momineen" (أم ٱلْمُؤْمِنِين‎) is an Arabic phrase meaning "Mothers of the Believers."
• It is a title given to the wives of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW as a sign of respect.
• The title is derived from verse 33:6 of the Quran.
• Muslims use this title before or after referring to these women.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira
• In: 610 AD
• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Number of verses: 5
• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026