Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

• The narrow strip is called the Wakhan Corridor.
• It is located in northeastern Afghanistan.
• It separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• This corridor was created as a buffer zone during the 19th century (Great Game).
• Length: ~350 km
• Width: 13–65 km (approx.)

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Chief Minister: Maryam Nawaz
• Oath Taken: 26 February 2024
• Province: Punjab
• Predecessor: Mohsin Naqvi
• Political Party: Pakistan Muslim League (N) – PML-N

Additional information:

• Benazir Bhutto was Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister.
• She was serving from 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Deodar is the National tree of Pakistan.
• It is also known as  Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus Deodara).
• Its name is derived from 'Sanskrit' and means "Wood of the God".
• It is amongst the tallest trees in the country.
• Its heights of around 40-50 meters.

Additional information:

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

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• 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)

Most Important Information:

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

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

Explanation

• The SI unit of electrical resistance is Ohm (Ω).
• It measures how much a material opposes the flow of electric current.
• Higher resistance means less current flows.
• It is defined by V = IR (Ohm’s Law).
• 1 Ohm = 1 Volt per Ampere.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The UN Secretary-General who visited Larkana, Sindh was António Guterres.
• Visit Year: September 2022
• His visit aimed to assess flood damage and express solidarity.

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

• Gamma rays have the highest penetrating power among these particles.
• Due to their lack of mass and charge.
• It allowing them to pass through most materials.

Additional information:

• Alpha radiation has the lowest penetrating power.

Last verified on 12-04-2026

Explanation

• Noise intensity is measured in decibels (dB).
• It indicates the loudness of sound.
• It helps assess noise pollution in cities, industries, and traffic areas.
• Noise pollution affects hearing, stress levels, and sleep.
• Reducing exposure above 85 dB is important for health protection.

Last verified on 19-03-2026