Explanation

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): City or district coverage

• LAN (Local Area Network): Small area, e.g., home, office
• WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers countries or continents, e.g., Internet
• PAN (Personal Area Network): Very small area, e.g., devices connected via Bluetooth

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

• Pakistan’s economy largely depends on the textile sector, which is based on cotton production.
• Cotton and cotton manufactured products are the largest share of Pakistan’s exports.
• The textile industry includes yarn, cloth, garments, and towels exported worldwide.
• Major export markets include USA, China, UK, Germany, and UAE.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Jinns are a creation of Allah made from smokeless fire.
• They are invisible to humans but have free will, unlike angels.
• Mentioned in the Quran: Surah Al-Rahman (55:15) and Surah Al-Hijr (15:27).

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

1. Badr (fought three times)
2. Uhud
3. Bani Mustalaq
4. Khandaq
5. Bani Quraizhah
6. Khayber
7. Fathu Makkah
8. Hunain and Taif

Explanation

• With "neither…nor", the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it.
• Here, "children" is plural, so the correct verb is are:
• Neither Hafsa nor children are coming to the party.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• A major financial agency of the United Nations and an international financial institution.
• Pakistan officially became a member of the IMF on July 11, 1950.
• IMF founded: 27 December 1945
• Headquarters: Washington, USA
• Total members: 190
• Official language: English

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan Television (PTV) started its live transmission on November 26, 1964
• At the pilot station in Lahore.
• The initial broadcasts were entirely live, as video tape recording (VTR)

Additional information:

• 2nd, in Dhaka in 1965.
• 3rd, in Rawalpindi-Islamabad in 1965.
• 4th Karachi in 1966.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026