Explanation

FATF (Financial Action Task Force):

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Purpose: To combat money laundering and terrorism financing
• Official Languages: English & French
• Full Member Countries: 37
• Full Member Organizations: 2
• Total Members: 39

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• The main function of the Airports Security Force is to ensure complete security at airports in Pakistan.
• It protects against unlawful interference, terrorism, and criminal activities.
• ASF ensures safe and secure airport operations for passengers and staff.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Year enforced: 2002
• Replaced law: Police Act 1861
• Main purpose: Improve crime prevention and public safety

Focus areas:

• Crime detection
• Public order maintenance
• Police accountability

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• It is part of the Karakorum Range.
• It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
• K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level.
• K-2 is Also Known As Godwin Austin.
  
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• K2 mountain was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856.
• The Silk Route is also known as the Karakoram Highway.

Additional information:

• The first highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest.
• It is located in Nepal.
• The new height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86m (29,032 feet).
• Mount Everest was named after George Everest in 1856.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Native name: Birləşmiş Millətlər Təşkilatının İqlim Dəyişikliyi Konfransı (2024)
• Host City: Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium.
• Dates: November 11–22, 2024.
• The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference 
• Theme 2024: Solidarity for a greener world
• Organised by: Azerbaijan
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Mukhtar Babayev
• Previous event ← Dubai 2023

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
• The meeting focused on the Gaza and Middle East situation.

Additional information:

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly were present.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
• Established: 1997
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Main Function: Regulation of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution
• Purpose: Consumer protection and fair tariff system

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Abraham (A.S) is called Abu-ul-Ambiya / Jadd-ul-Anbiya (Father of Prophets).
• His name is mentioned in the Qur’an 67 times.
• He was sent to Jordan / Sham region after leaving Hazrat Hajar (A.S) and Hazrat Ismail (A.S) in Makkah valley (Bakkah).
• He had two wives: Hajar and Sarah.
• He had two famous sons: Ishmael (A.S) and Isaac (A.S).
• He is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
• He built the Kaaba with Hazrat Ismail (A.S).

Last verified on 28-04-2026