Explanation

Inchoate Urdu Meaning:  ابتدائی / نامکمل / غیر ترقی یافتہ

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Phase I of CPEC = Energy + Infrastructure
• CPEC Phase II (2021–2025/2030) = Industry, agriculture, and SEZ development
• Phase II is often described as aligning with Pakistan’s "5Es Framework"
• Export,
• E-Pakistan,
• Environment,
• Energy,
• Equity

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework:
• This was approved in the 6th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting in December 2016
• Total of nine Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were originally agreed upon for development across Pakistan
• Allama Iqbal (Punjab),
• Rashakai (KP),
• Dhabeji (Sindh),
• Bostan (Balochistan),
• Mohmand (ex-FATA),
• Moqpondass (GB),
• Mirpur (AJ&K),
• ICT Model (Islamabad),
• PSM Land (Karachi).
• Four (04) primary SEZs being prioritized for fast-track development
• Allama Iqbal,
• Rashakai,
• Dhabeji,
• Bostan

Additional information 

• As of January 2026, the number of approved Special Economic Zones under CPEC Phase 2.0 has increased to 44.

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• The Paris Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015,
• Also known as COP21
• Drafted:30 November – 12 December 2015 in Le Bourget, France
• Location: Paris, France
• It entered into force on 4 November 2016.
• Languages
• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• French
• Russian
• Spanish
• Currently, as of 27 January 2026, there are 194 Parties to the Paris Agreement.

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

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• Native name: 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
• Date: 30 November – 13 December 2023
• Location: Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Organised by: United Arab Emirates
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Sultan Al Jaber
• Previous event ← Sharm El Sheikh 
• The first UN climate agreement was held in 1992. 

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

Based on the options provided (Nuh A.S, Dawood A.S, Musa A.S), the correct answer is None of the Above

Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) is known as the friend of Allah (SWT).

• Titled Khalil-Allah (The Friend of God)

Additional information

• Musa (A.S) was known as Kalimullah (one who spoke to Allah)

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• The punishment related to zina was revealed in 5 A.H. during the Islamic period in Madinah.
• In Pakistan, laws about zina were introduced on 9 February 1979 under the Hudood Ordinances.
• Zina is prohibited in both: Quran and Hadith
• To prove zina, Islam requires four adult witnesses.
• The condition of four witnesses is mentioned in Surah An-Nur (24:11–13).

Last updated question on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Signed date: 19 September 1960
• Brokered by: World Bank

Pakistan got the Western Rivers:

1. Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab

India got the Eastern Rivers:

1. Ravi
2. Beas
3. Sutlej

Signatories:

• Field Marshal Ayub Khan (Pakistan)
• Jawaharlal Nehru (India)

Place of signing: Karachi

Effective from: 1 April 1960 (implementation period)

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib was a close companion, cousin, and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.
• He belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of Quraish tribe in Makkah.
• He was known as Abu Turab and Asadullah (Lion of Allah).
• He ruled as the 4th Caliph (656–661 AD) and
• He was martyred in 661 AD.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Major organizations providing financial assistance to Pakistan are the IMF
• Pakistan officially became a member of the IMF on July 11, 1950.
• IMF stands for International Monetary Fund.

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026