Explanation

Only 11 heroes have received Nishan-e-Haider in Pakistan’s history.

Nishan-e-Haider means “Emblem of the Lion”.

It is Pakistan’s highest military award for bravery.

Additional information:

1. Muhammad Sarwar – Punjab Regiment, Captain, 1947 War, 27 July 1948
2. Saif Ali Janjua – 5/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Naik, 1947 War, 26 October 1948
3. Tufail Mohammad – 13 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1958 Skirmishes, 7 August 1958
4. Raja Aziz Bhatti – 17 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1965 War, 10 September 1965
5. Rashid Minhas – No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pilot Officer, 1971 War, 20 August 1971
6. Muhammad Akram – 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 5 December 1971
7. Shabbir Sharif – 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 6 December 1971
8. Muhammad Hussain – 20 Lancers, Sowar, 1971 War, 10 December 1971
9. Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua – 15 Punjab Regiment, Lance Naik, 1971 War, 17 December 1971
10. Karnal Sher Khan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Captain, Kargil War, 5 July 1999
11. Lalak Jan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Havildar, Kargil War, 7 July 1999

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Explanation

• Full Name: Arooj Aftab
• Nationality: Pakistani

Grammy Nominations: 64th Annual Grammy Awards

• Best New Artist
• Best Global Music Performance

Significance: First Pakistani woman to receive Grammy nominations

Music Style: Fusion of jazz, classical, and Sufi music

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Explanation

Samiullah Khan Nickname: The Flying Horse (for his exceptional speed)

• Birth: 6 September 1951, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Awards:

• Pride of Performance – 1983
• Sitara-e-Imtiaz – 2014

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Explanation

• Approval Date: 28 December 2021 (Federal Cabinet)
• Public Launch: 14 January 2022
• Revealed By: Prime Minister Imran Khan
• Duration: 2022–2026 (Five-year plan)

Explanation

Maqbool Bhat was executed by India in 1984.

Additional information:

• Born: 1938, Trehgam, Kupwara, Kashmir
• Co-founder of JKLF: 1965

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Explanation

• Birthplace: Balkh (modern-day Afghanistan)
• Birth Year: 1207 AD
• Death: 17 December 1273 AD (Konya, present-day Turkey)
• Age at Death: 66 years
• Famous Work: Masnavi-ye Ma’navi (Spiritual couplets)
• Contribution: Founder of the Mevlevi Sufi Order (Whirling Dervishes)

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Explanation

• The Kashmir issue was first discussed in the United Nations in 1948 by Sir Philip Noel-Baker.
• It arose after the first Indo-Pak war (1947–48).
• Britain participated in UN debates as a member state.

Additional information:

• He later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his work on disarmament.

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Explanation

lw = 297 ... (1)

(l+3)(w-1) = 297 + 3

lw - l + 3w - 3 = 300

297 - l + 3w = 303

-l + 3w = 6 ... (2)

From (1), l = 297/w

Substitute in (2):

-297/w + 3w = 6

3w² - 6w - 297 = 0

w² - 2w - 99 = 0

(w-11)(w+9) = 0

w = 11

l = 297/11 = 27

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Explanation

1994 = 6000

Doubled every 8 years:

1986 = 3000

1978 = 1500

1970 = 750

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Explanation

Initial value = 12000

Depreciation = 5% per year

Year 1: 12000 × 0.95 = 11400

Year 2: 11400 × 0.95 = 10830

Year 3: 10830 × 0.95 = 10288.5

Year 4: 10288.5 × 0.95 = 9774.075 ≈ 9774

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