Explanation

• Namaz-e-Istisqa is the special prayer offered to seek rain from Allah.
• It is performed when there is drought or lack of rainfall.
• Muslims gather and pray collectively for mercy and rain.

Additional information:

• Namaz-e-Kasoof → Solar eclipse prayer
• Namaz-e-Khusuf → Lunar eclipse prayer

Last verified on 18-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Division of Quranic Surahs:

• Total Surahs → 114
• Makki Surahs → 86
• Madani Surahs → 28
• Revealed over → 23 years
• Madani period → about 10 years

Madani Surahs usually have longer verses (Ayahs).

• They focus on laws, social system, and community life.
• The first complete Madani Surah is Surah Al-Baqarah.

List of 28 Madani Surah in Quran:

1. Al Baqarah سورہ البقرہ

2. Al e Imran سورہ آل عمران

3. An Naas سورہ النسائ

4. Al Maaeda سورہ المائدہ

5. An Faal سورہ الانفال

6. Towba سورہ التوبہ

7. Al Raad سورہ الرعد

8. Al Haj سورہ الحج

9. Al Noor سورہ النور

10. Al Ahzab سورہ الاحزاب

11. Muhammad سورہ محمد

12. Al Fatah سورہ الفتح

13. Al Hujraat سورہ الحجرات

14. Al Rehman سورہ الرحمٰن

15. Al Hadeed سورہ الحدید

16. Al Mujadelah سورہ المجادلہ

17. Al Hashr سورہ الحشر

18. Al Mumtahina سورہ الممتحنہ

19. Al Saaf سورہ الصف

20. Al Juma سورہ الجمعہ

21. Al Munafiqon سورہ المنافقون

22. Al Tagabun سورہ التغابن

23. Al Talaq سورہ الطلاق

24. Al Tahreem سورہ التحریم

25. Al Insan سورہ الانسان

26. Al Baeana سورہ البینہ

27. Al Zalzalah سورہ الزلزال

28. Al Nasar سورہ النصر

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

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 04-05-2026

Explanation

• The Headquarters locates in in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
  • Founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985.
  • Official languages of contracting states: 24 languages
  There are eight member countries in SAARC:
  1. Afghanistan 
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Bhutan 
  4. India 
  5. Nepal
  6. Maldives
  7. Pakistan
  8. Sri Lanka
  *******
  
  
  Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad SAW representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

The term of the Members of Senate is six years, however, one-half of its members retire after every three years.

Explanation

Explanation

• The first Jumuah prayer was performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after Hijrah.
• It took place in the year 1 A.H during the migration to Madinah.
• The Prophet (PBUH) led the prayer at Banu Salim ibn Awf area.
• This was the first official Friday congregation in Islam.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• The Indus River system is mainly known as the Punjab river system.
• It consists of five major rivers.
• These rivers are: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
• They are the main source of irrigation in Pakistan.
• This system supports agriculture and economy.

Last verified on 26-04-2026