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• Masjid al-Khayf is located in Mina, near Makkah.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offered prayers here and delivered a sermon during Hajjat al-Wada (10 AH).
• In this mosque almost 70 Prophets are buried.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation.”
• The term was popularized by Desmond Tutu.
• It reflects the country’s diverse cultures, languages, and races.
• Became famous after the end of apartheid (1994).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed or confined spaces.
• It is classified as an anxiety disorder.
• People with claustrophobia may panic in elevators, small rooms, or windowless spaces.
• Symptoms include shortness of breath, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located in Bahawalpur.
• It is in the desert area of Lal Sohanra, Cholistan.
• It is the largest solar power plant in Pakistan.
• The park was built in May 2015.
• Installed capacity is 400–600 MW, generating clean energy.
• Total cost of construction was $121 million.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

• Senate: Upper House of Pakistan
• Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا
• Senate elections: after 3 years
• Members term: 6 years
• Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years
• Formation: 1973
• Original members: 45
• Raised to 63: 1977
• Raised 87: 2 March, 1985
• Raised to 100: 2002
• Current: 96

Additional information:

• Head of Senate is called: Chairman
• National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan
• Seats for each province: 23
• Baluchistan, Sindh, KPK, Punjab Women Seats: 4
• ICT Women Seat: 1
• Total Women Seats: 17

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai.

Youngest Chairman Senate: Sadiq Sanjrani.

First Chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan.

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• The Sukkur Barrage, officially named Lloyd Barrage, is located in Sindh Province.
• It built from 1923 to 1932 during the British Raj.
• It was rehabilitated in November 2004. 
• The barrage is approximately 2 km (1 mi) long.
• It is the oldest in Pakistan, with seven canals taking off from it.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Surah Al-Hajj (سورہ حج) is the 22nd chapter of the Qur’an.
• It consists of 78 ayats and 10 rukus.
• It was revealed in Madina, but part of it (verses 1–24) relates to the Makki period of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The rest (verses 25–78) was revealed during the early Madni period.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026