Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml is the 27th chapter of the Quran with 93 verses.
• It contains Bismillah in the 30th verse, making it the surah with two Bismillahs.
• Surah Al-Naml is an early Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Pakistani currency notes feature important national landmarks on the back side.
• The State Bank of Pakistan issued first banknotes on 1 October 1948.
• Printed by: Thomas De La Rue & Company (UK)

Additional information:

• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 100: Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Rs. 500: Badshahi Mosque
• Rs. 1000: Islamia College Peshawar
• Rs. 5000: Faisal Mosque

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

Explanation

• The Lowari Pass connects the regions of Chitral and Dir within Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province,
• It is a high mountain pass located in KPK
•  Its closure due to snow (late November to late May) 

Additional information RELATED PASSES:

• Babusar Pass – Connects Kaghan with Chilas
• Shandur Pass – Connects Chitral with Gilgit
• Malakand Pass – Connects Mardan with Swat
• Khunjerab Pass – Connects Pakistan with China

Last Updated on 14-01-2026

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• “At arm’s length” means keeping someone or something physically or emotionally distant.
• It implies avoiding closeness, either to stay safe or remain detached.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Rainfall is measured using a Rain Gauge.
• It collects rainwater and measures it in millimeters (mm).
• Widely used in weather forecasting and meteorology.
• Helps in studying climate and agriculture patterns.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran, with 286 verses.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
• The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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Thal Desert

• Location: East Punjab 
• Between: Indus & Jhelum rivers 
• Length: 190 miles

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Cave (Ghar-e-Hira) is located on Jabal Al-Noor mountain.
  
• Jabal Al-Noor also Called the “Mountain of Light” or “Hill of Illumination”.
  
• It takes around 45 minutes to reach the top.
  
• Muhammad first received revelation in a Mount Hira cave.
• The Holy Qur’an was revealed from 610-632 AD.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Guava is rich in Vitamin C.
• Contains more Vitamin C than oranges per 100 g.
• Strengthens immunity and skin health.
• Helps in iron absorption and antioxidant protection.

Last verified on 30-03-2026