Explanation

• Section 56 of CNSA, 1997 deals with mutual legal assistance requests.
• It allows Pakistan to cooperate with other countries in drug-related investigations.
• It is used for sharing evidence and legal support internationally.
• It strengthens cross-border anti-narcotics enforcement.

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Explanation

• Section 48 of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 deals with appeals.
• It provides the legal right to challenge a court decision.
• An accused or prosecution can file an appeal against conviction or sentence.
• It ensures judicial review of narcotics-related cases.

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Explanation

• Banana is mostly cultivated in Sindh province of Pakistan.
• More than 90% of banana cultivation area is in Sindh.
• It contributes about 80% of total national banana production.
• Pakistan grows bananas on around 34.9 thousand hectares of land.

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Explanation

• The Chinese parliament is called the National People’s Congress (NPC).
• It passes laws, approves the budget, and appoints top officials.
• Location: Beijing
• Type: Unicameral legislature
• Meetings: Once every year (annual session)

Explanation

• The Pakistan–China border is officially called the Sino-Pak Boundary (Sino-Pakistan Border).
• The border agreement was signed on March 2, 1963.
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.

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Explanation

• Benevolent means kind, charitable, or well-meaning.
• Malevolent is the opposite, meaning having or showing ill will or harmful intentions.

Benevolent means نفاست

• Malevolent means بدنامی
• Cruel means ظالمانہ
• Malicious means نقصان دہ

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Explanation

• “Abate” means to reduce in intensity, amount, or severity.
• Abate means شدت، مقدار، یا شدت کو کم کرنا
• Lessen, Diminish, Halt and Decline means شدت، مقدار، یا شدت کو کم کرنا

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Explanation

• Khums on wealth from forest resources and public timber is 20%.
• Khums means one-fifth (1/5) share, which equals 20%.
• It applies to certain types of natural and public resources.

Additional information:

• Zakat on savings/wealth: 2.5%
• Ushr on agriculture: 5% or 10% (depending on irrigation)

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Explanation

• Date: 20 June 1980
• Introduced by: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
• Zakat Rate: 2.5% on savings
• Ushr: Tax on agricultural produce
• Purpose: Poverty alleviation and welfare distribution

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Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026