Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution introduced a Parliamentary system of government with a Bicameral Legislature in Pakistan.
• The Constitution of 1973 is the supreme law of Pakistan.
• It was introduced by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• The system gave executive authority to the Prime Minister and Parliament.

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• Sulah-e-Hudaibiya was signed in the year 628/6 A.H.
• It was signed for 10 Years.
• It was scribed by Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A).
• Hudabia is the name of the tree.
• It was a pivotal treaty between Muhammadﷺ, representing the state of Medina, and the Qurayshi tribe.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• “Rule of Thumb” refers to a general guideline based on practical experience, not a precise measurement.
• It is used when giving an approximate or rough estimate.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

🔹 1 BTU = 1055.06 Joules (approx.)

🔹 1 BTU = 252 calories (approx.)

🔹 1 Joule = 0.0009478 BTU

🔹 1 kWh = 3412 BTU, linking electrical energy to heat energy.

🔹 Commonly used in heating/cooling systems

🔹 Named after the British engineers who developed early thermal measurements

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

1962 Constitution

• System: Presidential System
• Introduced by: General Ayub Khan
• Legislature: National Assembly + Provincial Assemblies
• Election system: Indirect (Basic Democracies)

Additional information:

1956 Constitution

• System: Parliamentary System
• Head of State: President (ceremonial)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister

1973 Constitution

• Head of Government: Prime Minister (executive authority)
• System: Parliamentary System (Federal Parliamentary Democracy)
• Head of State: President (ceremonial role)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Office: 14 Aug 1947 – 11 Sep 1948
• Duration: ~1 year 28 days
• Monarch: George VI

• Office: 14 Sep 1948 – 17 Oct 1951
• Duration: ~3 years 33 days
• Monarch: George VI

• Office: 17 Oct 1951 – 7 Aug 1955
• Duration: ~3 years 294 days
• Monarch: George VI / Elizabeth II

• Office: 7 Aug 1955 – 23 Mar 1956
• Duration: ~299 days
• Monarch: Elizabeth II

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Name: Meesaq-e-Madina / Constitution of Medina
• Year: 622 CE (1 AH)
• Place: Medina, Arabia
• Issued by: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Total articles: 47 (commonly cited)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• From June 27, 1949, to June 29, 1954
• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 15, 1947
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan

Additional information:

• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979.
• It is joined to strengthen relations with developing countries.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1961
• Founding Conference: Belgrade, Serbia
• Members: 120 developing countries
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Founding Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno, Josip Broz Tito, Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser

Last verified on 23-06-2026