Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA) is the first female martyr (Shaheedah) of Islam.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir (RA), was the first male martyr (Shaheed) in Islam.
• Hazrat Harith bin Abi Hala (RA) is the first child martyr (Shaheed).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Injeel is the holy book revealed by Allah to Hazrat Isa (A.S).
• Meaning: “Good News”; also called Gospel (means Truth)
• It was revealed in Hebrew.

Additional information:

• Tawrat: Revealed to Hazrat Musa (A.S)
• Zabur: Revealed to Hazrat Dawud (A.S)
• Quran: Revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of Amnesty International (AI) is located in London, United Kingdom.
• Founded: 1961
• Founder: Peter Benenson
• Members & Supporters: More than 7 million
• Presence: Over 150 countries
• Main Purpose: Protection and promotion of human rights
• Nobel Peace Prize: 1977
• Awarded for: "Worldwide respect for human rights."

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Location: Nepal–China (Tibet) border in the Himalayas
• Highest peak in the world: Mount Everest
• Height: 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft)
• Named after: Sir George Everest in 1856
• First successful expedition: 1953

Additional information:

• First climbers: Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa) & Sir Edmund Hillary – 1953
• First person to climb Everest twice: Nawang Gombu
• First Pakistani woman to summit Everest: Samina Baig – 2013
• Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Sheroze Kashif
• First blind Asian (3rd in world) to climb Everest: Zhang Hong
• Fastest woman to summit Everest: Tsang Yin-hung (Hong Kong) – 2021

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• “Chilum Joshi” is a festival celebrated in the Kalash Valley
• Also known as the Kalash Spring Festival
• Kalash Valley in the Chitral District of KPK
• Celebrated annually from May 13th to May 16th
• The first day is celebrated as "Milk Day," where the Kalasha people offer milk to their gods
  

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The first Surah of the Holy Quran is Surah Al-Fatiha.
• Total verses: 7
• Total words: 29
• Total letters: 139
• Position: 1st Surah of the Holy Quran
• Revelation: Makki Surah

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Fatiha is called “Umm-ul-Kitab” (Mother of the Book).
• It is also known as “Ash-Shifa” (The Cure) because it is considered a source of spiritual healing.
• It is also called “The Opening”.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Quba was the first mosque built in the history of Islam.
• Established in 622 CE on the outskirts of Medina (Yathrib).
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent 14 days praying Qasr here.
• The first Friday prayer was led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in this mosque.

Additional and Most Important information:

• Masjid-ul-Haram (Kaaba): First mosque on the surface of the earth.
• Masjid-e-Quba: First mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Islamic history.
• Masjid-e-Aqsa: Built much earlier, associated with Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S.).
• Masjid-e-Nabavi: Built after Prophet’s arrival in Medina, not the first.

Last verified on 14-03-2026