Explanation

• “Always” means all the time; constantly.
• Its direct antonym in degree of frequency is seldom, meaning rarely; hardly ever.
• Always means ہمیشہ
• Seldom means شاید ہی کبھی

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

First time celebrated in 2020 by the United Nations.  

Theme 2025: Tea for Better Lives

Theme 2026: Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities

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Explanation

• Proteins are called body-building foods.
• They help in growth, repair of tissues, and muscle development.
• They are essential for maintaining and rebuilding body cells.
• They are made of amino acids, the building blocks of the body.
• Deficiency of protein can lead to weak muscles and poor growth.

Last verified on 06-05-2026

Explanation

• A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun and ends in -ing.
• In the sentence, "driving" is the gerund as it refers to the action of driving and functions as a noun in the context.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• At age 12, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib (RA)
• Met a Christian monk Bahira in Basra, Syria who noticed signs of prophethood

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Nisab for goats/sheep: 40 animals over 1 year old → Zakat becomes obligatory.
• If less than 40 goats/sheep: No Zakat.

Additional information:

• Camels: Zakat payable starting at 5 camels.
• Sheep: Zakat payable starting at 40 sheep.
• Gold: Zakat payable on 7.5 tolas and above.
• Silver: Zakat payable on 52.5 tolas and above.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• With "neither…nor", the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it.
• Here, "children" is plural, so the correct verb is are:
• Neither Hafsa nor children are coming to the party.

Last verified on 08-03-2026