Explanation

FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.

It was established under FIA Act, 1974.

Promulgated on 13-01-1975.

This is expressly stated in the long title/preamble of the Act.

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ORIGIN & HISTORY

The Pakistan Special Police Establishment (PSPE) department from investigation of the offences of bribery, and corruption against central government employees, was given powers to investigate cases relating to the offences. In report of “Police Reform”, submitted to cabinet on 07-04-1972, recommended establishment of Federal Police Organization to deal with smuggling, narcotics, currency offences, enforcement of laws relating to foreigners, immigration and passports offences having inter-provincial ramification. Consequently FIA Act, 1974. (Act VIII-4 of 1975) was promulgated on 13-01-1975, bringing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) into existence.

Explanation

• Enforced: 14 August 1973
• Prime leader: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• State name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Structure: 280 Articles, 12 Chapters

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Pragmatic means حقیقت پسندانہ
• Practical means عملی
• Pragmatic = dealing with problems practically.
  

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Hindu Kush range starts near the Pamir Mountains where the borders of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China meet.
• Starting Point: Pamir Mountains / Pamir Plateau
• Famous Name: “Roof of the World”
• Length: About 800 km (500 miles)
• Region: Pakistan and Afghanistan
• Highest Peak in Hindu Kush: Tirich Mir
• Height of Tirich Mir: 7,708 meters (25,289 ft)

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ayesha (RA) is the 3rd wife of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ.
• Daughter of Abu Bakar Saddiq
• Title of Siddiqa, meaning 'the truthful woman, daughter of the truthful man
• At the time of the marriage, she was 6 years old. Muhammad was  53 years old.
• He had intercourse with Hazrat Ayesha when she was nine years old.
• Also known for narrating 2,210 hadiths
• She remained alive 46 years after the demise of Muhammad (PBUH).
  

Explanation

• Fought between: British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) vs. Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French allies.
• The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757.
• It established British dominance in India.
• Location: Palashi (Plassey), Bengal.
• Captured Calcutta

Explanation

• As per Section 205(1) Cr.P.C 1898, the provision relates to dispensing with personal attendance of the accused.
• It states that whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may allow representation through a pleader.
• This is done when the Magistrate finds sufficient reasons.
• Section 205 permits a Magistrate to dispense with personal attendance in appropriate cases.

Last updated by NS on 16-April-2026

Explanation

• Section 96 PPC states that acts done in private defense are not offences.
• It provides a legal justification for protecting oneself or property.
• This right is subject to limitations under law.
• It applies in situations of immediate threat or danger.

Last updated by NS on 16-April-2026

Explanation

• As per Section 378 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860, the definition of theft is given.
• Theft occurs when a person dishonestly takes movable property.
• The property is taken without the consent of the person in possession.

Last updated by NS on 16-April-2026

Explanation

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC)

• Established: 1980
• Total Judges: 8
• Ulema Judges: 3 (mandatory)
• Tenure of Judges: 3 years (extendable by the President)
• Founder: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

Last verified on 18-01-2026