Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Gandhi-Jinnah Talks began on 9 September 1944 at the residence of Quaid-e-Azam in Bombay.
• These talks were held between Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi.
• The main issue was the political future of Muslims and the demand for Pakistan.
• Gandhi opposed the demand for Pakistan, while Jinnah strongly defended the Two-Nation Theory.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

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• Full Form: Council of Common Interests
• Established: 1973 Constitution
• Chairman: Prime Minister
• Purpose: Federal-provincial coordination
• Function: Resolve inter-government disputes

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

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Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran, with 286 verses.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• It is classified as Medinan.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
• The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

Hiran Minar is located in Sheikhupura

It was built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

Its construction began in 1607.

Its construction was completed in 1620.