Explanation

• Arnold Raphel was the American Ambassador who died with Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in the plane crash.
• The crash occurred on 17 August 1988 near Bahawalpur.
• President Zia-ul-Haq was serving as the 6th President of Pakistan (1978–1988).
• Arnold Raphel was the 18th U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan (24 June 1987 – 17 August 1988).

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• NADRA was established on 10 March 2000.
• NADRA stands for National Database and Registration Authority.
• Headquarters: Islamabad 
• The largest NADRA office is situated in Islamabad.
• Formal name: National Database Organization (NDO), an attached department under the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, in 1998.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

• F7 is the shortcut key used to check Spelling and Grammar in Microsoft Word.

Additional information:

Key Function Keys (F1–F12)

1. F1 – Opens Help
2. F2 – Rename selected file/folder (Windows) / Edit active cell (Excel)
3. F3 – Opens Search
4. F4 – Alt + F4 closes the active window
5. F5 – Refreshes browser / Starts Slide Show in PowerPoint
6. F6 – Moves to the next pane in Microsoft Word
7. F7 – Spelling & Grammar Check
8. F8 – Enables Extend Mode in Excel
9. F9 – Updates/Refreshes fields in Microsoft Word
10. F10 – Activates the Menu Bar
11. F11 – Full-screen mode in browsers
12. F12 – Save As in Microsoft Word

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + F2 is the shortcut key used for Print Preview in Microsoft Word.
• It allows users to preview a document before printing.
• Print Preview helps check the layout, margins, and page formatting.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + F2 → Print Preview
• Ctrl + D → Open Font dialog box
• Ctrl + F12 → Open a document
• Ctrl + H → Open Replace dialog box
• Ctrl + P → Print the document

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft.
• It was first released in 1983.
• It was launched on 25 October 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems.
• Microsoft Word is used to create, edit, format, and print documents.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Muslim Khaulani (RA) remained in the fire for several days.
• This incident occurred during the era of the false prophet Al-Aswad Al-Ansi in Yemen.
• When Hazrat Abu Muslim Khaulani (RA) refused to accept his false claim of prophethood, he was thrown into a blazing fire.
• Allah protected him, and he emerged safely from the fire.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is approximately 23.5 km (14.6 miles) long.
• It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan.
• The lake is located in Jamshoro District.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• The lake receives water from the Kirthar Mountain Range and the Indus River system.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Zuhr Prayer is considered the second prayer.

Order of the five obligatory prayers:

1. Fajr
2. Zuhr
3. Asr
4. Maghrib
5. Isha

Additional information:

• The five daily prayers were made obligatory during the Night of Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj (around 621 CE / 10–11 Nabawi).
• The first obligatory prayer offered by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after Mi'raj was Fajr, followed by Zuhr.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Number of Ashab-e-Kahf: 7
• They took refuge in a cave to protect their faith and slept for 309 years by the will of Allah.
• Surah: Surah Al-Kahf (18th chapter)
• Verses: 9–26
• Dog's name: Qitmeer (Qitmīr)
• The word "Kahf" means "a cave in a mountain."

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Promotion Date: 20 May 2025
• Baton Conferred: 22 May 2025
• Rank: Field Marshal (Five-star rank)
• Previous Field Marshal: Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Gap Since Previous Award: About 60 years

Additional information:

• The promotion recognized his leadership during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.
• It was approved by the Federal Cabinet under Shehbaz Sharif on 20 May 2025.

Last verified on 06-03-2026