Explanation

• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• From June 27, 1949, to June 29, 1954
• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 15, 1947
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan

Additional information:

• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Recalcitrant means ضدی۔ ہٹی۔ اڑیل ضِدّی
• Obedient means فرمانبردار

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Explanation

• Total standard zones: 24
• Earth rotation time: 24 hours
• Longitude per zone: 15 degrees
• Starting point: Greenwich (0°)
• It is used worldwide for time coordination.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon (7th)
• Dismissed: 1958
• President at time: Iskander Mirza
• Martial Law imposed by: Ayub Khan (later took over)
• Outcome: End of First Parliamentary System

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Explanation

• Prime Minister: Nurul Amin
• Tenure: December 1971 (very short period)
• President at war time: General Yahya Khan
• War: Indo-Pak War 1971
• Outcome: Creation of Bangladesh

Additional information:

• During the 1971 war, Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India.
• During the 1971 war, V.V. Giri served as the President.

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Explanation

• Eugene R. Black (President of the World Bank) brokered the Indus Waters Treaty on behalf of the World Bank.
• It was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India is allowed to irrigate up to 1.34 million acres from the Western Rivers.
• Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Mediator: World Bank
• Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) are allocated to India.

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Explanation

• The hierarchy of Pakistan’s civil awards runs from Nishan → Hilal → Sitara → Tamgha.
• Awards are announced on 14 August (Independence Day).
• Awards are conferred on 23 March (Pakistan Day).

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Explanation

• Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan (15 August 1947 – 19 October 1951).
• He was appointed by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• He served during the governments of Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin.
• Succeeded as Finance Minister by: Muhammad Ali
• Later, he became the 3rd Governor-General of Pakistan (1951–1955).

Additional information:

• Born: 29 August 1895, Lahore
• Died: 29 August 1956, Lahore
• Resting Place: Fauji Qabrastan, Karachi

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Explanation

• Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar (I.I. Chundrigar) was the 6th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• He served as Prime Minister from 17 October 1957 to 16 December 1957.
• He belonged to the Muslim League.

Additional information:

First 7 Prime Ministers of Pakistan:

1. Liaquat Ali Khan (1947–1951)
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin (1951–1953)
3. Mohammad Ali Bogra (1953–1955)
4. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali (1955–1956)
5. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (1956–1957)
6. I.I. Chundrigar (1957)
7. Feroz Khan Noon (1957–1958)

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