Explanation

Explanation

• The ancient and native language of Punjab Province is Punjabi.
• It is one of the oldest and most widely spoken languages in South Asia.
• Punjabi developed over centuries in the Punjab region.
• It is written mainly in Shahmukhi (Pakistan) and Gurmukhi (India) scripts.
• It reflects the cultural and historical identity of Punjab.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Brahui is one of the regional languages spoken in Pakistan.
• It is mainly spoken in Balochistan.
• Urdu is the national language.
• English is the official language.
• Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Shah Wali Ullah Dehlawi translated the Holy Quran into Persian language for the first time in the Indian subcontinent.

Additional information:

• Real Name: Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah Wali Ullah
• Born: 21 February 1703, Phulat (Mughal Empire)
• Died: 20 August 1762, Delhi

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The word “Urdu” is derived from the Turkish word “Ordu”.
• In Turkish, Ordu means “Army” or “camp”.
• Urdu language developed in the Indian subcontinent.
• It became widely used as a lingua franca in South Asia.
• The name “Urdu” was first used around 1780 by Ghulam Hamadani Mushafi.
• Maulvi Abdul Haq – Known as “Father of Urdu”.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

All important questions of  "the 1956 constitution"

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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Explanation

The Sindhi language, which is based on a modified Arabic script, has 52 alphabetic characters. 

The English alphabet has 26 letters.

The Urdu alphabet has 39 letters.

Explanation

The Picture on the back of 1000 Rupee Pakistani Note Islamia College Peshawar

• The first banknotes issued by the State Bank of Pakistan were released on the 1st of October 1948, i printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company.
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• The Picture on the back of the 100 Rupee Pakistani Note Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• The Picture on the back of the 500 Rupee Pakistani Note Badshahi Mosque
• The Picture on the back of the 10 Rupee Pakistani Note is Khyber Pass
• The Picture on the back of the 5000 Rupee Pakistani Note Faisal Mosque 

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Explanation

Rehman Baba was a legendary Pashto Sufi poet.

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Explanation

The percentage of Punjabi-speaking people in Pakistan is 39%.

List of other Languages:

Sindhi speaking in Pakistan: 15%

Pashto speaking in Pakistan: 18%

Urdu in speaking Pakistan: 8%

Balochi speaking in Pakistan: 3%