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A "red herring" is an idiom for something that misleads or distracts attention from the real issue or important facts.

The term originates from the use of strong-smelling smoked fish to train or distract hunting dogs from the correct trail.

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Sanad (chain of narrators) refers to the sequence of people who transmitted the Hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to the compiler.

The authenticity of a Hadith is verified by examining the reliability and continuity of its Sanad, along with the text (Matn).

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The instruction for Haq Mehr to be given willingly and with good cheer is mentioned in Surah An-Nisa, Verse 4.

The verse emphasizes that Mehr should be paid delightfully as a duty, and it should not be taken back once given.

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"Asbaat" is an Arabic/Urdu term referring specifically to in-laws — the relatives one gains through marriage.

It is commonly used in South Asian Muslim communities to denote relationships such as father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law.

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• Also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin and Mahbub-e-Ilahi.
• Indian Sunni Muslim scholar and Sufi saint of the Chishti Order.
• One of the most famous Sufis of the Indian Subcontinent.

• Disciple of Qutbuddin Bhaktiyar Kaki (namesake of Qutab Minar).
• Settled in Ajodhan, Punjab, and built a Jamaat Khana.

1. Nizamiyya order – founded by Nizamuddin Auliya.
2. Jamaliyya order – founded by Jamaluddin Hanovi.
3. Sabaria order – founded by Alauddin Sabin.

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The Russia-Pakistan gas pipeline project is named the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP).

It was formerly known as the North-South gas pipeline, and sometimes as PakSteam.

The project is designed to transport liquefied natural gas from Karachi to Kasur.

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The pipeline is intended to supply Iranian natural gas to Pakistan to overcome its severe electricity and gas shortages.

It strengthens bilateral economic relations by providing Pakistan with a sustainable energy source and Iran with a stable export market.

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During Joe Biden’s presidency, no major new sanctions specifically targeting Pakistan were introduced.

Existing restrictions, such as those related to nuclear proliferation (since the 1990s) and counterterrorism, remained in place but were not significantly expanded.