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• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

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• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Asia is the largest continent by land area and population.
• It covers about 44.58 million sq km.
• Around 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia.
• It has 40+ countries, including China, India, and Indonesia.
• It makes up about 30% of Earth’s land area.

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• Australia is the smallest continent in the world by area.
• Antarctica is the smallest continent in the world by population.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• The angels who question the dead in the grave are Munkar and Nakir.
• They appear after burial to test the faith and belief of the deceased.
• The dead person is asked about Allah, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and religion.
• Correct answers lead to peace in the grave, while wrong answers lead to punishment.
• This is part of the belief in Akhirah (Hereafter) in Islam.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• The normal number of ribs in a human body is 24 (12 pairs).

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• Upper ribs: True ribs (1–7 pairs)
• Lower ribs: False ribs (8–12 pairs)
• Floating ribs: Last 2 pairs (11–12)

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup 4 times.

1. 1971 – Barcelona, Spain
2. 1978 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. 1982 – Mumbai, India
4. 1994 – Sydney, Australia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

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• “Under the weather” is an idiom used for a person who is not feeling well or is sick.
• It commonly means ill or slightly unwell (feeling sick).

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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• Holy Prophet was born in 571 A.D 22nd April (Day-Monday).
• Mother: Amina
• Father: Abdullah
• Family: Quraish
• Born: Makkah
• Died: 632 AD

Last verified on 12-06-2026