Explanation

• Transient means عارضی
• Permanent means مستقل

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

Additional information:

• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ primarily recited Surah Al-Fath (Chapter 48)
• Riding his camel, and frequently recited verse 17:81 from Surah Al-Isra,
• The conquest of Mecca occurred in December 629 or January 630 AD (Julian), 20 Ramadan, 8 AH.
• The Prophet SAW entered on his favorite camel, Al-Kaswa, with Usama Ibn Zaid (R.A.) sitting behind him.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

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• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

Additional information:

Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026

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• Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)
• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth’s land surface.
• It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley between Jordan and Israel.
• Its surface is about 430 meters below sea level.
• It is a very salty lake, not a sea.
• The main inflow river is the Jordan River.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was issued by two different individuals in Pakistan's history:

• 1. General Yahya Khan in 1970.
• 2. General Pervez Musharraf in 2002.

The first LFO was used to establish the legal framework for the 1970 general elections.

The second LFO, issued by Musharraf, made constitutional amendments and extended his presidential term.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• The office of Governor-General of Pakistan was abolished on 23 March 1956.
• On this date, Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic.
• The new post of President was introduced.
• Iskander Mirza became the first President.
• This change was made under the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between:

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

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

Last verified on 19-01-2026