Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• Lahore is called the "City of Colleges." 
• University of the Punjab ranks #1 in Lahore
• Because this city has the greatest number of colleges and universities.
• The University of Lahore is the largest private-sector university in Pakistan
• The Oldest University of Lahore is King Edward Medical University (1860)
• It is the second-largest city in Pakistan
• 26th largest in the world

Additional information 

• Manchester of Pakistan. Faisalabad.
  Gateway of Pakistan. Karachi.
  Brasilia of Pakistan. Islamabad.
  Valley or city of Flowers. Peshawar.
  City of Textiles. Faisalabad. 

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

• Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent Muslim leader, journalist, and freedom activist.
• He launched the English weekly “Comrade” from Calcutta in 1911.
• The newspaper promoted Muslim political awareness and rights.
• Later, he started the Urdu weekly “Hamdard” from Delhi in 1913.

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Justice Ayesha Malik became the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
• She was sworn in on 24 January 2022 by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed.
• Previously, she served at Lahore High Court (March 2012 – Jan 2022).

Additional information:

• Appointed by: President Arif Alvi
• Tenure: Until June 2031
• Supreme Court judges total: 17
• Retirement age: Supreme Court – 65, High Court – 62

Last verified on 18-03-2026