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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.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan admission to the United Nations in 1947.
• Pakistan officially joined the UN on 30 September 1947, shortly after independence on 14 August 1947.
• Afghanistan opposed Pakistan mainly because of the Durand Line dispute and the issue of Pashtunistan.

Additional information:

• UN Headquarters: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Founder Nations: 51 original member states
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Last verified on 14-05-2026

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• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947

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• Hazrat Meekail (A.S) is responsible for providing rain, sustenance, and food to creatures.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Jibriel (A.S) – Brings Allah’s revelations to prophets.
• Hazrat Israfeel (A.S) – Will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment.
• Hazrat Izrail (A.S) – Angel of death, takes souls at the time of death.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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Courteous means شائستہ، احترام، اور دوسروں کے ساتھ اچھا سلوک

• Pleasant means خوشگوار
• Showing respect for others means دوسروں کا احترام کرنا

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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The term of the Members of Senate is six years, however, one-half of its members retire after every three years.

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• The verbal meaning of “Zakat” is Purification.
• It comes from the Arabic root meaning “to purify” and “to grow”.
• In Islam, Zakat purifies wealth and increases blessings.
• It is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.
• It was made compulsory in 2 AH.
• It is mentioned 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated on 1st July 1948.

The headquarters of the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi Sindh.

History of State Bank

Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the SBP from June 1948 to July 1953.

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the SBP in 2006.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan.

The Governor is appointed by the President of Pakistan.

Term of five years.