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• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• It is part of the Karakorum Range.
• It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
• K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level.
• K-2 is Also Known As Godwin Austin.
  
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• K2 mountain was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856.
• The Silk Route is also known as the Karakoram Highway.

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• The first highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest.
• It is located in Nepal.
• The new height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86m (29,032 feet).
• Mount Everest was named after George Everest in 1856.

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

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• Abdur Rehman bin Khaldun was an Arab sociologist, philosopher, and historian. 
• Born: May 27, 1332, in Tunis
• Died: March 17, 1406, in Egypt
• He made major contributions to historiography, sociology, economics, and demography.
• His best-known book is the "Muqaddimah" or "Prolegomena" ("Introduction").

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ worked as a shepherd at the age of 12 years in his early life.
• He used to graze goats for Banu Saad tribe.
• This work taught him patience and responsibility.
• Later, he became a successful merchant (businessman).
• His honest nature earned him the title Al-Amin (The Trustworthy).
• Banu Saad is also known for fostering the Prophet ﷺ in his childhood through Hazrat Halimah Saadia (RA).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• Rakat: 2
• Specials: No Adhan or Iqamah; Quran recited aloud in both rakats.
• Meaning: Istisqa = seeking water from Allah.

• Namaz-e-Khusuf (نماز خسوف): Offered during a lunar eclipse.
• Namaz-e-Kusoof (نماز کسوف): Offered during a solar eclipse.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation.”
• The term was popularized by Desmond Tutu.
• It reflects the country’s diverse cultures, languages, and races.
• Became famous after the end of apartheid (1994).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located in Bahawalpur.
• It is in the desert area of Lal Sohanra, Cholistan.
• It is the largest solar power plant in Pakistan.
• The park was built in May 2015.
• Installed capacity is 400–600 MW, generating clean energy.
• Total cost of construction was $121 million.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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Dr. Zafarullah Khan was Pakistan’s first ambassador to the United Nations in 1947.

He played a key role in representing Pakistan at the UN after independence.

He later served as the President of the UN General Assembly in 1962.

He was also Pakistan’s Foreign Minister from 1954 to 1955.

His efforts helped establish Pakistan’s early diplomatic presence internationally.

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Pakistan Ambassador List 

On July 31, 2020, Mr. Moin ul Haque is the current ambassador of Pakistan to China 

Mansoor Khan has been the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan since 2020.

Lt. Gen. Bilal Akbar is the new ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

Ambassador Zahoor Ahmedis the current Ambassador of Pakistan to the UK 2022

Mr. Ahmed Amjad Ali, Ambassador of Pakistan in Iraq

Ambassador Akram is the current ambassador of Pakistan to the UN

The current Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan is Obaid ur Rehman Nizamani.

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Explanation

Bitcoin was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008

Bitcoin was initially released: On 9 January 2009, Nakamoto released version 0.1 of the Bitcoin software on SourceForge 

Code: BTC, XBT

White paper: "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System"

Symbols: BTC, ฿, ₿

Bitcoin: a virtual currency

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El Salvador 2021 become the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency.

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Kyoto Protocol on International Climate Change signed: December 1997