Explanation

• The Basic Principles Committee (BPC) was established on 12 March 1949 to help prepare Pakistan’s future constitution.
• It worked on constitutional principles in light of the Objectives Resolution, passed on 12 March 1949.
• The committee examined constitutional issues and made recommendations concerning the structure of government and distribution of powers.
• The Objectives Resolution was later incorporated into Pakistan’s Constitution through Article 2A in 1985.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Name: Hazrat Shoaib (A.S)
• Title: Khatib-ul-Anbiya (Speaker of the Prophets) due to his powerful speech and preaching style.
• Nation: People of Madyan and Aykah
• Main message: Truthfulness, fair business, worship of Allah
• Relationship: Father-in-law of Hazrat Musa (A.S)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Nitrogen (N₂) → 78%

Additional information:

• Oxygen (O₂) → 21%
• Argon (Ar) → 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) → 0.04% (approximately)
• Other gases → Trace amounts

Last verified on 28-06-2026

Explanation

• The white crescent in the center of Pakistan’s national flag symbolizes progress.

Additional information:

• Five-Pointed Star: Represents light, knowledge, and the five pillars of Islam.
• Combined Star and Crescent: Serves as a traditional emblem of Islam.
• Dark Green Field: Represents the Muslim-majority population of Pakistan and Islam.
• Vertical White Stripe: Represents the country's religious minorities (such as Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and others) and their coexistence.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Sui Gas Field is located near Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production started in 1955.
• It is Pakistan’s largest natural gas field.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• Mathematician Professor Muhammad Anwar suggested Pakistan Standard Time

History

• On 15 September 1951, Pakistan introduced two time zones
• Karachi Time (KART) was used in West Pakistan (UTC+05:00)
• Dacca Time (DACT) was used in East Pakistan (UTC+06:00)
• Changes became effective on 30 September 1951
• After Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, Karachi Time was renamed Pakistan Standard Time (PST)

Additional information.

• Daylight saving time was formerly observed in Pakistan in 2002, 2008, and 2009.
• It is currently not observed

Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s two-letter country code is PK.
• Pakistan’s international telephone calling code is +92.

Additional information:

• National Language: Urdu
• National Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal
• National Sport: Field Hockey
• National Fruit (summer): Mango
• National Mosque: Faisal Mosque, Islamabad

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Date: 10 December
• Date and Year of UDHR adoption: 10 December 1948
• Adopted by: United Nations General Assembly
• Document: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
• Purpose: Protection and promotion of human rights
• 2025 Slogan: "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials".

Last verified on 06-04-2026