Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the:

• National Assembly
• Senate
• Provincial Assemblies (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)

Constitution Introduced: 14 August 1973

• President's Term: 5 years
• Minimum Age for President: 45 years

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Festival of: Kalash people
• Location: Kalash Valley, Pakistan
• Season: Spring
• Activities: Dancing, singing, social gatherings

Additional information 

• Skardu: Shandoor Polo Festival — Polo tournament and cultural event
• Hunza: Nooruz / Nowruz — Spring festival marking the new year

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

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• Date: 24 June 1945
• Presided by: Lord Wavell
• Place: Viceregal Lodge, Simla
• Main parties: Congress & All India Muslim League
• Purpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlement

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri.
• He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India.
• It is a 16th-century fortress.
• It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum.
• The construction started in 1541.
• It has 14 gates.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• The first nuclear power plant was established in Karachi, 
• With the help of Canada 
• KANUPP is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant,
• Inaugurated on November 28, 1972,
• Total gross capacity of 137 MW.

Additional information

• K2 & K3 with the help of China 
  
• K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has an 1100 MW capacity.
• K3 is expected to start in 2022.

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Announcement: 17 August 1947, 5:00 PM
• Pakistan's Independence: 14 August 1947
• India's Independence: 15 August 1947
• Boundary Commissioner: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: To divide Punjab and Bengal between Pakistan and India

Last verified on 18-07-2026

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• Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762) was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the Mughal era.
• His real name was Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He was born on 21 February 1703 in Phulat (India) during the reign of Aurangzeb.
• He translated the Holy Quran into Persian for the first time in the subcontinent.
• He wrote about 51 books on Islam, society, and reforms.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Operation Zarb-e-Azb (15 June 2014 – 22 February 2017) was launched in North Waziristan, former FATA, Pakistan.
• Operation was led by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to eliminate terrorist groups.
• ‘Azb’ refers to one of the seven swords of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used in Ghazwaz of Uhud and Badr.

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad followed on 22 Feb 2017, led by General Qamar Javid Bajwa.

Explanation

• Province status: 1 July 1970
• Capital: Quetta
• Area: 347,190 km²
• Share of Pakistan's area: About 42%
• Largest province by: Area

Last verified on 06-07-2026