Explanation

• - Full name: Fariduddin Masud Ganj Shakar.
• - Born: 1188 CE (573 AH).
• - Birthplace: Kothewal, near Multan.
• - Sufi Order: Chishti Order (Chishtiyya).
• - Shrine: Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan.
• - Title: First major Punjabi Sufi poet; often called the first poet of Punjabi literature.

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime.
• He performed this Hajj in 10 A.H. (632 CE).
• It was his first and last Hajj.
• It was known as Hujjat-ul-Wada (The Farewell Pilgrimage).

Additional information:

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) performed 4 Umrahs in his lifetime.
• His first Umrah after the Hijrah to Madinah was performed in 7 A.H. (629 CE) (Umrah al-Qada).

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• The President of Pakistan is the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
• - Current President: Asif Ali Zardari
• - President Number: 14th President of Pakistan
• - Assumed Office: 10 March 2024
• - Role: Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
• - Term: Five years.
• - Election: Indirectly elected by the Electoral College.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• Location: Kech District, Balochistan.
• River: Dasht River.
• Completed: July 2006.
• Impounding began: August 2006.
• Commissioned by: WAPDA in 2001.
• Purpose: Water supply for Gwadar and irrigation.
• Length: 3,350 ft (1,020 m).

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• Author: Waris Shah
• Written in: 1766
• Language: Punjabi
• Genre: Epic poetry / Romance
• Origin Date: Late 15th century (traditionally)
• Related: Mirza Sahiban, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassui Punnhun

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​