Explanation

• At one's beck and call means to be always ready to obey someone's orders or help immediately.
• It refers to being constantly available to serve someone.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Sarfraz Bugti is the current and 20th Chief Minister of Balochistan since 2 March 2024.
• He belongs to PPP.

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Last verified on 06-03-2026

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• Location: Between the Jhelum and Indus Rivers
• Province: Punjab
• Length: About 190 miles (306 km)
• Major Districts: Bhakkar, Layyah, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang

Additional information:

Major Deserts of Pakistan (5):

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

  Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Pakistan (Overall): 62.3%

Additional information:

• Islamabad: 88% (Highest in Pakistan)
• Punjab: 63% (Highest among provinces)
• Sindh: 58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53%
• Balochistan: 44% (Lowest among provinces)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.
• It is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan.
• It is the second-largest in the world.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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

Explanation

• Father: Shah Abdur Rahim
• Real Name: Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed
• Born: 21 February 1703, Phulat, Mughal Empire
• Died: 20 August 1762 (aged 59), Delhi, Mughal Empire
• Books Written: 51

Last verified on 21-07-2026