Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

  Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The dollar sign ($) is used to create an absolute cell reference in MS Excel.

Additional information:

• Absolute Reference: $D$2 (Row and column fixed)
• Relative Reference: D2 (Row and column change)
• Mixed Reference: $D2 (Column fixed)
• Mixed Reference: D$2 (Row fixed)
• Shortcut Key: F4 toggles between reference types.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Musa (A.S) is mentioned about 136 times in the Holy Qur’an.
• Prophet Musa (A.S) was given the Torah (Tawrat) as a divine book.
• He is one of the Ulul-Azm prophets (the prophets of strong determination).

Additional information:

• Ibrahim (A.S) – about 69 times
• Nuh (A.S) – about 43 times
• Lut (A.S) – about 27 times
• Isa (A.S) – about 25 times

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement was formally signed and launched in April 2015 during the visit of Xi Jinping to Pakistan.
• CPEC was initiated in mid-2013.
• It is a major network of energy, transport, and infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang with Gwadar.
• The initial value of CPEC was about US$46 billion.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1913.
• He was about 37 years old when he became a member of the Muslim League.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and left it in 1920.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Sunlight travels at the speed of light (~3 × 10⁸ m/s).
• Takes 8 minutes 20 seconds on average to reach Earth.
• Sunlight takes approximately 499 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
• Distance traveled: 150 million km from Sun to Earth.
• Moonlight takes only 1.3 seconds to reach Earth.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• 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

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026