Explanation

• Textiles are Pakistan’s largest export commodity.
• The textile sector plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and foreign exchange earnings.

Additional information:
Major textile export items:

• Cotton yarn
• Readymade garments
• Bed wear
• Towels
• Knitwear

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Date of Conquest: 29 May 1453
  • Siege Duration: 55 days
  • Ottoman Sultan: Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror)
  • Significance: End of Byzantine Empire; start of Ottoman dominance in Eastern Europe
  • Population of Constantinople at Fall: ~50,000 – 80,000

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Cease Fire Date: 1 January 1949
• Based on: Part I of the UN Resolution of 13 August 1948
• Purpose: Suspension of hostilities and delineation of control areas
• Countries involved: India and Pakistan
• Later Name: Line of Control (LoC)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah declared that the accession of Kashmir with India was illegal and fraudulent.
• He raised the issue in 1947, soon after independence, demanding that Kashmir be part of Pakistan.
• This statement was part of Pakistan’s diplomatic and political stance on the Kashmir dispute.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Only 11 heroes have received Nishan-e-Haider in Pakistan’s history.

Nishan-e-Haider means “Emblem of the Lion”.

It is Pakistan’s highest military award for bravery.

Additional information:

1. Muhammad Sarwar – Punjab Regiment, Captain, 1947 War, 27 July 1948
2. Saif Ali Janjua – 5/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Naik, 1947 War, 26 October 1948
3. Tufail Mohammad – 13 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1958 Skirmishes, 7 August 1958
4. Raja Aziz Bhatti – 17 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1965 War, 10 September 1965
5. Rashid Minhas – No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pilot Officer, 1971 War, 20 August 1971
6. Muhammad Akram – 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 5 December 1971
7. Shabbir Sharif – 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 6 December 1971
8. Muhammad Hussain – 20 Lancers, Sowar, 1971 War, 10 December 1971
9. Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua – 15 Punjab Regiment, Lance Naik, 1971 War, 17 December 1971
10. Karnal Sher Khan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Captain, Kargil War, 5 July 1999
11. Lalak Jan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Havildar, Kargil War, 7 July 1999

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Famous Urdu poet Mustafa Zaidi was, by profession, a Pakistani civil servant (CSP officer), 

He was born in October 10, 1930.

He died in October 12, 1970, in Karachi.

Pen name: Tegh Allahbadi

Notable awards: Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam

Explanation

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

On the west side of the Yamuna River.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REALTED TAJ MEHAL

The Taj Mahal, "Crown of Palaces", also "the Taj"

It is a white marble mausoleum.

It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Explanation

Explanation

The Chenab River meets the Jhelum River at Trimmu (Punjab).

Chenab originates from the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Himalayas, India.

Flows through Jammu region and enters Punjab plains in Pakistan.

Total length: 1,200 km (750 mi) approx.

Historically called Asikni due to dark-colored waters.

Additional information:

• The area between Jhelum and Chenab is called Chaj Doab.
• Rachna Doab: Between Ravi and Chenab
• Bari Doab: Between Beas and Ravi

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• The Sui Gas Field, located near Sui in Balochistan Province, Pakistan.
• It was discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production of Sui gas began in 1955.
• It remains the largest natural gas field in Pakistan.