Explanation

• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• The verbal meaning of “Zakat” is Purification.
• It comes from the Arabic root meaning “to purify” and “to grow”.
• In Islam, Zakat purifies wealth and increases blessings.
• It is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.
• It was made compulsory in 2 AH.
• It is mentioned 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• The Durand Line was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• Allah mentions Zulqarnain (AS) in Surah Kahf.
• He had immense wisdom to distinguish between right and wrong.
• Surah Kahf Meaning is "The Cave".

It is the 18th chapter of the Quran 

It was revealed in Makkah.

• No. of letters: 6425
• No. of rukus: 12
• No. of verses: 110
• No. of words: 1583

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Greenland is the world’s largest island.
• It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
• It belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Population is about 56,000 people only.
• Area: 2.131 million km²
• Maximum width: 1,050 km
• Location: North America region (Arctic area)
• Capital: Nuuk

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• SAARC founded: 8 December 1985
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• The percentage of Punjabi-speaking people in Pakistan is 39%.

Additional information:

• Sindhi speaking in Pakistan: 15%
• Pashto speaking in Pakistan: 18%
• Urdu in speaking Pakistan: 8%
• Balochi speaking in Pakistan: 3%

Explanation

• Khaksar Movement was established by Allama Inayatullah Mashraqi in 1931.
• It was a social movement based in Lahore, Punjab, British India.
• The movement aimed to free India from British rule.
• Allama Mashriqi disbanded the Khaksar Tehrik on July 4, 1947.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Raw data processed by a computer becomes Information.
• Data consists of raw, unorganized facts and figures.
• After processing, data becomes meaningful and useful information.
• Information helps users make decisions.

Last verified on 13-07-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup 4 times.

1. 1971 – Barcelona, Spain
2. 1978 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. 1982 – Mumbai, India
4. 1994 – Sydney, Australia

Last verified on 25-06-2026