Explanation

• Raja Dahir was the last Hindu ruler of Sindh, defeated by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE.
• Muhammad bin Qasim invaded Sindh in 711 CE under the Umayyad Caliphate.
• Raja Dahir was killed in the Battle of Aror (712 CE) while defending his kingdom.
• The conquest established the first lasting Muslim rule in Sindh.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Published: 28 August 1928
• Place: Lucknow Conference
• Chairman: Motilal Nehru
• Member: Jawaharlal Nehru
• Main Demand: Dominion status & federal system for India
• Muslim League Response: Muhammad Ali Jinnah rejected it and presented his 14 Points.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• A firewall is used for security by protecting a computer or network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• It monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic.
• Firewalls block malicious connections while allowing trusted communication.
• They help prevent hacking, malware, and unauthorized access.
• Firewalls can be hardware-based or software-based.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 at 11:00 p.m. GMT.
• It is known as Brexit (British Exit).
• It ended the UK's 47-year membership of the European Union.
• The transition period lasted until 31 December 2020.
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Referendum Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
• Initiated: 5 July 2013
• Formal Agreement & Launch: 20 April 2015
• Occasion: Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan
• Initial Investment: About US$46 billion
• Purpose: Development of energy, transport, and infrastructure

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

• The first slide in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation is called the Title Slide.
• It usually contains the presentation title and subtitle.
• It is used to introduce the topic and presenter.
• PowerPoint provides different slide layouts, including Title Slide, Blank Slide, and Title and Content Slide.
• The Title Slide is the default layout when creating a new presentation.

Last verified on 27-07-2026

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