Explanation

• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May.

With the  aim to raise awareness about Thalassemia.

Note: Thalassemia is a disease of the blood, a person gets it from their parents at birth.

Theme 2025: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients

Theme 2026: Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen
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Explanation

• To have one's hands full is to be completely occupied or have a difficult task.
• کسی کا ہاتھ بھرا ہونا مکمل طور پر قابض ہونا یا مشکل کام ہے۔
• It means being fully engaged or busy with work or responsibilities, leaving no time for additional tasks.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947

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

Explanation

• CPEC connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang region.
• The project was initiated in 2013.
• It was formally launched in April 2015.
• CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Initial estimated investment was about $46 billion.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• The phrase to spill the beans is an idiomatic expression.
• It means to reveal a secret or surprise, often accidentally or unintentionally.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

1.  Brunei
2.  Cambodia
3.  Indonesia
4.  Laos
5.  Malaysia
6.  Myanmar
7.  Philippines
8.  Singapore
9.  Thailand
10.  Vietnam
11. Timor Leste

• Founded: 8 August 1967, Bangkok, Thailand
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Official language: No single official language (English commonly used)
• Purpose: Promote economic, cultural, and political cooperation in Southeast Asia.

Explanation

From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

Additional information:

• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan's security framework evolved from the 20-point 
• National Action Plan, 2014 ·(post-APS attack) 
• To Revised National Action Plan – 2021 ·focusing on non-kinetic measures, terror financing
• National PVE Policy 2024: The root causes of extremism through community engagement and education.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026