Explanation

• The train went "through" the tunnel.
• ٹرین سرنگ میں سے گزری۔
• "Through" is used to indicate movement from one side to the other inside a space, like a tunnel.

Last verified on 05-06-2026

Explanation

• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

Additional information:

• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones.
• Its deficiency leads to Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults.
• Sunlight is the best natural source of Vitamin D.

Additional information:

Deficiency effects:

• Bone pain
• Weak bones
• Skeletal deformities

Other Vitamin Deficiencies:

• Vitamin A: Night blindness
• Vitamin C: Scurvy
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Hair fall

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
• Country: United States of America
• Established: 1956
• Parent organization: World Bank Group
• Main role: Promoting private sector investment in developing countries

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Kallar Kahar  is a town and subdivision of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.
• Range: Salt Range
• Features: Salt water lake, natural gardens, dancing peacocks, spiritual sites
• Altitude: 1,500 ft above sea level
• Area: 8 km
• Maximum depth: 4–5 ft

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818.
• It was a religious and social reform movement in Bengal.
• The aim was to encourage Muslims to strictly follow Islamic duties (Faraiz).
• He was called Ustad (teacher) by his followers.
• After Haji Shariatullah, his son Dudu Miyan continued the movement.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
• Founded: 23 June 1894
• Founder: Pierre de Coubertin & Demetrios Vikelas
• Current President: Thomas Bach
• Type: International sports organization

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Mast Tawakali (1817–1892) was a prominent Sufi poet of Balochistan.
• He was dedicated to the poor and often opposed the oppressive feudal system.
• Contemporary of Khwaja Farid and Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, he also wrote resistance poetry against colonial powers.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Rakat: 2
• Specials: No Adhan or Iqamah; Quran recited aloud in both rakats.
• Meaning: Istisqa = seeking water from Allah.

• Namaz-e-Khusuf (نماز خسوف): Offered during a lunar eclipse.
• Namaz-e-Kusoof (نماز کسوف): Offered during a solar eclipse.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Decimal Coinage in Pakistan: Introduced on 1 January 1961 to simplify currency calculations.
• Based on the Rupee, divided into 100 paisas.
• 1961: 1, 5, 10 paisa coins issued
• 1963: 25 and 50 paisa coins issued
• First coins ever: 1948

Last verified on 03-04-2026