Explanation

• CEC Tenure: 5 years
  • Election Commission Members: 4
  • Total Members (ECP): 5
  • Constitutional Article: 215
  • Retirement Age: No early removal except through Supreme Judicial Council

Last Updated on 13-01-2026

Explanation

• “Iblees ki Majlis-e-Shura” is a satirical poem by Allama Iqbal.
  • Critiques the social and political situation of his time.
  • Portrays a fictional council meeting of Iblees (Satan).
  • Offers insightful reflections on human nature and society.
  • Written in Urdu, famous for wit and satire.

Last verified on 20-01-2026

Explanation

First Urdu Poet According to Hafiz Mehmood Sherani

• Poet: Saad Salman (Mas'ud Sa'd Salman)
• Reference: Punjab Mein Urdu by Hafiz Mehmood Sherani
• Argument: Urdu developed in Punjab after Mahmud of Ghazni’s conquest
• Language Origin: Fusion of local dialects + Persian + Arabic
• Earlier Views: Muhammad Hussain Azad considered Wali Dakhni as first Urdu poet
• Sherani’s Conclusion: First Urdu poet was Mas'ud Sa'd Salman from Lahore

Last verified on 20-01-2026

Explanation

the Factories Act, 1934, in Pakistan, sets standard working hours for adults at 9 hours daily and 48 hours weekly

Seasonal Factories: Up to 9 hours/day, 50 hours/week.

Continuous Work: Up to 56 hours/week (with exceptions).

Overtime: Double the ordinary rate, capped at 150 hours/quarter. 

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

• Faustin Elmer Chaudhary, popularly known as “Chacha”.
• He was a pioneering photographer and photojournalist in Pakistan.
• Known as the father of news photography in Pakistan.

Additional information:

Major contributions:

• 1947 Partition – documented events as the only local photographer
• 1940 Muslim League Session in Lahore
• Visits of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Worked at The Pakistan Times from 1949 to 1973
• Received awards: Pride of Performance, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Tamgha-i-Khidmat

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• The services sector is the largest contributor to Pakistan’s GDP.
• It accounting for around 58% of the total GDP.
• Agriculture contributes about 23%.
• Industry/manufacturing contributes around 20%.
  

Additional information:

• Services include finance, transport, education, health, and IT.
• Growth in services reflects urbanization and modernization of the economy.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Cotton is Pakistan’s major export commodity.
• It contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings.
• It is used in the textile industry for making fabrics, garments, and yarn.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

National fruit of Pakistan: Mango

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Tree: Himalayan Cedar (Deodar)
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Cholistan Desert
  • Local Name: Rohi
  • Location: Southern Punjab, Pakistan
  • Distance from Bahawalpur: ~30 km
  • Famous Event: Cholistan Jeep Rally
  • Area Coverage: Approximately 26,000 km²
  Last verified on 18-01-2026