Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The first Surah of the Holy Quran is Surah Al-Fatiha.
• Total verses: 7
• Total words: 29
• Total letters: 139
• Position: 1st Surah of the Holy Quran
• Revelation: Makki Surah

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Fatiha is called “Umm-ul-Kitab” (Mother of the Book).
• It is also known as “Ash-Shifa” (The Cure) because it is considered a source of spiritual healing.
• It is also called “The Opening”.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.
• It was chosen as the national flower in 1961.

Additional information:

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

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + N is to open a new document in MS Word.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + M -- Indent the paragraph.
• Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + D -- Font options.
• Alt + F -- File menu options in the current program.
• Alt + E -- Edits options in the current program.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Nitrogen (N₂): 78%

Additional information:

• Oxygen (O₂): 21%
• Argon (Ar): 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂): ~0.04%
• Other gases: ~0.03%

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• “Call it a day” means to stop working for the rest of the day.
• It is used when someone finishes their work or decides to rest.
• Example: We are tired, let’s call it a day.

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• The printing press with movable type was invented by Johannes Gutenberg.
• When: Around 1440-1450.
• Where: Mainz, Germany.

Last verified on 13-07-2026