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• GPS is an abbreviation of the Global Positioning System.
• It is a satellite-based radio navigation system.
• Owned by the United States government. 
• First launch: February 22, 1978

Last verified on 05-09-2026

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Explanation

• ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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• Lahore Resolution was passed in the 27th annual session of the All India Muslim League.
  
• It was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq.
• Adopted by the All-India Muslim League on the occasion of its three-day general session in Lahore on 22–24 March 1940.
• The session was held at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the historic session.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

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• President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from 12–21 September 2025.
• The visit focused on Pakistan-China bilateral relations, especially economic and trade cooperation.
• CPEC and future connectivity initiatives were major areas of discussion.
• The visit aimed to strengthen the two countries' All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Last verified on 01-08-2026

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• Pharaoh (Firon) and his army were drowned in the Red Sea while pursuing Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS) and the Israelites.
• Allah parted the sea for Prophet Musa (AS) and his followers to cross safely.
• When Pharaoh and his army followed them, the waters returned and they were drowned.
• This event is mentioned in the Qur’an, including Surah Al-Baqarah (2:50) and Surah Yunus (10:90–92).

Last verified on 26-08-2026

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• Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
• It is the world's fifth-most populous country.
• It is the world's second-largest Muslim population.
• It is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
• The Currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026