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• Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the River Indus.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation stone was laid in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the current Emir of Qatar, reigning since 2013.

He is the fourth son of the previous emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Tamim became heir apparent in 2003 after his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne.

Last Updated on 24-07-2026

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The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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• The M-8 Motorway connects Ratodero (Sindh) with Gwadar (Balochistan).
• It is the longest motorway in Pakistan.
• Length: 892 km
• Construction Started: 15 October 2004
• Planned Lanes: 4 lanes
• It is being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA).

Last verified on 22-08-2026

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• Title: Kaleemullah (One who spoke to Allah)
• Prophet: Hazrat Musa (A.S)
• Holy Book: Tawrat
• Place of Revelation: Mount Sinai (Toor)
• Nation: Bani Israel

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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The currency of Japan is the yen.

Japan is an island country in East Asia.

Japan is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

The largest city in Japan is Tokyo.

Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire.

The official language is Japanese.

Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.

Japan is located on the continent of Asia.

Japan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, but it is a secular country.

Japan's parliament is called the Diet.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir (RA), was the first male martyr (Shaheed) in Islam.

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• His wife Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA), is the first female martyr (Shaheedah) of Islam.
• Hazrat Harith bin Abi Hala (RA) is the first child martyr (Shaheed).

Last verified on 01-07-2026