Explanation

•  Article 19A of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan provides the Right to Information (RTI).
• It allows every citizen to access information on matters of public importance.
• This right is subject to reasonable restrictions under the law.
• It was added to strengthen transparency and accountability.

Additional information:

• Article 9 → Right to life
• Article 14 → Dignity of man
• Article 19 → Freedom of speech
• Article 25 → Equality of citizens

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Announcement: 17 August 1947, 5:00 PM
• Pakistan's Independence: 14 August 1947
• India's Independence: 15 August 1947
• Boundary Commissioner: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: To divide Punjab and Bengal between Pakistan and India

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Issued by: General Pervez Musharraf
• Issue Date: 21 August 2002
• Purpose: Constitutional amendments and legal framework for the 2002 General Elections
• Related Amendment: 17th Constitutional Amendment (2003)
• Significance: Increased the powers of the President and restructured parts of Pakistan's constitutional system.

Additional information:

• LFO Issued by: General Yahya Khan
• Year: 1970
• Purpose: Legal framework for the 1970 General Elections
• Election Date: 7 December 1970
• Significance: Led to Pakistan's first nationwide general elections based on adult franchise.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Council of Common Interests
• Established: 1973 Constitution
• Chairman: Prime Minister
• Purpose: Federal-provincial coordination
• Function: Resolve inter-government disputes

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Mangla Dam is situated on the Jhelum River.
• It is the seventh-largest dam in the world.
• Construction was started in 1961.
• It was completed in 1967.
• It has 5 tunnels and a power station.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Baglihar Dam is a hydroelectric project constructed by India.
• It is built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The project was planned in 1992 and approved in 1996.
• Construction began in 1999 and the dam was completed in phases.

Commissioning:

• Stage I: 2008–2009
• Stage II: 2015–2016

Estimated Cost: Around US$1 billion

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762) was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the Mughal era.
• His real name was Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He was born on 21 February 1703 in Phulat (India) during the reign of Aurangzeb.
• He translated the Holy Quran into Persian for the first time in the subcontinent.
• He wrote about 51 books on Islam, society, and reforms.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Operation Zarb-e-Azb (15 June 2014 – 22 February 2017) was launched in North Waziristan, former FATA, Pakistan.
• Operation was led by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to eliminate terrorist groups.
• ‘Azb’ refers to one of the seven swords of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used in Ghazwaz of Uhud and Badr.

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad followed on 22 Feb 2017, led by General Qamar Javid Bajwa.

Explanation

• Origin: Left bank of Sukkur (Lloyd) Barrage
• River: Indus River
• Province Served: Sindh
• Sukkur Barrage Commissioned: 1932

Main Canals of Sukkur Barrage: 7 canals

1. Rohri Canal
2. Nara Canal
3. Khairpur East Canal
4. Khairpur West Canal
5. Dadu Canal
6. Rice Canal
7. North-West Canal

Last verified on 18-07-2026