Explanation

There are three major barrages in Sindh.

1. Guddu Barrage – Foundation laid on 2 February 1957
2. Kotri Barrage – Completed in 1955
3. Sukkur Barrage – Built 1923–1932 (British era, also called Lloyd Barrage)

These barrages are built on the Indus River.

Additional information:

• Sindh is known as Bab-ul-Islam.
• It has 30 districts and 6 divisions.
• Kirthar Range is the main mountain range in Sindh.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

• The financial year of Pakistan starts on 1 July.
• It ends on 30 June of the next year.
• This period is used for budget and tax calculations.
• It is also called the fiscal year.
• Government budgets are announced according to this cycle.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Agreement Name: Tashkent Declaration / Pact
• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Mediator: Soviet Union

Leaders:

• India: Lal Bahadur Shastri
• Pakistan: Ayub Khan

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• "Jinnah of Pakistan" was written by Stanley Wolpert.
• It was published in 1984.
• The book is a famous biography of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, covering his public and private life.
• It describes Jinnah’s journey from his birth in 1876 to his death in 1948.
• Stanley Wolpert was an American historian known for his works on South Asian history.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• First Battle of Panipat: 21 April 1526
• Fought Between: Babur Vs Lodi
• Won by: Babur

Additional information:

• Second Battle of Panipat: November 5, 1556
• Fought Between: Hemu Vs Akbar
• Won by: Akbar
• Third Battle of Panipat: 14 January 1761
• Fought Between: Abdali Vs Marathas
• Won by: Abdali

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan (15 August 1947 – 19 October 1951).
• He was appointed by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• He served during the governments of Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin.
• Succeeded as Finance Minister by: Muhammad Ali
• Later, he became the 3rd Governor-General of Pakistan (1951–1955).

Additional information:

• Born: 29 August 1895, Lahore
• Died: 29 August 1956, Lahore
• Resting Place: Fauji Qabrastan, Karachi

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• The Council of Common Interests is a constitutional body under Article 153 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973).
• It resolves disputes related to power sharing between the federal government and provinces.
• Chairperson: Prime Minister of Pakistan
• Members: Chief Ministers of all provinces + federal ministers

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Districts: Dadu + Jamshoro / Dadu + Karachi
• Province: Sindh
• Established: 1974
• Type: National Park / Wildlife Reserve
• Area rank: 3rd largest national park in Pakistan
• Status: Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) since 2004

Last verified on 14-06-2026