Explanation

• The mother of Muhammad Ali Jinnah was Mithibai Jinnah.
• She belonged to a Gujarati Khoja family.
• Jinnah was born in Karachi in 1876.
• His father was Jinnahbhai Poonja.
• He was the eldest of seven children.

Additional information:

Siblings of Quaid-e-Azam:

1. Fatima Jinnah – Dentist, political leader, Madar-e-Millat
2. Ahmad Ali Jinnah – Brother
3. Bunde Ali Jinnah – Brother
4. Rahmat Bai – Sister
5. Maryam Bai – Sister
6. Shireen – Sister
7. Bachu – Brother – Died early in childhood

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Leader: Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
• Visit Year: 1956
• Chinese Counterpart: Premier Zhou Enlai
• Event: Signing of Treaty of Friendship Between China and Pakistan in Beijing
• Significance: Laid the foundation for long-term Pakistan-China relations

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award is constituted under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
• Article 160 deals with the distribution of financial resources between the Federation and Provinces.
• The President constitutes the NFC after intervals as required.

Additional information:

• The first NFC Award was announced in 1974.
• The 7th NFC Award (2010) is a major milestone.
• Because it increased the provincial share in divisible pool taxes.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• Article 19 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
• It gives citizens the right to express opinions and share information.
• However, this freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions under law.
• The Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 14 August 1973.

Additional information:

• The 1973 Constitution was framed under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• Pakistan’s Constitution declares Islam as the state religion under Article 2.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• The Guddu Thermal Power Plant located in Kashmore, Sindh.
• It is also known as Central Power Generation Company Limited.
• It was built in 1980.
• It is the biggest thermal power station in Pakistan.
• It was constructed on the river Indus.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Location: Kaghan Valley, Naran area
• District: Mansehra
• Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Distance from Naran: ~9 km north
• Nearby peak: Malika Parbat (highest in Kaghan Valley)

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps.
• He was sent by the British government during World War II.
• The mission aimed to gain Indian political support for the war.
• It proposed constitutional reforms and dominion status after the war.
• The mission failed because Indian leaders rejected its proposals.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Second largest dam: Mangla Dam
• River: Jhelum River
• Completion year: 1967
• Location: Mirpur, Azad Kashmir

• First largest dam: Tarbela Dam