Explanation

• The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is responsible for the collection of major tax revenues in Pakistan.
• Including income tax, sales tax, and customs duties.
• It operates under the Ministry of Finance.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• NEPRA is the regulatory authority in Pakistan for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
• It ensures fair pricing, licensing, and standards in the power sector.
• It was established in 1997.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

• Senate: Upper House of Pakistan
• Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا
• Senate elections: after 3 years
• Members term: 6 years
• Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years
• Formation: 1973
• Original members: 45
• Raised to 63: 1977
• Raised 87: 2 March, 1985
• Raised to 100: 2002
• Current: 96

Additional information:

• Head of Senate is called: Chairman
• National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan
• Seats for each province: 23
• Baluchistan, Sindh, KPK, Punjab Women Seats: 4
• ICT Women Seat: 1
• Total Women Seats: 17

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai.

Youngest Chairman Senate: Sadiq Sanjrani.

First Chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan.

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is a constitutional body that organizes and supervises elections in the country.
• Its main role is to ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the electoral process.
• It also manages voter registration and election procedures.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• The Constitution of Pakistan protects individuals from illegal detention.
• Any arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
• This safeguard prevents unlawful custody and misuse of authority.
• It is guaranteed under Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
• It is also provided in Section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Article 23 guarantees every citizen the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property.
• Article 24 ensures protection of property rights, preventing arbitrary deprivation by the state.

Additional information:

• Article 25 – Equality of citizens
• Article 19 – Freedom of speech
• Article 18 – Freedom of trade and profession

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Article 18 – Freedom of trade, business or profession

Additional information:

• Article 17 – Freedom of association
• Article 16 – Freedom of assembly
• Article 19 – Freedom of speech
• Article 25 – Equality of citizens

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Year enforced: 2002
• Replaced law: Police Act 1861
• Main purpose: Improve crime prevention and public safety

Focus areas:

• Crime detection
• Public order maintenance
• Police accountability

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The Constitution of 1973 defines the structure of Pakistan’s Parliament.
• Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the country.
• It represents the federal system of governance.
• It includes two houses plus the head of state.
• Article 50 clearly defines its composition.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• It is part of the Karakorum Range.
• It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
• K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level.
• K-2 is Also Known As Godwin Austin.
  
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• K2 mountain was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856.
• The Silk Route is also known as the Karakoram Highway.

Additional information:

• The first highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest.
• It is located in Nepal.
• The new height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86m (29,032 feet).
• Mount Everest was named after George Everest in 1856.

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA