Explanation

• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has the sole authority to issue currency notes in Pakistan.
• This power is given under Section 24 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act.

The first emergency notes were printed by De La Rue & Company between 1948 and 1960 in denominations of:

• 5 Rupees
• 10 Rupees
• 100 Rupees

Additional information:

• Established: 1 July 1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan
• Founder: Government of Pakistan
• Main Function: Regulate banking system and issue currency notes

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• The Majlis-e-Shura is the Parliament of Pakistan.

It consists of two houses:

1. National Assembly (Lower House - 336 Seats)
2. Senate (Upper House - 96 Seats)

It is the main legislative body that makes laws in Pakistan.

• Constitutional Article: Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

Explanation

• The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was passed in Pakistan in 2016.
• It is an Act to prevent cyber crimes in Pakistan.
• Enacted by: National Assembly of Pakistan.
• Assented to by: 1 August 2016.
• Signed by: Mamnoon Hussain.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Establishment Year: 1976
• Act Passed: 1975
• Act Number: LXXVII of 1975
• Initial Department: Civil Aviation Department
• Current Status: Federal security agency

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• A legislative system with two houses (e.g., Senate & National Assembly).
• It provides checks and balances in law-making.
• From 1947 to 1973, Pakistan had a unicameral legislature with only the National Assembly.
• The 1973 Constitution introduced a bicameral system, adding the Senate alongside the National Assembly.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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• Mujaddid Alif Sani is the title given to Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
• He was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the 11th century Hijri.
• He worked to revive true Islamic teachings during the Mughal era.
• He strongly opposed un-Islamic beliefs like Din-i Ilahi.

• Birth: 26 May 1564
• Death: 10 December 1624 (age 60)
• Birthplace: Sirhind (India)
• Period: Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign
• Major works: Risal-e-Nabuwat, Isbat-ul-Nabat

Last verified on 09-05-2026