Explanation

• The case The State vs Dosso was decided in 1958.
• At that time, the Chief Justice of Pakistan was Muhammad Munir.
• He authored the judgment and applied the Doctrine of Necessity.
• The decision validated the martial law imposed by General Ayub Khan.

Last updated on NS-16-April-2026

Explanation

• The preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan is based on the Objectives Resolution.
• It was passed on 12 March 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
• It was presented by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
• It became part of the Constitution through Article 2A (1985).

Last verified on 13-04-2026

Explanation

• Air Marshal Mohammad Asghar Khan first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force
• Serving from 1957 to 1965.
• Known as the "Father of the Pakistan Air Force,"
•  Born in Jammu & Kashmir in 1921
•  He passed away on January 5, 2018

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Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of the Pak Army

Paery Cane was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Air Force

Gefford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy

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General Takka Khan was the first Chief of Staff of the Pak Army

Zafar Ahmed Chaudhry was the first Chief of Air Staff of the Air Force

Hasan Hafeez Ahmed was the first Chief of Naval Staff

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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

• Quaid-e-Azam presented the Delhi proposals in 1927
• The conference was held on March 20, 1927
• Resulting in proposals between Delhi and Muslims
  
  

Explanation

• The tomb of Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, is located in Bagh-e Babur, Kabul (Afghanistan).
• He died on 5 January 1531 in Agra at the age of 47.
• Initially, he was buried in Agra.
• Later, his remains were shifted to Kabul as per his wish.
• He was reburied in Kabul between 1539–1544.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Qutub-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he was playing polo.
• He fell from a horse and was severely injured.
• He died on 14 November 1210 (aged 60) in Lahore.
• Burial in Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore.
• He was born in 1150 in Turkestan.

 Additional information:

• He established the first independent Turkish Kingdom in India.
• He founded the first Islamic state was founded in 1206.
• He became the first Sultan of Delhi from 1206 to 1210.

After Muhammad Ghori's assassination in 1206.

• He established the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526).
• He started the Mamluk Dynasty or Salve Dynasty.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is famous for its arid climate, sand dunes, and unique culture.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026

Explanation

• Sohni Mahiwal is a famous Punjabi love story.
• It tells the tale of Sohni, a potter’s daughter, and Mahiwal, a buffalo herder.
• Written by Fazal Shah Sayyad.
• Considered one of the four most popular Punjabi romances.
• Their tomb is 75 km from Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 03-04-2036

Explanation

Allama Iqbal studied in Europe at:

• University of Cambridge (England)
• Heidelberg University (Germany)
• National poet of Pakistan, pursued higher education in Europe.

 Last verified on 04-04-2026