Explanation

• The damage of the flooding was ₨3.91 trillion (US$14.9 billion)
• The economic loss was ₨3.99 trillion (US$15.2 billion).
• World Bank released a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan has been elected 8 times as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• The UN Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
• Non-permanent members are elected for a 2-year term by the UN General Assembly.

Additional information:

Pakistan’s Terms in UN Security Council

1. 1952 – 1953
2. 1968 – 1969
3. 1976 – 1977
4. 1983 – 1984
5. 1993 – 1994
6. 2003 – 2004
7. 2012 – 2013
8. 2025 – 2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Allama Iqbal delivered his famous Presidential Address on 29 December 1930.
• It was held at the Allahabad session of the All-India Muslim League.
• November 9, 1877 – Born in Sialkot
• 1922 – Actively joined Muslim League politics
• April 21, 1938 – Died in Lahore

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• River Kabul joins Indus at Attock.
• It flows from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before joining Indus.
• It passes through Kabul (Afghanistan), Jalalabad, and Peshawar.

Additional information:

• Indus River – Longest river of Pakistan
• Jhelum River – Joins Indus at Trimmu
• Chenab River – Joins Indus at Panjnad
• Ravi River – Tributary of Indus
• Sutlej River – Joins Indus at Panjnad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Allama Muhammad Iqbal presented his famous Allahabad Address on 29 December 1930, during the 25th session of the All-India Muslim League.
• In his address, he proposed the consolidation of Muslim-majority areas in northwestern India into a Muslim state.

Additional information:

• He is known as the National Poet of Pakistan.
• He was born on 9 November 1877, in Sialkot.
• He was died on 21 April 1938, in Lahore.
• His tomb is located near the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Ajrak is a traditional block-printed shawl.
• It is a prominent symbol of Sindhi culture and identity.
• It is commonly worn during cultural celebrations.
• It is gifted as a sign of respect and hospitality in Sindh.
• Traditional Ajrak printing involves multiple stages, including washing, dyeing, and block printing.
• Ajrak typically features deep indigo, red, white, and black geometric patterns.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• The Thar Desert is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
• It is mainly in the southeastern part of the province near the Indian border.
• It is also known as the Great Indian Desert.
• It is famous for its sandy terrain.
• Approximately 15% lies in Pakistan and 85% in India.
• The Thar region is rich in coal reserves.
• Especially the Thar coalfield in Sindh.
• The desert is also known as the Friendly Desert.
• Because of its traditional hospitality and cultural life.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.
• It was established under the FIA Act, 1974 to investigate federal-level crimes.
• Formed: 13 January 1975.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 01-09-2026