Explanation

• Nawaz Sharif, as Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013.
• He delivered his address on 27 September 2013.
• His speech focused on regional peace, terrorism, Kashmir, and Pakistan’s foreign policy.
• This was his first address to the UN General Assembly after returning as Prime Minister in 2013.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance was promulgated by President Ayub Khan on March 2, 1961
• Authority: under Pakistan's 1958 military regime.
• Basis: Formulated from the recommendations of the Rashid Commission.
• Purpose: Regulates marriage, divorce, polygamy, and inheritance to protect women and children.

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​​

Explanation

• The Services Sector recorded the highest growth in FY 2020–21.
• Services: 4.43% — Highest
• Industrial Sector: 3.57%
• Agriculture Sector: 2.77%
• The growth reflected Pakistan’s economic recovery after the severe disruption caused by COVID-19.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Before 2016, Pakistan had three stock exchanges.
• They were located in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
• These exchanges were later integrated into a single national exchange.
• The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced operations in January 2016.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan played Sri Lanka in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 final.
• The final was held on 21 June 2009 at Lord’s, London.
• Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets.
• Shahid Afridi was named Player of the Match.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Place: Tashkent, Soviet Union (now Uzbekistan)
•  It was a peace treaty between India and Pakistan following the 1965 war

Signatories:

• Ayub Khan – President of Pakistan
• Lal Bahadur Shastri – Prime Minister of India
• Alexei Kosygin – Premier of USSR (mediator)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• After the Martial Law of 1958, General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracy System in 1959.
• It created a local government structure and an indirect electoral system in Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Total Basic Democrats: 80,000
• East Pakistan: 40,000
• West Pakistan: 40,000
• These 80,000 members formed the Electoral College to elect the President and Assemblies.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• The 9th edition of multinational naval exercise AMAN-2025 was held in Karachi, Pakistan, and the North Arabian Sea.
• Harbor Phase: Conducted at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi.
• Sea Phase: Conducted in the North Arabian Sea.
• The exercise included naval drills, anti-piracy operations, and counter-terrorism exercises.

Additional information:

• AMAN-2023: Karachi, Pakistan — 8th edition, 10–14 February 2023.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

Last verified on 30-03-2026