Explanation

• Allama Iqbal received the title of Sir in 1922 in Lahore.
• He was knighted by King George V for his contributions to literature.

Note: According to SPSC, 1923 is the correct answer.

Last verified on 09-10-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Founded: 1875 (primary), 1877 (college)
• Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton on 8 January 1878.
• Intermediate Classes: 1878
• B.A. Classes: 1881
• Upgrade to AMU: 1920

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Lucknow Pact (December 1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Delivered Presidential Address at 25th All-India Muslim League session, Allahabad, 29 December 1930.
• Allama Iqbal (1877–1938) is the National Poet of Pakistan.
• Joined Muslim League: 1908 in London, 1922 in Indian subcontinent.

Additional information:

• Born: 9 November 1877, Sialkot
• Died: 21 April 1938, Lahore
• Burial: Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Lahore
• Known as “Mufakkir-e-Pakistan” (Thinker of Pakistan) and “Shair-e-Mashriq” (Poet of the East).

Last verified 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906.
• Location: Dhaka (Dacca), Bangladesh
• Founder: Nawab Khwaja Salimullah
  
• First President: Sir Agha Khan
• Headquarters: Lucknow
• The party was dissolved on 14 August 1947.

When the Muslim League ended in 1947, it split into three parties:

1. Muslim League in Pakistan
2. Awami League in Bangladesh
3. Indian Union Muslim League in India

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Visited India: 22 March 1942
• Stayed until: 12 April 1942
• Headed by: Sir Stafford Cripps
• Objective: Resolve constitutional issues and secure Indian support in World War II
• Reason: Japan's advance towards India's borders
• Result: Mission failed, leading to the Quit India Movement (August 1942).

Last verified on 17-07-2026

Explanation

Total Radio Stations (1947): 3

1. Peshawar: Established 1935
2. Lahore: Established 1937
3. Dhaka: Established 1939

Independence: 14 August 1947

Additional information:

• Organization: Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
• Popular Name: Radio Pakistan
• Established: 20 December 1972
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Main Function: National public radio broadcasting and dissemination of news, education, and cultural programs.

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

Begum Shaista Ikramullah

• - Part of Pakistan's early post-independence representation at the UN.
• - Served as a delegate to the UN in 1948.
• - Contributed to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• - Advocated for equal rights in marriage (Article 16).

Additional information:

• - First Muslim woman UN General Assembly delegate (1952) → Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan.

Last updated 06 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started the Aligarh Movement in 1875 to promote modern education among Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.
• He established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh in 1875.
• The college was later developed into Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.
• The movement encouraged Muslims to acquire modern scientific and English education.

Last verified on 05-11-2026