68. . How many Holy Books are there?...................

Four
69. . What is the most important subject of the Holy Books?...................Human beings
70. . The Torat (the old testament) was revealed on…………………Hazrat Moosa (A.S)
71. 120. The Zaboor (Psalm) was revealed on……………………..Hazrat David (A.S)
72. 121. The Injeel or Bible (New Testament) was revealed on…………………….Hazrat Issa (A.S)
73. 122. The Holy Quran was revealed on………………..Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)
74. 123. Of the Holy Book, which is superior?..............Holy Quran
75. 124. Of the Holy Books Allah takes responsibility for the everlasting preservation?..........Quran
76. 125. What are those people called who do not believe in Islam?......Kafirs (disbelievers)
77. 126. Who is known as “Apostate”?
78. A person who has read the Kalima of Isam, even then, he speaks ill of Islam and does not see harm in his ill speaking of
Islam. He is called “Apostate”.
79. 127. Who is called “Hypocrite”?
80. A person who reads the Kalima of Islam verbally and calls himself Muslim but disbelieves it heartily is called a “Hypocrite”
(Munafiq).
81. 128. What is the alternative name of Islamic Qaeda/Belief?........Eman-e-Mufassal
82. 129. What is the basic Aqeeda of Islam?
83. Eman on Allah, Eman on Angels, Eman on Prophets, Eman on holy Books, Eman on Day of Judgement Day
84. 130. Which word is opposite to Islam?.....Kufr
85. 131. What did the Holy Quran say about Shirk?....Zulim-e-Azeem
86. 132. What is meant by Wahi?....Hidden message (Prophetic Experiences)
87. 133. What is the terminological meaning of Wahi?.......Allah’s message which He sent to his Prophets
88. 134. What is the meaning of Prophet?...Messenger
89. 135. What is the terminological mining of Nabi?/..To whom Allah bless with Prophethood is called Nabi.
90. 20. 136. What is the difference between Nabi and Rasool? Rasool brings new Din whereas Nabi did not do so.
91. 137. Who was the first Prophet?...Hazrat Adam (A.S)
92. 138. If somebody after Muhammad (PBUH) claims for Prophethood, what will we say to him?
93. Kazzab (Liar)
94. 139. What was the source of Prophet’s teaching……………..Wahi-e-Elahi
95. 140. To which Prophet Angels offered Sajda?....Hazrat Adam (A.S)
96. 141. Is the word Rasool also used for Angels?.............No
97. 142. Write the names of four famous Angels.
98. Hazrat Gabriel, Hazrat Izraeel, Hazrat Israfiel, Hazrat Mekael
99. 143. Who is the two ministers od Muhammad (PBUH) at sky?
100. Hazrat Gabriel, Hazrat Mekael
101. 144. What is the duty of Hazrat Gabriel?
102. To convey Allah’s message to Nabi. (Brought the revelation from Allah to Prophet).
103. 145. What is the duty of Hazrat Izraeel?
104. To capture Rooh. (He is called the angel of death) (Malaki Maut)
105. 146. What is the duty of Hazrat Mekael?....To manage rains and eatings for creature.
106. 147. What is the duty of Hazrat Israfiel?
107. To blow Soor. (Israfiel will blow the trumpet at the end of the world on the day of Judgement).
108. 148. Name four Holy Books.
109. Torat, Zaboor, Injeel and Holy Quran
110. 149. To which Prophet Zaboor belonged?.......Hazrat Dawood
111. . Which book belonged to Hazrat Musa?....Torat
112. 151. To which Prophet Injeel belonged?...Hazrat Essa (A.S)
113. 152. In Torat by which name Muhammad (PBUH) were called?...Tayyab
114. 153. In Zaboor under which name Muhammad (PBUH) were called?...Farooq
115. 154. Zaboor was first to deliver or Torat………..Torat
116. 155. In which language Torat, Zaboor and Injeel were delivered?......Abrani
117. 156. What is the meaning of Akhirah?...A thing coming later
118. 157. What is the opposite word to Akhirah?......Dunya (word)
119. 158. What is the meaning of Dunya?....A thing in hand
120. 159. Which two names of Hell are described in Holy Quran?...Jahanum, Jaheem
121. 160. Explain the first and the last Aqeeda (Belief)?...Aqeeda-e-Tauheed, Aqeeda-e-Akhirah
122. 161. What is the heading of Surah Ikhlas?...Aqeeda-e-Ikhlas (Belief in Oneness of Allah)
123. 162. “None deserves to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Prophet of Allah “. It is the translation
of……………….Kalima-e-Tayyaba
124. 163. How many Kalimas are in Islam?................6
125. 164. Name the Kalima which is necessary or a Muslim to recite?...............Kalima-e-Tayyaba
126. 165. What is the meaning of Tayyaba?...........Purity
127. 166. What is the meaning of Shahadat?.............Testimony
128. 167. What is the meaning of Astaghfaar?.............Penitence
129. 168. What is the meaning of Rad-e-Kufr?............Repudiation of infidelity
130. 169. What is the meaning of Salat?.............The recitation of Darood.
131. 170. Namaz (Salat) means………………………..Rehmat, Dua, Astaghfaar
132. 171. Namaz (Salat) was made obligatory during the Prophet’s Miraj in………..of the Nabvi. 10th
133. 172. The number of ‘Nafl’ Namaz is…………Five
134. 173. Namaz-e-Kas00f is offered when…………………Moon eclipses
135. 117
136. 174. “Kasoof” is a prayer of…………….Solar eclipse
137. 175. Namaz-e-Istasqa is a prayer for……………………..Rain
138. 176. Salat-e-Istakhara is offered for……………….Coming Hajat
139. 177. Salat-e-Hajat is offered for……………..Prevailing Hajat
140. 178. When a Muslim is bestowed with a blessing by Allah, Muslim should offer……………..Salat-e-Shukar
141. 179. Salat-e-Khauf is offered during…….War
142. 180. Total number of Rakaats in the Farz prayers is…………….48
143. 181. ………….prayer (Salat) is not preceded by Azan………..Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Funeral
144. 182. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) offered First Jumma prayer in the year………….1 A.H
145. 183. The Jumma prayer is not compulsory for…………Women
146. 184. Which two prayers have no Azan?.....Janaza and Eid
147. 185. Which prayer is offered with backside of hands upward?...........Istasqa
148. 186. The Holy Prophet offered First Eid prayer in………….3A.H
149. 187. Six additional Takbeers are offered in following prayer……….Eid
150. 188. Only one of the following category is exempt from Farz prayer……….Lunatic
151. 189. Eid prayer is a………….Wajib
152. 190. Wazu for Namaz has……….Farz……….Four
153. 191. The command for Ablution is present in the Surah…………An-Nisa
154. 192. The permission for Tayammum was granted in…………….4 A.H
155. 193. Namaz-i-Tarawih is……………………..Sunnat
156. 194. The parts of prayer (Salat) which are compulsory are called……………..Farz
157. 195. That part of prayer (Salat) which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to do is called………….Sunnat
158. 196. What name is given to the direction towards which the Muslims face during Salat?.....Qibla
159. 197. The funeral prayer is………………Farz-e-Kaffaya
160. 198. The Salat Witr is a part of……………….Isha
161. 199. The act of shortening one’s prayer while on journey is called……….///Qasr
162. 200. What is the number of Rakaats in all five time prayers?...48
163. The reward of which prayer is equal to the reward of Hajj or Umra?....Namaz-i-Ishraq
164. 202. Which prayers were essential in the early period of Islam?.....Fajr and Isha
165. 203. Standing straight for a short while after Rukuh is called………..Qauma
166. 204. Qauma is……….Wajib
167. 205. The short period between two Sajdas is called………Jalsa
168. 206. Jalsa is……..Wajib
169. 207. To sit straight in Salat is called…….Qaada
170. 208. How many times Salam is performed in the Salat?.........Two
171. 209. How many Sajdas are in Salat-e-Janaza?..............Zero
172. 210. Zakat literally means…………Purification
173. 39. 211. Zakat is the…….fundamental pillar of Islam? …2nd
174. 212. Which is the second of the most important pillars of Islam?.............Salat
175. 213. When Zakat was made compulsory?......................2 A.H
176. 214. Who said that there was no difference between Salat and Zakat?....................Hazrat Abu Baker (R.A)
177. 215. How many times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran?................32
178. 216. Caliph………..did Jihad on the issue of Zakat……………………….Hazrat Abu Baker
179. 217. Without which act the prayer is useless?................Zakat
180. 218. One who disbelievers in Zakat is a……………………Kafir
181. 219. Person who is liable to pay Zakat is called…………Sahib-e-Nisab
182. 220. How many camels render are to par Zakat?...............5
183. 221. How many goats render are to pay zakat?.....................40
184. 222. How many sheep render are to pay zakat? ……………….40
185. 223. How many cows render are to pay Zakat?..............................30-40
186. 224. How many bulls render to pay Zakat?...............................30-40
187. 225. How may buffaloes render are to pay zakat?...............................30-40
188. 226. Jiziya is also called……………..Poll tax
189. 227. How much of the produce of mine owners have to pay?................1/5th
190. 228. What is the meaning of Khums?............1/5th
191. 229. What is the compulsory tax on the produce of agriculture land? ……..Ushr
192. 230. How many kinds of Muslims are eligible to receive Zakat according to the Holy Quranic Verse? …8
193. 231. Zakat is payable on gold of………..7.5 tolas
194. 232. Zakat is payable on silver of…….52.5 tolas
195. Nisab for irrigated produce is…….10/100
196. “Zakat” is the treasure of Islam, who said this? ………Holy Prophet (PBUH)
197. Literally Roza (fasting) means…………To stop
198. The fasting became compulsory in……A.H for the first time……….2nd
199. The function of fasting is…………To purify heart from worldly desires.
200. The commandment for observing Fast has been stipulated in the Surah……Al-Baqara
201. What is atonement for breaking the Fast? ………..To feed 60 people
202. It is a door through which fast observing people would enter paradise…..Bab-ul-Riyan
203. Which important night falls in Ramzan?................Lailat-ul-Qadr
204. How many days are forbidden for fasting throughout the year?...............5
205. 71. In which month virtues flourish and evil is suppressed? …Ramzan
206. . What is the meaning of Aitekaf?..............Seclusion
207. Aitekaf during the month of Ramzan is………….Wajib
208. . Which Rukn-e-Islam is called as shield?..............Fasting
209. Which is the Third fundamental pillar of Islam?........Fasting
210. . When Siyyam of Ramzan was ordered?............2 A.H
211. Tarawih is a prayer of Ramzan. It means…….To stand
212. . Which important Ghazwa was fought in the very first Ramzan?...........Badr
213. . Who arranged Namaz-e-Tarawih in the leadership of Imam?.........Hazrat Umar (R.A)
214. Literally meaning of Hajj is……The will of visit
215. . Hajj was made obligatory in…………9 A.H
216. . Yome-Afra is called…………Hajj Day
217. . The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed……Hajj in his life.,,,One
218. . Hajj is a pilgrimage of……………Holy Kabba
219. . When did the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offer Hajj?.......10 A.H
220. . There are………..types of Hajj……………Three
221. In which Surah Hajj has been commanded?.........Al-Baqara
222. . How many camels the Holy Prophet (PBUH) scarified?............63
223. . Shoot means………..One tawaf of Kabba
224. The day of sacrifice during Hajj is called………………Yum-e-Nehr
225. The rite of offering sacrifice is performed at………..Mina
226. Jamarat on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of the Zil Hajj is performed in……….Mina
227. . Which two prayers are offered together at Muzdalifa on the 9th Zil-ul-Hajj?.......Maghrib-Isha
228. The number of Khutbas during the Hajj is………..One
229. The first Hajj was performed by…..Hazrat Adam (A.S), Hazrat Hawa (A.S)
230. Who built the first structure of the holy Kabba?..............Hazrat Adam (A.S)
231. What is the fundamental pillar of Islam which requires both physical and financial sacrifices?....Hajj
232. Literally Jihad means………..To strive hard
233. . Jihad was ordained on Muslims through a Quranic verse in……(A.H)………2nd
234. . The battle was forbidden in Arabs in the month of…………Muharram
235. The word Jihad is derived from the word/…………Juhada
236. The meaning of Jihad fi Sbil Allah is………..Fighting in the way of Allah
237. What is the meaning of Qital?...........Fighting
238. How many encounters took place between the Muslims and non-Muslims during the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?...82
239. What is the meaning of Rukn?......Support
240. What is the plural f Rukn?.........Arkan
241. . What is said to Namaz in Arabic?........Salat
242. What are the meanings of Salat?.........Rehmat, Barkat
243. When Namaz was ordered?..........On 27th Rajab 10th Hijri on the occasion of Mehraj
244. What is the difference between Kufr and Islam?...............Namaz
245. . Name the five Namaz………….Fajar, Zuhar, Asar, Maghrib, Isha
246. Describe the Farz Rakaats of each Namaz……….Fajar 2, Zuhar 4, Asar 4, Maghrib 3, Isha 4
247. What are the Farz of Namaz (Salat)?..........Qayyam, Rakoo, Sajda
248. . Which kind of worship is liked by Allah?...........Namaz
249. . When Wazoo was ordered?................5 Hijra
250. . When Azan was started?.................1 Hijra
251. When Tayammum was ordered?............5 Hijra
252. Namaz-Ba-Jamaat is how much better than individual Namaz?............27 times
253. In which timings the Namaz is prohibited?..........Sun rising, suns setting, sun at the mid
254. When first azan was read in Kabba?........9 Hijri, on the occasion of conquest of Makah
255. Which Namaz Allah likes among Nafli Namaz?...............Namaz-e-Tahajat
256. What the Namaz-e-Jumma and Eids create in Muslims?..............Collectiveness (Gathering)
257. . When is Namaz-e-Kasoof read?....................At the time of Solar eclipse
258. When Namaz-e-Kauf is read?.............When no rains
259. . How many Takbeers are in Namaz-e-Janaza?..............Four
260. . When the order for Tahweel-e-Qibla was made?................2 Hijri
261. When first Namaz of Eid-ul-Fitr was read?..................1st Shawal, 2 Hijri
262. At which place of Makkah, Hazrat Ali (R.A) was born?....khana e kaba
263. Name the first Shaheed who neither offered any prayer nor kept any fast? Hazrat Aseeram Abi Abdul Ashal (R.A)
264. 59. How many camels render one to pay Zakat? 05
265. 60. In which war Mohammad (PBUH) did take part in the early days of his life? Harb-e-Fijar
266. 61. Hazrat Musa (AS) married the daughter of the prophet Hazrat Shoaib (AS)
267. 62. A Muslim Female is coffined/wrapped in _____ dressed sheets 05
268. 63. Azaan was started in? 01 hejri
269. The Muslim army comprising forty thousand men rallied at Yarmouk under the leadership of: Abu Ubaidah (R.A)
270. he foundation of Bait-Ul-Hikmah was laid down during: Abbasid Period
271. During the Orthodox Caliphate, who had the longest tenure? Hazarat Usman (RA)
272. 67. Who laid the foundations for modern medicine? Ibn Sina
273. The collection by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim are known as: Sahihs
274. What is the significance of 27th Rajab? …. Meraj Shareef
275. Who was the first Katib-e-Wahi? … Hazrat Sharjeel (RA
276. Name the first personality who laid his life in the way of Allah? .. Hazrat Haris ibn Halla (R.A)
277. What is the number of month "Rajab" in Islamic Calendar? … 7th
278. Imam Dar-ul-Hijrat is the title of: Imam Malik
279. How many years any war with Makkan Quraish will not be fought in accordance with the Treaty of Hudaibiya?
……. 10 years
280. Where the first Madrisa was established in Madina? Masjid-e-Nabvi
281. Hazrat Talha ibn Ubaidullah was distinguished companion of Holy Prophet (PBUH). What was his surname?
Abu Muhammad
282. What was the real name of Hazrat Da'ood (A.S)? .. Abar
283. In which city Abbasids established the "House of Wisdom"? Bagdad
284. muharram, saffar, rabbiul awal, rabbi ul sani, jammadi ul awal, jamadi ul sani, rajab, shaban, ramzan, shawal,
zulqaida, zulhijja.
 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF PAKISTAN • When was it announced that Jinnah would be the
• National anthem of Pak: was played for first time on Governor General of Pakistan? July 10, 1947
13th August, 1954 in front of Raza Shah Pahlavi of Iran. • The last Governor of the undivided Punjab? Sir Evan
• Plan of division of Indo-Pak: announced on 3rd June, Jenkins
1947. • What does RSS stand for? Rashtriya Swayam Sewak
• Population of Pak: at it birth was 32 million. Sangh
• First head of state to visit Pak: in 1947 was Ameer of • Who was the Finance Minister in the first cabinet of the
Kuwait. Dominion of Pakistan? Ghulam Muhammad
• First president to visit was of Indonesia. • When did Liaquat Ali Khan move in the Constituent
• First opposition party of Pak: Jinnah Awami league it Assembly that the title of "Quaid-e-Azam" be used for
was founded by Abudl hameed Bhashwani in 1950. Jinnah in official correspondence? Aug. 12, 1947
• Area of Pakistan 796,096 sq: km. • When was Jinnah's name was read in Khutaba at the
• National anthem written by Hafiz Jalundri in Charage Pakistan colony mosque by the Sindh Education
Sahar in Sinf of Makhmas. Minister Pir Illahi Bukhsh? Aug. 22, 1947
• Music composed by Ahmed Ali Chagla. • when was it announced that Jinnah would act as Legal
• Flag of Pakistan designed by Ameeruding Qadwani. Guide to the Assembly in drafting the Constitution? Aug.
• Ch: Kahliquzaman became president of ML after 23, 1947
Quaid. • When was the announcement made from Delhi for
• Ayub khan laid down foundation stone of Quaid’s setting up a Constituent Assembly for Pakistan? July 26,
Mosulem. 1947
• Which airline helped movement of 35000 people from • When did Jinnah reach Karachi to take part in the first
Pakistan to India between Oct. 20 to Nov. 30, 1947? meeting of the Constituent Assembly? Aug. 7, 1947
(The same airline also moved 7000 Muslim Govt. • 79 members in the first Constituent Assembly for
officials and the families from Delhi to Pakistan). British Pakistan?
Overseas Airways Corporation • When did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah take
• Pakistan's share 700 million was actually paid. oath as the first Governor General of Pakistan? Aug. 15,
• Unanimously elected Quaid as President of the 1947
Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly on Aug. 11, 1947 • Who administered the oath of M.A. Jinnah? Chief
• 27th August, 1947: Pakistan admitted as Member of Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Abdur Rasheed
the Food and Agriculture Organization of UN • Who administered the oath of Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan as
• U.S. embassy in Karachi was established August 15, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan? Muhammad Ali
1947 Jinnah
• The first US ambassador to Pakistan, Paul H. Alling, • What was the venue of the oath taking ceremony of
was appointed on September 20, 1947. Quaid-e-Azam and Liaquat Ali Khan? Karachi
• Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of the • Sir Francis Maudi took oath as First Governor of West
partition of India? Attlee Punjab?
• When was it announced by that June 1948 had been • Who took oath as the First Governor of East Bengal? S
determined as the date of withdrawal of British power ir Frederick Bourne
from India? Feb. 20, 1947 • George Cunningham took oath as First Governor of
• Secretary of State for India in 1947: Lord Listowel N.W.F.P.
• Viceroy of India from 1943 to 1947: Lord Wavell • Sheikh Ghulam Hussain oath as the First Governor of
• Mountbatten arrive in Delhi: March 22, 1947 Sindh?
• Jinnah meet Lord Mountbatten first time: April 5, 1947 • Geoffrey Prior took oath as Chief Commissioner
• When did Lord Mountbatten announced the partition Baluchistan.
plan? June 3, 1947 • Last Governor of the undivided Punjab? Sir Even
• Mountbatten address the Constituent Assembly of Jenkins
Pakistan? 14th August, 1947 • Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Sindh? MA
• Indian Independence Bill moved in the British Khuro
Parliament? July 4, 1947 • Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot took oath as chief Minister of
• Time of creation of Pakistan12 a.m. at the night West Punjab
between 14th and 15th August, 1947? • Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan
• Who first time announced in English "This is Pakistan Army? General Frank Walter Messervy, 15-08-1947 to
Broadcasting Service" at the time of creation of 10-02-1948
Pakistan? Mr. Zahoor Azar • Who was the First Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan
• Who first time announced in Urdu "This is Pakistan Navy? Rear Admiral James Wilfred
Broadcasting Service" at the time of creation of • Who was the First Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air
Pakistan? Ghulam Mustafa Hamdani Force? Air Marshal L. Parry Cane
• Egypt announced its recognition of Pakistan 16th • Hafiz Abdul Majeed was appointed as Chief Secretary,
August, 1947 West Punjab on 18th August, 1947.
• Pakistan applied for membership of UNO: 16th August, • Friday was declared as half working day: 22nd August,
1947 1947
• What is the estimated number of people who migrated
on partition of India in 1947? 8,500,000 (dubbed as
"largest migration in history" by Information office Delhi) • Who amongst the following were the first to invade
• When did the Pakistan Assembly pass the resolution India? Arabs
for changing the name of West Punjab to Punjab? 07- • Real name of Mohd: bin Qasim was Amadudin
01-1948 Mohammad (Pillar of Deen).
• Mohd: Bin Qasim was nephew and son-in-law of Hajjaj • Real name of Shah Waliullah was Ahmed and his
bin Yousuf the Governor of Iraq (Omayad Period). He historical name was Azimuddin.
came to Sindh with 12 thousand men. • Haji Shareetullah of Bengal was the founder of Farazi
• Mohd: bin Qasim conquered Sindh during Ummayads. Tehriz in 1802. Farazi Tehriz meant to pay more
• Siskar was Waziir of Dahir. attention on fundamental of Islam.
• Mohd: bin Qasim tortured to death in Iraq by Sulaiman. • Syed Ahmed of Rai Brelli (Oudh) was the founde of
• The Abbasid governor Hisham came to Sindh in 757 Jehad Tehrik against Sikhs. He was martyred at Balakot
A.D. (NWF) in 1831.
• Shabudding Ghori was the founder of Islamic State in • Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764.
India. • Haji Shariat Ullah was born in 1781
• Qutubudin Aibk was the founder of slave dynasty after • The main aim of Brahma Samaj was Reform in
Ghoris. Hinduism.
• Ghiyasuddin Tughluq was the first sultan of Tughluq • Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahma Samaj.
dynasty. • Ani- Muslim Arya Samaj (1877) was founded by
• Aurangzeb reimposed ‘Jaziya’? Dayanand Sirasoti. Arya Samaj was founded in 1875
• Ibn Batutah visited India in reign of Muhammad-bin (chk)
Tughluq • In 1805, British made Sri Lanka a colony.
• Babur used artillery in warfare. • British annexed NWFP in 1849.
• Emperor Shahjahan= Khurram Shihab-ud-din • Wardha scheme written by Zakir Hussain.
• Akbar prohibited the practice of Sati? • Sati was abolished by Lord William Bantink.
• Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s Dargah is located at Delhi. • First census in India made during the period of Lord
• Baba Farid Gang Shakar was the first Punjabi poet. Mayo.
• Waris shah is called the ‘Shakespeare of Punjabi • Moen-jo-DAro & Herapa discovered in 1922.
literature’. • Sir John Marshal ordered digging of Moen jo Daro in
• Tomb named Khawaja Moin ud Din Chisti is in Ajmer. 1922.
• Hazrat Bullay Shah was a famous Sufi poet of Punjabi • East India Company was formed in 1600 in London.
language. His tomb is in the city of Kasur. • In India French East India company was established in
• Thatta was the capital city of Sindh during Argons and 1664.
Turkans • Raishmi Romal campaign started by Ubaidullah Sindhi
• Mohd: bin Tughlaq introduced tokens currency firstly. before war of Independence.
• Akbar the Great was born in Umar Kot. • War of Independence started on 7th May, 1857 from
• Shalamar Bagh was built by Shah Jahan Delhi.
(Shahabuddin Mohd: Shah Jahan) (also called • Lord Canning was the Governor General of India
Shahzada Khuram) during Sepoy Mutiny.
• Jahan Ara begum was the daughter of Shah Jahan • In India the first gate of enterance of Europeans was
• Mehmood set out on Somnath on17 Oct: 1024 A.D. Bengal.
• 1st battle of Tarrin was fought b/w Mohd: Ghouri & • At Meerath firstly the war of independence was fought.
Rajput (1191), Ghori was defeated. In 1192 A.D, the 2nd • War of independence started on 9th May, 1857.
battle of Tarrin, Ghori wins. • The first Viceroy of the subcontinent was Lord
• Ahmed Shah Abdali was the King of Kabul. Canning.
• Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Marhatas in 1761. • Queen’s Proclamation was made in 1858.
• Pan Islamism introduced by Jamaludding Afghani. • Indian National Congress made by Allan O. Hume in
• Nadir Shah of Iran invaded Delhi during the period of 1885.
Mohd: Shah Rangila (The Moughal Emperor). • First president of Congress was W.C. Benerjee.
• Original name of Tippu Sultan was Nawab Fateh Ali. • 72 members attended the first meeting of Congress at
• 4th May 1799 was the day of Shahadat of Tippu Bombay out of them only 2 were Muslims.
Sultan. • Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of
• The original name of Sultan Siraj Doullah (the Nawab Bengal.
of Bengal) was Mirza Mohd: • Hindi-Urdu controversy started in 1867.
• Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 b/w Clive and • Mohsin-ul-Mulk founded Urdu Defence Association.
Siraj-ud-Daula which established British rule in Bengal. • Syed Ahmed Khan born on 17th Oct: 1817 in Delhi &
• Sindh was annexed by Birtish in 1847 and was died March 241898 at Ali Gargh.
separated from Bombay in 1935 vide India Act 1935. • Sir Syed is buried in Ali Garh Muslim University.
• First war of freedom was fought in 1757 b/w Siraju • Tahzibul Ikhelaque was published in 1870. (1867 chk)
Doullah and Rober Clive. • Asrar-us-Sanadeed was compiled by Sir Syed Ahmed
• Sh. Ahmed Sirhandi is known as Majaddid Alf Sani. Khan.
• Sheikh Ahmad Sirhandi was born in 1564. • Sir Syed wrote Loyal Mohammandan’s of India &
• Mausm Khan, soldier of Titu Mir was sentenced to Causes of Indian Revolt.
death. • Hayate-e-Javed is written by Maulana Hali about Sir
• Hajatullah al-Balaghah written by Shah Waliullah. Syed.
• Shah waliullah born in 1703. Shah Waliullah died in • In Indai English education was first initiated in Bengal
1763. in 1835.
• Shah Alam II was an ally of Mir Qasim in the Battle of • Shah Waliullah was born in Delhi.
Buxar. • Madressah Rahimiya was established by Shah Abdul
• During Jehangir’s reign Sir Thomas Roe and Captain Rahim.
Hawkins visited Moghul court to secure commercial • Scientific society was established in 1863.
privileges. • Albert Bill was presented in 1883
• NWFP was separated from Punjab by the British in • First VC of Aligarh University was Agha Khan 3.
1901, Lord Curzon was then the viceroy and GG of • Agha Khan III was born in Karachi and was buried in
British India. Egypt.
• Mohammadan Educational Conference was formed on • Real name of Agha Khan III was Sultan Mohd: Shah.
27 Dec: 1886 by Sir Syed. • First secretary general of ML was Hussain Bilgrami.
• Muhammadan Literacy Society of Calcutta founded in • 2nd President of ML was Sir Ali Mohd: Khan when
1860. Agha Khan III resigned in 1913.
• “Indian Patriotic Association” was founded in 1861. • Sir Mohammad Shafik was the second general
• Nidwatul Ulema (1884) was founded by Molvi Abdul secretary of Muslim League.
Ghafoor Qasim Nativi. Nadvat-ul-Ulema was founded in • Syyed Amir Ali established ML London in 1908.
1894 and Maulvi Abdul Ghafoor was its founder.(chk) • Quaid attended 1st time Muslim League session in
• Darul-ul Deoband (1867) was founded by Mohd: 1912. (chk)
Qasim Nanavatavi. • Quaid resigned from Imerial Legislative Council as a
• MAO College founded on Jan: 8, 1877 and protest against Rowlatt Act in 1919.
inaugurated by Governor General Lord Lyton. • Quaid became ML president 1919-1924 (chk it).
• Present Sindhi alphabets made by Sir Barter Frere in • Quaid joined ML 10 Oct 1913.
1883. • Syed Amir Ali resigned from ML in 1913.
• Anjuman-e-himayat-Islam was founded in 1884. • Quaid resigned from Congress and Home Rule League
• Sindh Madrasa built by Hassan Ali Afandi on 1st Sep: in Dec: 1920 (Nagpur Session) became ML president in
1885. 1916. (chk it)
• DJ (Diwan Dayaram Jethmal) Science College was • Quaid held joint membership of ML & Congress for 7
opened by Governor of Bombay Lord Reay on 17th Jan: years i.e from 1913-1920
1887. • He presided the ML Lucknow session of 1916 and
• Islamia High School Peshawar was founded in 1890. Delhi session of 1924, became permanent president of
• Muslim Aligargh University was established in 1920. ML in 1934.
• Treaty of Amritsar took place in 1876. • Lord Minto came to India as viceroy in 1915.
• Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh in 1845. • Minto Morley reforms 1909: introduced separate
• NWFP was given status of province in 1901. electorates.
• Shakespeare (not William Shakespeare) was the • Minto Morley reforms: Minto was Indian Viceroy and
governor of Banarus. Morley was state secretary for India.
• Mohammadan Political Association was formed in • Montague Chemsford Reforms came in 1919.
1903. • ML demanded principle of self rule for India in 1913.
• Partition of Bengal announced on 1st Sept: 1905 & • Kanpur mosque incident took place in 1913.
implemented on 16 Oct: 1905 by Lord Curzon. • Jillanwalla Bagh is in Amritsar. It was place where a
• Partition of Bengal annulled: 10th Dec: 1911 by Lord number of Indian killed by the English on 13th April,
Hardinge. 1919.
• Swadeshi movement was started against Partition of • General Dair was the army commander of Amritsar
Bengal. during Jullianwala bagh slaughter (1919).
• Bengal divided in East Bengal (Muslim Bengal) & West • Lucknow Pact came in Nov: 1916.
Bengal (Hindu Bengal) in July 1905 by Lord Curzon. • Home Rule Movement was founded by Mrs. Annie
Capital of Muslim Bengal was Dacca and that of Hindu Basent an English Parsi lady in 1916 after Lucknew
Bengal was Calcutta. pact.
• The partition of Bengal was annulled on 12th Dec: • Rowalt Act was passed in 1919.
1911 by King George-V and Queen Marry. • Khilafat Movement started in 1919 and ended in March
• The president of Simla Deputation (1st Oct: 1906) was 1921.
Agha Khan III and secretary was Mohsanul Mulk. • All Indai Khilafat committee was founded in Bombay on
• Muslim League founded on 30 Dec: 1906 at Decca. 5th Juley 1919 and Seth Chuttani became its first
• ML was formed in the annual session of Muslim president.
Educational Conference in Decca with the proposal of • First meeting of All Indai Khilafat Movement was held
Nawab Salimullah. on 23rd Nov: 1919 and was presided over by Molvi
• The HQ of ML was established at Lucknnow. Fazal Haq of Bengl. Its headquarter was at Bombay.
• Initial membership of ML was 400. • Khilafat day was observed on 27th October, 1919.
• Mohd: Ali Johr wrote the constitution of ML: The Green • Indian Khilafat Delegation met with Lloyd George.
Book. • Mopala uuprising in Malabar 1921.
• Inagural session of ML was presided by Nawab • Chauri Chuara incident tookplace in 1922.
Samiullah. • Non-cooperation movement was called off by Gandhi
• Inagural address was delivered by Nawab Vikarul because of Chauri-Chaura incident 1922.
Mulk. • Shuddi and Sangathan movement was started at the
• First session of ML was held on 30th Dec: 1907 at end of Tahreek Khilafat.
Karachi. • Sangathan movement was started by Pandit Malavia.
• First session of ML held in Karachi 31st Dec: 1907 was • Treaty of Lausanne was signed in 1923.
presided over by Adamjee Pri Bhai of Bombay. • Mustafa Kamal: first president of Turkey on 23rd Oct:
• The original name of Mohsanu-ul-Mulk was Mehdi Ali 1923.
Khan. • Atta Turk means the father of Turks.
• Original name of Waqaul Mulk was Molvi Mohd: Shah. • Khilafat was abolished in 1924.
• 1st President of ML was Agha Khan III. (upto 1913). • Last caliph of Turkish State was Abdul Majeed Afandi.
• Sir Agha Khan remained permanent president of ML till • Hijrat Movement took place in 1924
1913.
• Reshimi Roomal movement of 1915 started by • Jinnah Poonja was born in 1850 and married with Mithi
Maulana Mehmood-ul-Hassan. Bai.
• Lord Rippon is associated with the Hunter • Poonja was grand father of Quaid.
Commission. • Jinnah joined Congress in 1906& in 1913 ML in
• Lord Dalhousie is associated with Wood’s Dispatch. London.
• Lord Cornwalls is associated with permanent • Quaid born on 25th Dec: 1876 and died on 11 Sep:
settlement of Bengal. 1948.
• Delhi proposals presented by Quaid-e-Azam in March • Jinnah joined ML on the insistence of Mohd: Ali Johar
1927. and Syed Wazir Hassan.
• Nehru Report was produced by Motilal Nehru in 1928. • Jinnah got admission in at Gokal Das Teg primary
• Shoaib Qureshi was one muslim member who took school Bombay at the age of 10 he studied for 5 ½
part in writing the Nehru Report. months.
• 14 Points came in March 1929 from Delhi. • Jinnah went to London and got law degree at the age
• Simon Commission visited India in 1928 and consisted of 18 form LINCONINN.
of 7 members. • Sir Dinsha was the father of Ratna (the wife of Jinnah).
• British cabinet minister Cripps came to India in March • Ratna embrassed Islam on 18th April 1918 and
1942. married Jinnah on 19th April 1918. before that she was
• Civil Disobedience Movement started by Gandhi on Parsi. She died on 20th Feb: 1929 and was buried in
12th March, 1930. Aram Bagh Bombay.
• Simon Commission submitted its report in 1930. • Dinna, the daughter of Jinnah was born on 14th
• Ist Session of Round Table Conference from August, 1919.
12Nov1930 to 19Jan1931. (Mohd: Ali Johar participated • Dinna married a Parsi boy named Navel Wadya.
in it, Congress was absent.) • Jinnah left the lawyership after 23rd March, 1940 nd
• Congress absent in 1st RTC, leaders were in jail due to returned to India in April 1934.
civil disobedience. • Pakistan national movement was founded by Ch:
• Leader in the 1st RTC was Agha Khan III. Rahmat Ali.
• Quaid attended RTC 1, not attended RTC 2&3. After • Lilaquat Ali Khan Joined Muslim League in 1924.
RTC 1, he renounced politics and persued lawyership. • Sindh separated from Bombay in 1935.
• The PM of England during 1st Roundtable was • The system of Dyarchy (Two authorities) was in
Ramshy Macdonald. operation from 1921-1937. (chk it).
• 2nd Session of RTC from 7Sep1931 to 31stSep1931. • Dyarchy introduced in 1919 reforms and removed in
Gandhi represented Congress. 1935 Act.
• Gandhi-Irwin pact was made on March 5, 1931. • Dyarchy was introduced as a constitutional reform by
• 3rd Session of RTC from 17Nov:1932 to 24Dec: 1932. E.S. Montague and Lord Chelmsford.
• British opposition did not participate in RTC III. • Dyarchy divided India into 8 major provinces (excluding
• Communal award published in 1932. Burma.)
• White Paper of RTC published in Marchi 1933. • Jinnah-Rajendra Prasal formula came in 1935.
• Begum Shahnawaz attended one RTC. • Provincial elections held in 1937.
• Mohd: Ali Johar Started Comrade & Hamdard (1912) • Pirpur Report about congress ministries came in 1938.
from Calcutta. • Shareef report about Bihar came in 1939.
• Name of Bi-Aman was Abidi Begum. (chk afridi begum) • Muslims observed “Day of Deliverance” on 22nd Dec:
• Mohd: Ali Johar borin in1878 at Rampur and died at 1939.
the age of 54 on 4ht Jan: 1931 at London and was • A committee under the chairmanship of Raja Mohd:
buried in Bait-ul-Mukadas (Jerusalem). Mehdi was appointed to inquire into congress ministries.
• Wife of Mohd: Ali Johar was Amjadi Begum. • August Offer was offered by Viceroy Lord Llinthgow in
• Moulana Shoukat Ali, the elder brother of Mohd: Ali 1940.
was born in 1872 and died on 28th Nov: 1938 and • Cripps visited India in 1942.
buried at Jamia Mosque Delhi. • Quit India movement started in1942.
• Zamidar (1903) started by Zafar Ali Khan from Lahore. • Simla conference (June, 1945) was presented by Lord
• Daily Dawn (1942) by Quaid. Wavel.
• Daily Jang (1940) by Mir Khalilur Rehman. • Wavel plan was made in 1945.
• Daily al-Halal by Abdeul Kalam. • In 1945, Labour Party came to power.
• Ch: Rehmat Ali is associated with Delhi Darbar. • In 1945 elections ML won 428 out of 492 seats.
• IN 1908, Iqbal was awarded Ph.D from Munich • In 1946, Quaid decided to join Interim govt in India.
University for Persian Philosophy. • In interim govt: ML got portfolis of Finance & Liaquat Ali
• Allama Iqbal born on 9th Nov: 1877 at Sialkot and died was Finance Minister.
on 21st April, 1938 • J.N.Mandal was the non-Muslim member who became
• Allama Iqbal was tutored by Moulvi Syed Mir Hassan. a minister in interim govt: on ML behalf.
• Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab Legislative • On the arrival of Simon Commission, ML was divided in
Assembly in 1926 and chosen president of ML in 1930. to Mohd: Shafee & Quaid groups.
• Jinnah means Lion. • Unionist’s Ministry was in Punjab.
• Jinnah means Thiner. He was 5 feet, 11 ½ inches in • Fouinder of Unionist Party in Punjab was Sir Fazle
height. Hussain.
• Quaid got education of law from Lincolin’s Inn. • Sir Siney Rollet was the president of Rollet Committee
• “Quaid” used by Molvi Mazharul Haq in newspaper Al- whose objective was to check Home Rule Movement.
Aman. • Real name of Gandhi was Mohan Das Karam Chand
• Wife of Quaid was Ratan Bai. Gandhi.
• Quid’s father was Jinnah Poonja.
• Burma separated from India in 1935 and was made • When was it announced by that June 1948 had been
independent in 1947. determined as the date of withdrawal of British power
• Sindh asssembley passed the resoluation for the from India? Feb. 20, 1947
creation of Pak: firstly on June 26, 1947. • Secretary of State for India in 1947: Lord Listowel
• Lahore Resolution was presented in 27th Session of • Viceroy of India from 1943 to 1947: Lord Wavell
Muslim League at Monto Park (now Iqbal Park) on 23rd • Mountbatten arrive in Delhi: March 22, 1947
March, 1940 by Fazal-al-Qaq of Bengal. Quaid presided • Jinnah meet Lord Mountbatten first time: April 5, 1947
the session. • When did Lord Mountbatten announced the partition
• The book ‘last dominion’ was written by Carthill. plan? June 3, 1947
• “Divide and Quit” is wtitten by Penderel Moon. • Mountbatten address the Constituent Assembly of
• “Mission with Mountbatten” written by Campbell Pakistan? 14th August, 1947
Johnson. • Indian Independence Bill moved in the British
• Liaquat Desai pact was concluded in 1946. Parliament? July 4, 1947
• Cabinet mission announced its plan on 16th May, • Time of creation of Pakistan12 a.m. at the night
1946. between 14th and 15th August, 1947?
• Cabinet Mission consisted of 8 members. • Who first time announced in English "This is Pakistan
• ML accepted Cabinet Mission but Congress rejected it. Broadcasting Service" at the time of creation of
• Muslim League observed direct action day on 16th Pakistan? Mr. Zahoor Azar
August 1946. • Who first time announced in Urdu "This is Pakistan
• On 18th July, 1947, British parliament passed Indian Broadcasting Service" at the time of creation of
Independence Bill. Pakistan? Ghulam Mustafa Hamdani
• MP of England at the time of independence of Pak: • Egypt announced its recognition of Pakistan 16th
was Lord Cunet Iteley. August, 1947
• Redcliffe Award announced on 15th August 1947. • Pakistan applied for membership of UNO: 16th August,
• On April, 1947, All India State’s Conference was held in 1947
Gawalior. • What is the estimated number of people who migrated
• Inquilab Zindabad slogan was given by Mohammd on partition of India in 1947? 8,500,000 (dubbed as
Iqbal. "largest migration in history" by Information office Delhi)
• When did the Pakistan Assembly pass the resolution
for changing the name of West Punjab to Punjab? 07-
POST PAK 01-1948
• When was it announced that Jinnah would be the
• National anthem of Pak: was played for first time on Governor General of Pakistan? July 10, 1947
13th August, 1954 in front of Raza Shah Pahlavi of Iran. • The last Governor of the undivided Punjab? Sir Evan
• Plan of division of Indo-Pak: announced on 3rd June, Jenkins
1947. • What does RSS stand for? Rashtriya Swayam Sewak
• Population of Pak: at it birth was 32 million. Sangh
• First head of state to visit Pak: in 1947 was Ameer of • Who was the Finance Minister in the first cabinet of the
Kuwait. Dominion of Pakistan? Ghulam Muhammad
• First president to visit was of Indonesia. • When did Liaquat Ali Khan move in the Constituent
• First opposition party of Pak: Jinnah Awami league it Assembly that the title of "Quaid-e-Azam" be used for
was founded by Abudl hameed Bhashwani in 1950. Jinnah in official correspondence? Aug. 12, 1947
• Area of Pakistan 796,096 sq: km. • When was Jinnah's name was read in Khutaba at the
• National anthem written by Hafiz Jalundri in Charage Pakistan colony mosque by the Sindh Education
Sahar in Sinf of Makhmas. Minister Pir Illahi Bukhsh? Aug. 22, 1947
• Music composed by Ahmed Ali Chagla. • when was it announced that Jinnah would act as Legal
• Flag of Pakistan designed by Ameeruding Qadwani. Guide to the Assembly in drafting the Constitution? Aug.
• Ch: Kahliquzaman became president of ML after 23, 1947
Quaid. • When was the announcement made from Delhi for
• Ayub khan laid down foundation stone of Quaid’s setting up a Constituent Assembly for Pakistan? July 26,
Mosulem. 1947
• Which airline helped movement of 35000 people from • When did Jinnah reach Karachi to take part in the first
Pakistan to India between Oct. 20 to Nov. 30, 1947? meeting of the Constituent Assembly? Aug. 7, 1947
(The same airline also moved 7000 Muslim Govt. • 79 members in the first Constituent Assembly for
officials and the families from Delhi to Pakistan). British Pakistan?
Overseas Airways Corporation • When did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah take
• Pakistan's share 700 million was actually paid. oath as the first Governor General of Pakistan? Aug. 15,
• Unanimously elected Quaid as President of the 1947
Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly on Aug. 11, 1947 • Who administered the oath of M.A. Jinnah? Chief
• 27th August, 1947: Pakistan admitted as Member of Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Abdur Rasheed
the Food and Agriculture Organization of UN • Who administered the oath of Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan as
• U.S. embassy in Karachi was established August 15, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan? Muhammad Ali
1947 Jinnah
• The first US ambassador to Pakistan, Paul H. Alling, • What was the venue of the oath taking ceremony of
was appointed on September 20, 1947. Quaid-e-Azam and Liaquat Ali Khan? Karachi
• Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of the • Sir Francis Maudi took oath as First Governor of West
partition of India? Attlee Punjab?
• Who took oath as the First Governor of East Bengal? • the Secretary of the Indian Ministry of States? V.P.
Sir Frederick Bourne Menon
• George Cunningham took oath as First Governor of • Elections to First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
N.W.F.P. 1946.
• Sheikh Ghulam Hussain oath as the First Governor of • Pakistan’s constituent assembly made on July 20th,
Sindh? 1947.
• Geoffrey Prior took oath as Chief Commissioner • 69 members in the first constituent assembly of
Baluchistan. Pakistan.
• Last Governor of the undivided Punjab? Sir Even • 10 members were later added to the constituent
Jenkins assembly.
• Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Sindh? MA • Quaid-e-Azam addressed to the constituent assembly
Khuro for the first time on 11th August, 1947.
• Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot took oath as chief Minister of • Pakistan’s first cabinet was sworn in 15th August,
West Punjab 1947.
• Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan • Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar held the portfolion of
Army? General Frank Walter Messervy, 15-08-1947 to Communications in the first cabinet of Pakistan.
10-02-1948 • Besides being PM of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan held
• Who was the First Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan the portfolios of Defense and Commonwealth.
Navy? Rear Admiral James Wilfred • First cabinet of Pakistan consisted of 7 members
• Who was the First Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air including Prime Minister.
Force? Air Marshal L. Parry Cane • Besides PMship, Liaquat had portfolio of Defence and
• Hafiz Abdul Majeed was appointed as Chief Secretary, common wealth.
West Punjab on 18th August, 1947. • Quaid had portfolio of State and Frontier region.
• Friday was declared as half working day: 22nd August, • Zafarullah Khan had Foreign Affairs.
1947 • I.I.Chundrigar had Trade, Industry & Public Works.
• Iran & Pakistan established diplomatic relations: 22nd • Malik Ghulam Mohad: had Finance.
August, 1947 • Raja Ghazanfar had Food, Agriculture and health.
• When was the Governor George Cunningham directed • Abdul Rab Nishtar had communication.
by the Government of Pakistan to dismiss the NWFP • Fazal ur Rehman had Internal Affairs, Information &
Congress Ministry headed by Khan Sahib? 22nd August, Education.
1947 • Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent
• Who was invited to form the NWFP Government after Assembly on 7th Mrach 1949 by Liaquat Ali.
dismissal of the Congress Ministry headed by Khan • Mountbatten addressed the constituent assembly of
Sahib? NWFP Muslim League head, Khan Abdul Pak: on 14th August, 1947.
Qaiyum Khan • Constituent Assembly declared Urdu & Bengali as
• First Pakistani documentary film was shown in the official languages on 3rd Jan: 1954.
cinemas in Karachi on 30-08-1947. What was it about? • On 24th October, 1954, constituent assembly was
Events from 2nd to 15th August, 1947 dissolved by the governor general of Pakistan Mr.
• On 2nd September, 1947 the first Pakistani film was Ghulam Mohammad.
released. What was its title? "Teri Yadd" • Pakistan became member of UNO on 30th Sep:
• Which actors played the lead roles in the first Pakistani 1947and the member of NAM in 1979.
film? Asha Bhonslay and Nasir Khan • Pakistan became member of World Bank in 1950.
• Who was appointed as Head of the Pakistani • Liaquat visited India in April 1950.
delegation to the UN? Mrs.Tasaddaq Hussain on 13th • Referendum in NWFP held 6-17 July, 1947.
September, 1947 • Azad Kashmir govt: was setup on 24 Oct: 1947.
• Who was the first US ambassador to Pakistan? Paul H. • Basic democracy system came in May 1959.
Ealing (assumed charge on 23rd September, 1947) • 2nd Constitution made by Ayub came in March 1,
• Which country sent 4750 tons rice for making up 1962.
shortage of food in East Bengal on Sept. 19, 1947? • First martyr of Pak: Khuwaja Mohd: Sharif of Ludhiana
Burma • Canal water Pact with India=4th May, 1948.
• When was Karachi linked by air with all the provincial • The first governor of Bengal Province was Sir Fredrick
capitals? 6th October, 1947 Boran, second was Malik Feroz Khan Noon.
• From which date Postage Stamps were made available • First CM of Bengal Province was Khuwaja Nazimuddin,
in Post Offices? 6th October, 1947 the second CM was Noor-al-Amin.
• Who was appointed as the First Muslim Advocate • Urdu made national language on 25th Feb: 1948 (chk
General of the West Punjab? Sheikh Shabbir it)
• When was Pakistan admitted as member of the United • The second constituent assembly consisted of 80
Nations? 30th September, 1947 members.
• Who was the Minister for Food and Agriculture in the • When did Jinnah visit East Pakistan as Governor
first Cabinet of Pakistan? Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan General? March, 1948
• Urdu restarted its publications from Karachi on October • When did the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
15, 1947 as Pakistan's First National daily in Urdu adopted a resolution presented by the Government for
• Who was appointed Pakistan's ambassador to Iran? formally proclaiming Karachi as Capital of the Dominion
Qazi Issa of Pakistan? May 1948
• Pakistan's ambassador to USA? A. H. Isphahani • First C.M of Sindh: Mr. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro
• Indian Dy. Prime Minister in its very first cabinet after • Muhammad Ayub Khuhro was dismissed in April,
partition? Sardar Patel 1948?
• E. De V. Moss was appointed as Chief Pakistan • Urdu made National Language in April 1954 it has 37
Refugee Commissioner? letters.
• The first Chief Minister of East Bengal? Khawajah • Birth place of Quaid Wazir Mension.
Nazimuddin • House of Quaid Mohata Palace.
• Quaid-e-Azam died on Sept. 11, 1948 due to Cardiac • Allama Iqbal’s tomb was built in 1951.
Arrest • Liaquat Nehru Pact= April 1951.
• Jannah passed away at 72 at 10:20 p.m in G.G House • 17th Oct: 1951 Liaquat shot dead in Rawalpindi by
Karachi and buried on 12th Sep: 1948 A.D. Syed Akbar.
• Funeral prayer of Quaid: Shabir Ahmed Usmani. • Liaquat visited USA in 1951.
• 40 days of mouring was announced on Quaid’s death. • Pakistan issued it first coin on 3rd Jan: 1948.
• Who was the successor of Quaid-e-Azam as Governor • Quaid inaugurated State Bank on 1st July’1948.
General? Khawajah Nazimuddin • National Bank of Pakistan formed in 1948.
• Jinnah had portfolio of Frontier States and Regions • First postal stamp issued in 1948.
after him Liaquat Ali Khan took over this portfolio. • Karachi radio station inaugurated by Liaquat on 14th
• Objective Resolution presented by Liaquat Ali Khan August’1948.
13th March, 1949 • Pakistan recognized China in 1949.
• Basic Principles Committee set up by the Constituent • In 1949 July, Pak: got Siachen under Karachi
Assembly to frame a draft Constitution. agreement.
• Basic Principles Committee presented its report in • Siachen is located in Baltistan.
September, 1950 • Siachen is world’s 2nd highest glacier.
• Planning Board turned into Planning Commission:1951 • 22 points of Ulema put on 24th Jan: 1951 by 31 Ulema.
• Landlordism abolished in East Bengal: 1950 • BBC started its first Urdu service on 13th April, 1949.
• Liaquat Ali Khan visited USA:1951 • In 1950, Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot founded Jinnah
• Liaquat Ali Khan spend in USA: Three weeks Muslim League party.
• Te title of the published collection of Liaquat's • PIA founded: 1954 started international service: 1955
speeches meant to introduce Pakistan to the West? to Jordan via Cairo.
Pakistan, Heart of Asia • Pakistan got status of Test cricket in 1952.
• Conspiracy to overthrow Liaquat Government come to • Sui gas founded in 1952.
light Rawal Pindi: March 1951 • First five year plan launched in1955.
• Liaquat Ali khan was assassinated in Rawalpindi on • National Anthem first broadcasted on radio: 13 August,
16th October, 1951. Was buried in Karachi near Quaid. 1954.
• Liaquat ali Khan born in Kernal (East Punjab) on 1st • Pakistan signed CENTO (Baghdad Pact) on 23Sep:
Oct: 1895. 1955.
• Who replaced Liaquat Ali Khan as Prime Minister? • West Pakistan declared “one unit” in 1955 by Mohd: Ali
Khawajah Nazimuddin Bogra.
• Who replaced Nazimuddin as Governor General? • “One unit” repealed on 1st Jan: 1971.
Ghulam Muhammad • First acting Governor General of Pak: was Major
• Jamilla was the first Muslim girl who hoisted Muslim General Sikandar Mirza 17th August 1955 to 16th Oct:
League flag onteh Punjab Secreterat, Lahore (1946) 1955.
• Rawalpindi became the temporary capital of Pak: in • President Iskandar Mirza visited Afghanistan in 1956.
1960. • One unit bill passed during the period of Chaudhry
• First commissioner of Sindh Charles Napier. Mohd: Ali 14th oct: 1955 and cancelled on 25th March
• Sindh assembly proclaimed Sindhi as official language 1969 by Yahya .
of Sindh in 1972. • During one unit first GG of west Pak: was Nawab
• Baluchistan got status of province on 1st July, 1970. Mushtaque Ahmed Gormani and first CM was Dr. Khan
• Pak: bought Gawader (1958) & Jiwani from Oman. Sahib In 1956.
• Pak: came into being on 27 Ramzan, 1366 A.H • Pakistan became Islamic Republic on 23rd March,
Thursday. 1956.
• Pak: standard time was adopted on Oct:1, 1951. • 1956 constitution was presented in assembly in Feb
• Population Census-1951, 61,72,81,98. 29, 1956.
• The only vice-president of Pak: Noorul Amin. • Martial law was imposed in Lahore in 1953.
• Father’s name of Quaid= Jinnah Poonja • Ch: Rehmat Ali is buried in Cambridge (London)
• Father’s name of Iqbal=Shaikh Noor Mohd: • Pakistan joined SEATO in Sep: 1954.
• 27 Oct: 1947 was observed “Black Day” as Indian • In Sept: 1958 Gawadar was bought by Khan of Kalat at
forces landed in Azad Kashmir. 40 lacs pounds from Oman
• Sheikh Abdullah was called founder of National • 1st Martial Law= 7 Oct: 1958
Conference. • 2nd Martial Law=26 March 1969
• Indian Forces occupied Kashmir the state of Jammu • 3rd Martial Law=7 July 1977
and Kashmir on October 27, 1947. • Ayub became first elected president on 17 Feb: 1960.
• Distance of Kashmir from Pakistan is 250 miles. • Ayub transferred capital from Karachi to Islamabad on
• Hari Singh was the maharaja of Kashmir in 1947. 1st August 1960.
• % of Muslim population in Kashmir in 1947 was 78%. • Indus Basin Treaty signed under World Bank in Sep:
• UN commission members for India & Pak: were 3 (later 1960.
5) visited in July,1948. • Pakistan made boundary agreement with Iran on 21st
• Sir Owen Dixon was UN Representative for May 1960.
demilitarization of Kashmir. • U2 incident happened in 1960.
• National anthem of Pakistan was played for the first • Ayub khan appointed Ameer Muhammad Khan as
time on August 13, 1954. Governor of West Pakistan.
• Ayub visited US & Queen Elizbeth visited Pakistan in • In dec: 1981, Ziaul Haq announced Majlis-e-Shoora
1961. with 350 members.
• Ayub Khan visited USSR on 3rd April, 1965, US in • Zakat & Ushr ordinance promulgated in 1980.
1961. • Wafaqui Mohtasib was created in 1983.
• Television started on 26 Nov: 1964. • 8th amendment introduced in 1985.
• Zafarullah Khan served as president of UN General • Gen.Zia lifted Martial Law on 30th December, 1985.
Assembly’s 7th session in 1962. • Nuclear cooperation pact with China was made on
• Boundary agreement with China was signed in 1963. 15th Sep: 1986.
• Agreement with Canada on first nuclear power station • Ojri camp tragedy occurred on 10 april 1988.
in Karachi was signed in 1965. • The Junejo government was dismissed on 29th May,
• Z.A Bhutto served as F.M in Ayub Govt: 1988.
• Convention League was formed by Ayub. • Zia died on 17 August, 1988.
• 1965 war started from 6 to 22 Sept: 1965. • US ambassador who died with Zia was Arnold
• Defense day is celebrated in Pakistan since 1966. Raphael.
• Major Aziz Bhatti was martyred in 1965 war. • Ghulam Ishaque Khan became president of Pakistan in
• Tashkent Pact was signed by Ayub Khan & Shastri on 1988.
3 Jan:, 1966 (USSR, Kosijin) • Pakistan’s re-entry in common wealth in 1989.
• Fatima Jinnah died in 1967. She was born on 1st • First test tube baby at Lahore in 1989.
August, 1893. • PTV2: 1992, PTV Morning: Jan 6, 1988, PTV:Sep:
• Kashmir valley is b/w Big Hamalia and Little Hamlia. 2000.
• Length of Indus from Hamalia to Arabian Sea is 1980 • Kargil Crisis in 1999.
miles. • Musharaf elected president (10th) on 20 June, 2001.
• Ancient name of India was Arya Warat. • Durand Line agreement b/w Sir Martimur Durand the
• LFO was promulgated on 30th March, 1970 by Yahya FS of Britain and Amir
Khan. •Abur Rehman, the Afghan ruler November 12, 1893 at
• The post of C-in-C was converted into the post of Chief Kabul (2050 km, 1300 miles)
of Staff in 1970. • HBFC was set up in Nov: 1952.
• 2nd war between India & Pakistan: 3 to 17 Dec: 1971. • First satellite Badr-I launched on 16 July, 1990.
• Last commander of Pak: in East Pak: Abdullah Khan • On 28 May, 1998 five blasts made at Chagi, the day is
Naizi. known as Yum-e-Takbir.
• PNSC established on 1st March 1979. • On 17 May, 1998 India blasted in Pokhran (Rajistan).
• PTV started its color transmission on December 20th, • Pak: entered nuclear club on 28 May, 1998.
1976. • First bank of Pak: = Habib Bank.
• Pakistan signed PTBT in 1978. • Defece day=6th Sep:
• Post of Commander-in-Chief changed to Chief of Staff • Defence day of Pakistan is celebrated on Sep: 6 since
in 1970. 1966
• Post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff was created in • Airforce day= 7th Sep:
1976. • Navy Day=8th Sep:
• East Pakistan became Bangladesh on 16 Dec: 1971. • Kashmir Day=5th Feb:
• Simla Agreement signed b/w Bhutto and Indra Gandhi • Friday was declared holiday in Jan: 1977.
on 2nd July’1972. • EBODO promulgated in 1959.
• Nationalization of educational institutions & industries • PRODA came in 1949-1954.
in 1972. • Wheat crisis occurred in 1952.
• Nationalization of banks made in 1974. • Number of basic democratc was 80,000.
• Denationalization of banks make on Jan:9, 1991 (First • Ghuauri is Surface to Surface missile.
MCB). • Anza is Surface to Air missile.
• Pak: Broadcasting Corporation established on Dec: 20, • Age of senator is 30.
1972. • Age of PM is 35.
• The constitution of 1973 was enforced on 1 March • Number of tribal areas is 11.
1973. • Pakistan Withdrew from SEATO in 1973.
• PM under the 1973 constitution is the head of the • Pakistan left CENTO in March 1979.
cabinet. • Nasir Shabir was first Pakistani to conquer Mount
• The first general elections under the 1973 constitution Everest.
were held in 1977. • Capital of was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad on 1
• First biogas plant established in 1974. August 1960.
• Ahmadis declared non-Muslims in 1974. • Indus Basin Treaty was concluded on 19th Sep 1960.
• Colour transmission started on 20th Dec: 1976. • KANNUP was established in 1971.
• First electric train started in 1970. • Tashkent Declaration was signed on 10 Jan 1966.
• Steel Mill founded in 1973 (USSR aided) in Bin Qasim. • Saudi King Shah Faisal visited Pakistan in the year of
• Pakistan recognized Bangladesh in 1974. 1966 and 1974.
• Pakistan joined OIC in 1974, NAM in 1979, PTBT in • Pakistan was suspended from commonwealth on 18
1978, SAARC in 1985. Oct 1999.
• Hudood ordinance enforced on 10 Feb: 1979. • Mr. Ghulam Muhammad was finance minister before
• Dr. Abdul Salam awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in becoming governor general of Pakistan.
1979. • Badr I launched on 16th July 1990.
• Faiz Ahmed Faiz got Lenin Prize. • First Agriculture University was established in
• Zia successed ex-President Fazal Ellahi Choudhri. Faisalabasd.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954 but later withdrew from • A bicameral legislature was proposed for the first time in
it in the year 1973. 1973 constitution.
• Moraji Desai, former PM of India was the only Indian • Length of Pak-India border is 1,610 km.
leader awarded the highest award of Pakistan for a • Length of Pak-Iran border is 805 km.
• Length of Pak-China border is 595 km.
civilian.• • Length of Pak-Afghan border is 2052 km or 1300 miles.
• 5 rivers flow in Punjab Ravi, Sutlaj, Chenab, Indus &
GEOGRAPHY
Beas.
• Steel Mill is in Bin Qasim
• Warsak dam is on Kabul River.
• Old name of Jacobabad is Khangharh.
• Rawal Dam is on Kurrang River.
• Kot Digi Fort is in Khairpur district.
• Khanpur dam is on Haro River.
• Peshawar means city of flowers.
• Tanda dam is in Baluchistan.
• Warsak dam (near Peshawar) is built on Kabul River.
• Tarbela deam was completed in 1969.
• Tirich Mir mounts of Hindu Kash separate Afghanistan
• Length of Indus is 2900 km.
and Tajistan from Pak:
• Source of Indus is Mansoorowar Lake in Gilgit.
• Islamia College Peshawar was founded in 1914 by
• Muztag pass connects Gilgit-Yarkand (China).
Sahibzada Abdul Qayum.
• Khankum Pass connects Chitral-Wakhan (Afghanistan)
• Quaid Azam Medical College is in Bahawalpur.
• The Shandur Pass connects Chitral and Gilgit.
• Choukundi toms are located near Karachi.
• Khyber Pass connects Peshawar-Kabul
• Atock Fort was built by Akbar.
• Kulk pass connects Gilgit-China.
• The land b/w Indus & Jehlum river is called Thal Desert
• Bolan pass connects Queta-Afghanistan.
or Sindh Sagar Doab.
• Tochi pass connects Pak:-China.
• Ruins of Harapa found in Sahiwal.
• Length of Silk Rourte (Korakorum Route) is 965 km.
• Lahore Fort was built by Akbar.
• Geneva Pact was signed on 14th April, 1988.
• At Toonsa Sharif the borders of three provinces meet.
• Simpla Pact was singed on 3rd July, 1972.
• With Gilgit & Baltistan the frontiers of three counties
• Numb: of words in anthem=50.
meet.
• Numb: of lines in anthem=15.
• Tochi pass connects Pak: with China.
• Numb: of ammendements made 17.
• Pak: has 6 international airports.
• Numb: of troops in a division are 12000 to 20,000.
• Pak: has 27 Radio Stations.
• Numb: of troops in brigade is 4000 to 5000.
• ---- district, ---- divisions.
• Barrages built on Indus = 8.
• Pak: railways factory is in Risalpur.
• Tarbela dam is in NWFP (Abotabad) on Indus river.
• Chitral is famous for gold.
(Largest)
• Port Qasim is the largest seaport of Pak: smallest is
• Mangla dam is in AJK on Jehlum River(Highest)
Gawadar
• Warsak dam is in NWFP near Peshawar on Kabul river.
• The chairman of National Economic Council is PM.
• Direct dialing system was introduced b/w Lahore and
• National flower of Pakistan is Jasmine.
Rawalpindi for first time in 1964.
• National bird of Pakistan is Chakore.
• Rivers of Pakistan----- Punjab== Ravi+Chanab+Sutlaj.
• National tree of Pakistan is Deodar.
• :::: Sindh ===Indus, Hub.
• National animal of Pakistan is Markhor (a type of goat).
• NWFP==Kabul, Sawat, Zhob.
• National emblem of Pakistan is Cresent.
• Baluchistan==Bolan.
• National sport of Pakistan is land Hockey.
• Baluchistan is 43% of total Pak:.
• Oldest cantonment of Pak: is Kohat.
• Geographical divisions of Pak: are 1.Northern Mountains,
• HQ of Pak: Army is at RawalPindi.
2. Western off-shoots of Himalayas, 3. Baluchistan
• HQ of Airforce is at Chaklala.
Plateau, 4. Potohar Plateau & Salt range, 5. Lower Indus
• HQ of Navy is at Islamabad.
Plain, 6. Thar desert.
• Islamabad is 8 miles from Rawalpindi.
• Pak: has 3 stock exchanges (confirm it).
• Photograph on the coin of one rupee is Quaid’s photo.
• Broad Peak I is on Karokarum range.
• “ ::two rupee is Badshahi Mosque (chk)
• Colonel Sher Khan belonged to Sindh Regement.
• “ ten rupee note is Khyber Pass.
• Kot Diji is a fort in Khairpur.
• “ 5 rupee note is
• Ancient mosque of Pak: is at Bhambhor.
• “ 50 rupee note is
• Time taken to sing National Anthem is 1 minute, 20 sec.
• “ 100 is Quaid’s Residecy, Ziarat Quetta.
• Instruments used are 38.
• “ 500 is Badshahi Mosque, Lahore.
• Texila is in Punjab and NWFP.
• “ 100 is Jehangir’s Tomb.
• Rashid Minhas martyred in August 1971.
• “ 5000 is of Faisal Mosque, Islamabad.
• Mangla dam is on river Jehlum.
• 4.8% of total area of Pak: is forests (standard is 25%)
• Old name of Supreme Court is Federal Court.
• Hub dam and Thadho Dam are in Malir Karachi near
• 10 persons have received Nishan-e-Hyder.
Gadap Town.
• Kharif (Summer Season) crops include—Cotton, rice,
• Map of Shah Faisal Mosque was made by Wahdat Diloky
sugar cane, maize, Jaur and Bajra.
of Turkey.
• Rabi (Winter OCT-March) crops are wheat, gram, barley
• Largest radio station of Pak: is Islamabad.
and tobacco.
• Tarbela dam is in Abot Abad.
• Jhat Pat is the old name of Dera Allah Yar.
• Raeewind is in Kasur.
• There are 7 rivers in Baluchistan.
• Baitul Maal established in 1992.
• Mast Tawakkal was the poet of Balochi.
• General sales tax, under the constitution 1973 is a
• Khanpur dam is near Haripur.
Federal subject.
• Skardu is also called “Little Tibet”.
• Pak: national flag was adopted on 11 August, 1947
• Swat became part of Pakistan in 1969.
• Jasmine adopted on July 5, 1961.
• The most precious gemstone “Emerald” are found in
• National drink is Cane Juice.
Swat.
• Railway stations in Pak: = 965.
• Gilgit is the capital of Northern Areas of Pak:
• Rabi crops are grown b/w months of Oct-March.
• Khushhal Khan belonged to English period.
• Under Indus Water Basin Treaty Pak: got Jehlum,
• The alphabet of Pushto was prepared by Saifullah.
Chenab & Indus. India got Ravi, Sutlaj.
• First poet of Pushto was Amir Karar.
• Chenab and Jehlum flow from Kashmir.
• Saiful Maluk is near Naran.
• Tirchmir is the highest peak of Hindukash.
• Dera Adam khan is famous for Gun factory. • Total arable land of Pakistan is 27%.
• Durand line is b/w Peshawar and Afghanistan. • Pakistan is situated at the West End of the Indo
• Pakistan Forest Institution is located in Peshawar. Gangetic.
• Bala Hassan Fort was built by Babrat at Peshawar. • Wakhan separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• Saidu Sharif is a lake in NWFP. • Hindu-kush range is also known as Little Pamirs.
• British took Peshawar from Sikhs. • Sub-Himalya is also known as Siwaliks.
• Population-wise NWFP stands 3rd. • The Sindh Sagar Doab is also known as Thal Desert.
• Area-wise it is 4th. • Takt-I-Suleman is the highest peak of Sulaiman
• Lands down Bridge connect Sukkur with Rohri. Mountains.
• Guddu Barrage was completed in 1932. • The length of Indus River is 2900 km.
• Real name of Qalandar Lal Shahbaz is Shaikh Usman • Six barrages are constructed on the River Indus.
Marvindi. • Hispar Glacies is located in Hunza.
• In 1973 constitution there are 290 articles. • The famous Umar Kot fort was built in 1746.
• Pak: comprises of 61% of mountainous area. • Katch and Gawadar are the districts of Makran Division.
• National Assembly has 342 seats & Senate has 100 seats • Punjgore is the district of Makran division.
with 14 for each province. • Meaning of Quetta is fort.
• Provincial Assembly seats Punjab=371, Sindh=168, • Gomal River is in NWFP.
NWFP=124, Baluchistan=65. • The total length of coastline of Pakistan is 1046.
• Name of Ustad Bukhari is Syed Ahmed Shah. • Cease Fire line came into existence in 1949.
• Real name of Shaikh Ayaz is Shaikh Mubarak. • Pakistan can be divided into six natural regions.
• Barrages on Indus are Toonsa, Jinnah, Sukkur, Gudo, • High of K2 is 8611 Meters.
Kotri & Ghulam Mohd:. • The coldest place in Pakistan is Sakardu.
• Ports and harbours are Kimari (Kar: ), Bin Qasim (Kar: ), • Most of the Hosiery Industry is located in Karachi.
• Jinnah Naval Base (ormara), Gawadar (Baluc: ), Panjgore • The Heavy Mechanical complex was established with the
(Baluch: ). help of China at Taxila.
• Deserts of Pak: Thar (Sindh), Thal (Punjab), Cholistan • The first Census in the subcontinent took place in the
(Punjab). year 1901.
• Famous glaciers are Siachen, Batura, Baltoro. • Wheat is the major Kharif Crop of Pakistan.
• K2 (Karakurum Range) with 8610 meters. • Kotli is the city of Azad Kashmir.
• Mountain Ranges are Himaliya, Koradoram, Hindu Kash, • The SOS village built in Faisalabad.
Sulaiman and Salt Range. • Pakistan celebrated Quaid’s year in 2001.
• Tomb of Babur is in Kabul. • Pakistani Cricketer Saeed Anwar declared to join Afghan
• Real name of Noor Jahan (Wife of Jahangir) was Mehrun Jehad.
Nisa. • Maulana Shibly wrote books on Islamic History.
• NADRA was setup in Feb: 16, 2000. • The first translation of the Holy Quran was in Sindhi.
• The master plan of Islamabad was prepared in 1960 by • Qutab Minar is in Delhi.
MIS Constructinos Doxiades (of Greek). • Cholistan Desert is in Bahawalpur.
• National Institute of Oceanlogy Karachi =1982. • Pakistan can be divided per climate into 4 regions.
• Pak: test fired Ghauri missile in April 6, 1998. • Hashim Shah wrote Sassi Punnu.
• First nuclear reactor was setup in Karachi. • The British Communal Award was announced in 1932.
• Pak:’s first agriculture university setup in Faisalabad. • Land between two rivers is called Do, aba.
• Chomas festival is held in Kalash valley near Chitral. • Shah Jahan Constructed Jamia Masjid Thatta.
• Nearest provincial capital from Islamabad is Peshawar. • Sindh River flows from Bolan River.
• Tomb of Hamayoon is in Delhi. • Kohat is the oldest cantonment of Pakistan.
• Tomb of Jahangir is at Lahore. • Muslims were interested in the art of Calligraphy.
• National Assembly has 60 women seats. • The length of Durand Line is 2240 km.
• National anthem was written in 1954. • The length of Pakistan’s common border with Iran is 805
• Gandhara civilization discovered from Texila. km.
• Social Action Plan launched in 1992-93. • Chinese province adjoining Pakistan is Sinkiang.
• Rahmat Ali suggested name of Pakistan on 28th Jan: • Jinnah Barrage is originated on the river Sindh.
1933 in “Now or Never” pamphlet in London. • The height of Tarbela Dam is 500 feet.
• Rehmat Ali was born in 1893 in a village Mohar district • Wah city of Pakistan is linked with cement, arms and
Hoshiyarpur (East Punjab). ammunition industry.
• Rahmat Ali died at the age of 58 in 1951 and was buried • Sukkur barrage is completed in 1932.
in Cambridge University. • Khanpur Dam is near Islamabad.
• Ancient name of Peshawar was Phushkalvati. • Simly Lake is near Islamabad.
• India framed its constitution in 1950. • Tanda Dam is located in NWFP.
• Kara korum Highway (Silkroute) B/w Pak: & China was • Khanpur Dam irrigates Attock and Abbotabad.
completed on 18th June, 1978. • Sassi was born in Bhutta Wahan.
• Jamrood Fort (Peshawar) was built by General Hari • Baba Farid Shakar Gunj died at Pakpattan in 1265.
Singh Nalwa in 1836. • Nishtar hospital is the largest hospital in Pakistan.
• Landi Khani is the end of the main line of Railway system • Sahiwal is the new name of ‘Montgomery’.
of Pakistan. • Noor Mahal is located at Bahawalpur.
• Cholistan desert is in Bahawlpur district. • The founder of Suharwardi silsila in Pakistan is Rukn-e-
• Harpa is in Sahiwal. Alam.
• Bhambhore is in Thatta. • Baheshti Darwaza is located in Pakpattan.
• Firdousi, the Persian poet (Shah Nama) was the member • The tomb of Anarkali is situated in at Lahore.
of Sultan Mehmood’s court. • Shahjehan built Shalimar Garden.
• Tomb of Baba Farid is in Pak Patan. • Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh came in Lahore in 1039 A.D.
• Tomb of Sachal is in Ranipur. from the city of Ghazni.
• Nishtar Hospital is the largest hospital in Pakistan and • Minar-e-Pakistan is also called Minto park
was built in 1953. • Data Ganj Baksh is the author of Kashful Mahjoob.
• A.H means Anne Hegirae (Latin Term) =13th Sep: 622 • Badshaahi mosque was built in 1674.
A.D. • The construction of Islamabad began in 1952.
• Nanga Parbat is situated in Himalayan. • Sher Shah built G.T. Road.
• Imperial Highway is the old name of G.T. Road. • Pakistan’s oldest archaeological site is situated near
• Karakoram highway passes through 3 ranges. Larkana.
• Nanga Parbat is commonly known as Killer Mountain. • Ayoub Park covers an area of 2300 acres.
• Karakoram highway was completed in 1978. • Khewra is the main source of gypsum in Pakistan.
• Karakoram was completed in the total period of 20 years. • Sainadak is famous for copper, silver and gold.
• The word Karakoram means ‘crumbling rock’. • Attock oil refinery is located in Rawalpindi.
• Karakoram is a Turkish word. • 43% of the gas is obtained from Sui.
• Karakoram highway passes through khunjrab pass. • Peshawar means ‘city of flowers’.
• Punial is said to be the place where ‘heaven and earth • Lahore Fort was built in 1560.
meet’. • National singer, Noor Jehan, died on 23rd December,
• Siachin glacier is located near Astor. 2000.
• Hunza is called real Shangrilla. • Taxila is located b/w Jehlum and Indus.
• Khyber Pass connects Gilgit with Chitral. • Mahbub-ul-Haq Human Development Center is locates at
• Totally Punjab has 8 divisions. Islamabad.
• The contribution of forestry to the agriculture sector is • Nasirabad region of Balochistan will be irrigated through
0.4%. Kachi cananl.
• Use of Boron and Zink can improve cotton yield. • The district of the country having lowest population
• National Arid and Land Development and Research density is: Kharan
Institute is located at Islamabad. • In violation of lndus Basin Treaty 1960, India has
• Arid Zone Research Centre of PARC is situated at Quetta. constructed Wullar barrage on River Jhelum.
• Thar Coalfield is the biggest coalfield of Pakistan. • Water -flows of the river are diverted to Wuller Barrage
• An M-1 motorway is Islamabad-Peshawar. through the construction of Kishanganga Dam.
• NEC (company) set up Pakistan’s first T.V. station. • India is constructing Kishanganga Dam in Baramula.
• 3 radio stations were working at the time of partition. • India has constructed “Baglihar Dam” in occupied
• Total length of Indus Highway is Kashmir`s district of Doda.
• The new name of Debal is ‘Bhanbhore’. • AKHORI DAM. Location. Across Nandnakas near Akhori
• Gharo Creek is a lake. village about 28 KM east of Attock Punjab.
• Kalakot Fort is situated near Thatta. • Wakhan is a narrow strip of land which separates
• Ranjit Singh sold Kashmir for 75 Lakhs. Afghanistan from Pakistan.
• Poonch, a state of Kashmir, fought with Dogra by •
obtaining arms from tribal areas. • Hoysals was a Kingdom of South during Ala-ud-Din
• 10 seats are reserved for non-muslims in National Khilji’s period.
Assembly. • Raja Tarangini is a book on history of Kashmir written by
• Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of Armed Forces. Pandit Kachan.
• The religion of Tamil is Hinduism. • Koshak-e-Siri was the name of the Palace of Ala-ud-Din.
• There is only one female university in Pakistan. • Ustad Isa was the Chief Architect of Taj Mahal Agra.
• Kohat is the oldest cantonment of the country. • Mahabat Khan was a renowned General of Jahangir. He
• Shalimar Garden was built in 1642 A.D. arrested Jahangir and Noor Jahan.
• Faisalabad is commonly known as little Manchester. • Malik Kafur was a General of Ala-ud-Din Khilji. He
• Harrappa is located at Sahiwal. conquered Deccan.
• The tomb of jehangir is located a Shahdara. • Alai Darwaza was the structure constructed by Ala-ud-
• Tomb of Noor Jehan is located at Lahore. Din Khilji near Qutb Minar in 1311 A.D.
• Attock Fort was built byAkbar. • Tehrik-e-Alfi was a history written by a team of historians
• Heer Ranjha was written by Waris Shah. during the reign of Akbar.
• Sohni Mahiwal was written by Hashim Shah. • Nasir-ud-Din Qubacha was a lieutenant of Muhammad
• Sindh is called Bab-ul-Islam. Ghouri and served as Governor of Multan.
• Chack was the father of Raja Dahir. • Durgavati was the ruler of Gondwana and was defeated
• Keti Bunder is the name of a coastal area. by Akbar in 1564 A.D.
• French Beach is located at Karachi. • Maham Anaga was the foster mother of Akbar the Great.
• Ranikot Fort is located near Hyderabad. • Gulbadan Begum was the sister of Mughal King
• Kotri barrage was built in 1955. Hamayun. She wrote “Hamayun Nama”.
• Al Mawardi was born in Basra. • Infallibility Decree was a document signed by Akbar in
• Nizam-ul-Mulk tusi was famous for his wisdom. 1597, which authorized him to act as the supreme
• “USA is ruled by a power elite,” said C.Wright Mills. arbitrator in civil and ecclesiastical affairs.
• Hub dam supplies electricity to Sindh. • Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between:The Ruler of
• The number of divisions in the province of Sindh is five. Bengal and East Indian Company.
• Total districts in the province of Sindh are 22. • Lucknow Pact (1916) provided for the representation of
• Naib Subedar is the lowest commissioned officer of Muslims in the Provincial Lagislative Councils in the
Pakistan Army. proportion of One-Half of the elected members in Bengal
• River Kabul joins Indus river at Attock. to the Muslims.
• Meerani Dam is under construction near Turbat. • The August Offer (1940) was aimed at Offering greater
• Chashma right bank canal on the Indus River provides share to Indians in Services.
water for Jhelum River. • Nadir Shah, King of Persia, marched into Delhi in 1739.
• Jinnah station was established in continent Asia on • Diarchy was introduced in the government of Indian Act
January 25th, 1991. of 1919.
• National institute of silicon technology was established • Hazrat Baha-ud-Din Zakariya:
in 1991. Ans. He was a great saint of Suharwardi branch of
• Rawalpindi, a region of Punjab, is free from the problem mysticism and flourished in Multan.
of water logging. • Sidi Maula was a saint of Jalal-ud-Din Khilji’s period and
• Jhelum River joins Chenab River near Trimmu. was executed on charges of political treason.
• River Ravi originates in the Indian state of Hamachel • Juna Khan was the original name of Muhammad bin
Pradesh. Taghluq.
• Chashma barrage was built in 1971 on river Indus. • Ain-e-Akbari is the renowned work of Abul Fazl about the
• Warsak dam was built in 1960 on river Kabul. Government of Akbar the Great.
• Rawal dam was built in 1965 on river Kurang.
• Tarikh-e-Daudi A history of Lodi Dynasty written by • Dara Shikohwas son of Shah Jahan, he fought against
Abdullah during the Mughal period. Aurangzeb Alamgir. He was mystic and writer.
• In order to inquire into the injustice done to the Muslims • Bairum Khan was tutor of Hamayun and Akbar. He was
during congress ministries, the Muslim League appointed chiefly instrumental in the victory of Mughals over Hemu
a committee under the chairmanship of Raja Muhammad in 1556.
Mehdi. • Madrasa-e-Rahimia: A famous religious institution
• Uch: A place near Bahawalpur district. It is the burial started by Shah Abdul Rahim (Father of Shah Waliullah).
place of Makhdoom Jehanian. • Noor Jahan was a beloved Queen of Jahangir. She was
• Tabaqat-e-Akbari was the name of history written by an accomplished lady and assisted her husband in the
‘Nizam-ud-Din’ in 1593. It contains detailed account of affairs of the state.
Ghaznavids to the 36th year of Akbar’s reign. • The Objectives Resolution was accepted by the
• Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar the Great at Fatehpur Constituent Assembly on 12 March 1949.
Sikri to commemorate his conquest of Gujrat. • Sikandar Mirza was the last Governor General of
• Fatawa-e-Jehandari was ‘Zia-ud-Din Barani’s’ book on Pakistan.
state craft. • Zill-e-Elahi means: Shadow of Allah.
• Shams Siraf Afif: Author of ‘Tarikh-e-Firuz Shahi”. • Sabuktgin was the ruler of Ghazni. He ruled Ghazni from
• Fuwaid-ul-Faud was written by Zia-ud-Din Barani. 977 to 997.
• Mirza Haider Dughlat: • Ibn-e-Batuta was a famous African traveler who stayed in
Ans. He was a cousin of Babur and author of ‘Tarikh-e- the court of Muhammad bin Taghluq for several years. He
Rashidi’. traveled over the quarter part of the then world from China
• Nadir-ul-Asr Mansur: The title was conferred by Mughal to India.
Emperor Jahangir upon his Court Painter Mansoor. • Kanwaha is the historical place in North India where
• Muhammad Masum Nami: A Governor of Qandhar. He Babur defeated the Rajputs in 1527. At this historical
lies buried at Sukkur. He wrote “Tarikh-e-Sinkh” place, Babur broke his wine vessels.
• Muslim League was founded under the leadership of • Sarus Sadur: Guardian of Islamic Law and Spokesman of
Nawab Saleemullah Khan. Ulema.
• Allama Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab • Qutbat-ul-Islam Mosque was built by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
Legislative Assembly in 1926 and chosen President of near Qutb Minar at Delhi.
Muslim League in 1930. • Francis Bernier was a European traveler who visited
• Iqbal’s early poems were composed mainly in Indian during Shahjehan’s Period.
• Bang-e-Dara and published in the year 1924. • H. Kh. Baqi Billah Bairang was renowned saint of
• Mr Mountbattan announced the Partition of India into two Naqshbandia order and was the spiritual guide of Hazrat
independent states on 3rd June 1947. Majadded Alf Sani.
• The Cabinet Mission Scheme was placed before Quaid-e- • Kitab-ul-Hind was written by Al-Bairuni. This is an
Azam in April 1946. authentic source about Indian culture and social life.
• The Forty: This term refers to the forty slaves of Iltumish • The ‘Objectives Resolution’ was passed at Karachi by
who played important role in contemporary politics. the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
• Panipat is a famous town near Delhi. Three important • The “One Unit” bill was accepted by the Parliament on
battles were fought on this ground. 19th October 1955 when M. Ali Bogra was Prime Minister
• Moeen-ud-Din Ajmeri was a great saint of Chisti sect of of Pakistan.
Islamic Mysticism. • Pirthvi Raj was overthrown and killed in 1192 A.D. at
• Syed Brothers: Hussain Ali and Abdullah Khan who Thanesar by Muhammad Ghouri.
flourished in the early part of the 18th century are • Qutb Minar of Delhi was designed as a tower of victory
historically known as Syed Brothers. They were King being the hallmark of the Empire of the Turks.
Makers for few years. • The famous garden Ram Bagh at Agra was laid out by
• Rohtas Fort was built by Sher Shah near Jehlum. Sikandar Lodi.
• Firdausi wrote “Shahnama” and was also a court poet of • The Lodi Dynasty was founded by Bahlol.
Mahmud of Ghazni. • Dara Shikoh in his religious thought was influenced by
• Auqaf: Muslims Holy religious places are termed as Mullah Shaida.
Auqaf. • The famous manuscript “Shikasta” and “Nastaliq” were
• Bahagar Kabir: Founder of Bakhti Movement. He written by Aurangzeb.
flourished in 15th century. • In India, the legal status of the provinces was for the first
• Kashful Mahjub is renowned work on mysticism by Ali time recognized under the Govt: of India Act 1935.
Hajveri (Data Sahib). • The proposal of Union of India embracing both British
• Abul Fazl: A leading light of Akbar’s reign. He wrote India and the states was put forward by the Cabinet
“Akbarnama” which is the most authentic history of Mission.
Akbar’s period. • The JUP was set up in1948.
• Mudrasa Rahimia was established by Shah Abd-ur- • The Syed Dynasty was founded by Khizar Khan.
Rahim at Delhi. • The Buland Darwaza is situated at Fatehpur Sikri.
• Jainism is a religious movement started by Mahavirs. • Jahangir was imprisoned by Mahabat Khan.
• The year when the Quaid-e-Azam decided that the • Champaner is a General.
Muslim League would join the Interim Government in India • Mukhdum Jehanian Jalal-ud-Din Jehangasht was a saint
was 1946. of Suhrwardiya Silsilah.
• The name of a person who has been the Governor • Petticoat Government was headed by Maham Angah.
General as well as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Khuwaja • I will tear it or burn it or throw it away but never accept it.
Nazim-ud-din. Who stated this about the Government of India Act 1935?
• Tahmasap: The King of Persia who helped Hamayun to Ans. M. K. Gandhi.
recapture his throne. • The Rashmi Roomal Movement of 1905 was initiated by
• Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was a great commander of Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
Muhammad Ghouri who laid foundation of Slave Dynasty. • The Indian Independence Act was passed in the British
• Ghazi Malik: was the original name of Ghiyas-ud-Din Parliament on 18th July.
Taghluq. • Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din Auliya was a Sufi of Chishtia Order.
• Amir Khusrau: A great poet and singer. He was a disciple • Manachi was a European traveler who came to the court
of Khawaja Nizam-ud-Din Aulia. He flourished during the of Jahangir.
Sultanate Period.
• One of the earliest coming Saints to India was Khawaja • Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam was established in the
Qutb-ud-Din Bakhtiar Kaki. year1884.
• Home Rule League was founded in 1916. • Islamabad was made capital of Pakistan in the year 1959.
• The Baghdad Pact was signed in 1955. • Muhammad bin Qasim was called back by Walid bin
• The System of Basic Democracy was first introduced in Abdul Malik.
1959 • Pirthvi Raj was defeated by Muhammad Ghouri in 1192
• Hazrat Mehal’s real name was Umrao. She valiantly took A.D. at the battle of Tarain.
part in 1857 War of Independence. She was the wife of • Khilji Dynasty was founded by Jalal-ud-Din Firuz Khilji.
Wajjid Ali Shah of Oadh. • The R.C.D. was brought about in 1964 among Pakistan,
• Syed Ameer Ali was an intellectual of high caliber. He Iran, Turkey.
worked as a lawyer, a Judge of Calcutta High Court, • The first and second Presidents of the First Constituent
founded Central National Mohammedan Association and Assembly of Pakistan were M. A. Jinnah and Ch.
remained President of the Hughlie Imambara. He worked Muhammad Ali respectively..
hard for Muslim League and Khilafat Movement. He settled • PARODA and EDBO were promulgated in 1949 and in
down in London and died there. 1958 respectively.
• Manzoor Qadir was son of Sheikh Abdul Qadir. He was a • The All Indian Muhammadan Educational Conference
seasoned advocate. He represented Pakistan at the was founded in 1886.
International Law Association in Yugoslavia. He worked as • Tahzeeb-ul-Akhlaq was started in 1867.
Foreign Minister of Pakistan and Chief Justice of West • The Queen’s Proclamation was made in 1858.
Pakistan High Court. • The author of “Mission with Mountbattan”: Compbell
• Lala Lajpat Rai was a great Arya Samajist. He took a Johnson.
most prominent part in the Congress affairs and along • The Federal Shariat Court was established in 25th June
with Tilak and Bebin Pal took a prominent part in changing 1980.
the Congress method from one of petition to that of • Khusrau Malik was the Governor of Lahore.
application of direct sanction. He incurred displeasure of • Sindh was conquered by Muhammad Ghauri in 1182.
the British Government and was deported to Burma in • Hamayun was born at Kabul.
1907. He took part in non-cooperation movement and • Peacock throne was erected by Shahjehan.
boycott movement. • Pirpur Committee was formed in 1937 and was headed
• Divide & Quit written by Penderel Moon. by Raja Muhammad Mehdi of Pirpur.
• Foreign Policy of Pakistan: A Historical Analysis is • Bahadur Shah II was the Supreme Commander of the
written by S. M. Burk. rebellious armies in the War of Independence, 1857.
• Name the person who negotiated the Canal Water • Hyderabad Deccan surrendered to India on 17 September
Dispute between India and Pakistan: Ayyub Khan. 1948.
• Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad bin • Peshawar was captured by Syed Ahmad Shaheed in
Qasim under the reign of the Islamic Caliph Walid bin 1830.
Abdul Malik. • Government of Indian Act, 1935 came into operation in
• Hazrat Ali Hajveri (popularly known as Hazrat Data Ganj 1937.
Bakhsh) belonged to Suharwardia Order. • Muhammad bin Qasim captured the city Daibul in 712
• Fatawa-e-Jahandari was written by Zia-ud-Din Barani. A.D.
• Under the Mughals capital of the lower Sindh was • The Temple of Somnath was situated near the peninsula
Thatha. of Gujrat.
• Kashmir was included into the Mughal Empire of Delhi in • Arabic coinage was first introduced in Indian by Jalal-ud-
October 1586. Din Firuz.
• In a battle near Peshawar, Jaipal was defeated by • Khilji Dynasty was established by Ala-ud-Din Khilji.
Mahmud of Ghazni in 1001. • Babur the founder of Muhgal Dynasty, died in 1530 A.D at
• The Battle of Plassey firmly established the British Rule Delhi.
in Bengal. • The biggest Mosque built by Shahjehan in located at
• When presidential form of constitution was imposed 1st Delhi.
March 1962. • Red Fort of Delhi was built by Shahjehan.
• The Qutb-ul-Islam mosque was built by Ghiyas-ud-Din • Shabbir Ahmad Usmani was the first president of Jamiat-
Balban. e-Ulema-e-Islam.
• Who contributed largely to the spread of Islam in Bengal • My life……..A Fragment was written by Muhammad Ali
Shahab-ud-Din Suharwardi. Jauhar.
• Syed Ahmad Shaheed fell martyr in 1831 at Balakot • Yayha Khan became the Chief Martial Law Administrator
(NWFP). on 25 March 1969.
• The Scientific Society was founded in 1864 at Ghazipur. • The institution of the Federal Ombudsman was created in
• In 1946 Elections, the All India Muslim League got 100 13 January 1983.
percent seats in the Central Assembly and over 88.8 • The Lovely Moti Masjid is located at Agra.
percent seats in the Provincial Assemblies. • Mahmud Ghaznavi is described as “the first pioneer and
• The Second Summit Conference of the OIC was held in path-finder for Islam in this country” by Lane Poole.
1974 at Lahore. • Buland Darwaza commemorates Akbar’s conquest of
• The “Asrar-us-Sanadeed” was compiled by Sir Syed Gujrat.
Ahmad Khan. • Behzad was a famous Persian painter.
• The Central Muhammadan Association was founded by • The real names of Nawab Mohsin-ud-Mulk and Nawab
Syed Amir Ali. Viqar-ul-Mulk are Mehdi Ali Khan and Mushtaq Hussain
• The Muhammadan Literary Society of Calcutta was respectively.
founded by Syed Amir Ali. • The “Zamindar” and “Comrade” newspapers were edited
• Mr. Jinnah returned from England in year October 1935 by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan and Maulana Muhammad Ali
to reorganize the AIML. Jauhar respectively.
• The Indus Water Basin Treaty was signed in the year 19th • Liaquat Ali Khan was martyred by Said Muhammad.
September 1960. Punjab was given the status of a province on 1st April
• The Alai Darwaza is situated at Delhi. 1970
• Baba Farid Ganj Shakar was a saint of Chishtia Silsila. • The Kaunpur Mosque incident took place on 3 August
• Arhai Din Ka Jhonpara was a mosque. 1913.
• Police firing on Khaksars in Lahore took place on 19 • Pakistan joined Non-Aligned Movement at Bandung in
March 1940. 1979.
• Lal Bahadur Shahstri was the Prime Minister of India at • Under the Constitution of 1956 which language was
the time of Tashkent Declaration. declared as the National Language? Urdu and Bengali.
Muhammad bin Qasim appointed Alafi as his advisor. • Under which Constitution, “Bicameralism” was
• Old name of Pakpatan was Ajudhan. introduced in Pakistan.1973.
• The tomb of Babur is situated at Kabul. • When was the first SAARC Conference held?
• Akbar was born at Umar Kot. Ans. 1985.
• The author of “Safinat-ul-Auliya” was Dara Shikoh. • Qutb-ud-Din Aibak died during the game of:
• Mumtaz Mahal gave birth to 14 children. Ans. Polo.
• Maulana Azad’s real name was Abu-al-Kalam. • Cahngez Khan came to India during the reign of Iltumish.
• Hamdard was published by Ali Jauhar. • Razia Sultana Married with Altunia.
• Lord Linlithgow was the viceroy of Indian during the 2nd • Ibn-e-Batuta visited Indian in14th Century.
World War. • The color of the marble of “Taj Mahal” is:
• Defense Council was formed on 1st April 1948. White.
• Liaquat Ali Khan went to America in May 1950. • Aurangzeb Alamgir had: Three sons.
• The Simla Agreement was signed on 3rd July 1972. • Tadar Mal was the revenue minister of:
• Myth of Independence was written by Z. A. Bhutto. Ans. Akbar
• Author of My Brother is Miss Fatima Jinnah. • Which of the European nations came first to South Asia?
• The First Constituent Assembly was dissolved on 24th Portuguese.
October 1954. • Lahore Resolution was presented by:
• 8th Amendment in the Constitution of 1973 was made in Fazl-ul-Haq.
1985. • Sikandar Mirza declared Martial Law on:
• The real name of Noor Jehan was Mahr-un-Nisa. October 1958.
• Haren Minar was built by Jehangir. • Pakistan People’s Party was founded in:
• The tomb of Qutb-ud-Din Aibak is in Lahore. 1967.
• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan went to England along with his • Akbar’s tomb is situated at:Sikandra.
son named Syed Mahmud. • William Hawkins secured many trade facilities for the
• Nawab Abdul Latif founded Muhammadan Literary English by Emperor Jehangir.
Society in the year1863. • Hameeda Bano was mother of: Akbar.
• The founder of “Islamia College Peshawar” was • At the time of his coronation at Kalanour the age of
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum. Akbar was: Thirteen and Half.
• The author of the book “Two Nation Theory” is: • Waqar-ul-Mulk died in 1917.
Shafiq Ali Khan. • Who took the oath of Governor-General of Pakistan from
• The author of the book “Political System of Pakistan” is Quaid-e-Azam? Justice Mian Abdul Rashid.
Khalid bin Saeed. • When Pakistan gave an application to the United Nations
• The Canal Water Dispute was solved through the good to become its member which country opposed it?
offices of World Bank. Afghanistan.
• The site for Islamabad was selected in 1960. • Who was the author of ‘My India Years’:
• Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto inaugurated the new Education Lord Hardinge
Policy in 1974. • Sanghata Movement was started by: Dr Moonje
• Bombay came to British possession through Dowry. • The book ‘verdict on India’ was written by :
• The High Courts in Indian were established under the Act Beverlay Nickolas
of 1861. • Famous Wardha scheme was about :
• Bee Amma’s real name was Abida Bano. Education
• Quaid-e-Azam visited NWFP in his life time: • Raja Dahir’s wife name is Rani Bai
Twice. • Raja Dahir wife committed suicide
• Bande Mathram was composed in Bengal. • Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltumish.
• Who was the president of Muslim League in 1932 Aziz • Ibn-e-Batuta was A Moorish
Ahmad. • Fateh Pur Sikri was declared the capital of his kingdom
• Chaudry Rehmat Ali was a student at Cambridge’s by Akbar.
college called Trinity. • The Chain of Justice was hanged fro the convenience of
• Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in 1915. people for quick justice by Jehangir.
• NWFP got the status of the Governor’s province in 1937. • British India Company was granted permission of trade
• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from service in: with India by Jehangir.
1876. • The First British Governor General of India was Warren
• The Fraizi Movement was founded by: Hastings.
Hajji Shariat Ullah. • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from the British service as
• The first Central Office of Muslim League was Judge.
established in Lucknow. • During Hijrat Movement the Muslims of India migrated to
• All India Muslim Students Federation was founded at Afghanistan.
Aligarh. • All-India National Congress participated in the 2nd
• Quaid-e-Azam reached Pakistan on 7th August, 1947. Round Table Conference.
• Nizam-e-Islam Party was founded by Chaudry • Sharif Report highlighted the atrocities of Congress
Muhammad Ali. Ministries.
• The famous book “ Hayat-e-Javed” was written on the • The President of the 1st Constituent Assembly at the
life of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. time of its dissolution was Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din
• How many times Mahmud invaded India? • Pakistan-China boundary Dispute was settled during the
Seventeen. government of General Ayub Khan.
• Who is the author of the book titled “Last Days of • During the Tashkent Agreement the Foreign Minister of
Quaid”? Col: Elahi Bakhsh. Pakistan was Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• The oldest regional language of Pakistan is Sindhi.

GOVERNOR GENERALS
Muhammad Ali Jinnah 15 August 1947 TO 11 September 1948
Khawaja Nazimuddin 14 September 1948 TO 17 October 1951
Ghulam Muhammad 17 October 19516 TO October 1955
Iskander Mirza 6 October 1955 TO 23 March 1956

PRESIDENTS
1-Iskander Mirza Abdul Qayyum Khan Islami Jamhoori Ittehad
23 March 1956 TO 27 October August 23, 1947 Mufti Muhammad Abbas (caretaker)
1958 April 23, 1953 July 20, 1993
Muslim League October 20, 1993

Sardar Abdur Rashid Khan Pir Sabir Shah

2-Muhammad Ayub Khan April 23, 1953 October 20, 1993
27 October 1958 TO 25 March 1969 July 18, 1955 February 25, 1994
Military Muslim League Pakistan Muslim League (N)

3-Yahya Khan Sardar Bahadur Khan Governor's rule

25 March 1969 TO 20 December July 19, 1955 February 25, 1994
1971 October 14, 1955 April 24, 1994
Military Muslim League
Aftab Ahmad Sherpao (2nd time)
4-Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Post abolished April 24, 1994
20 December 1971 TO 13 August October 14, 1955 November 12, 1996
1973 June 30, 1970 Pakistan Peoples Party (Sherpao)
Pakistan Peoples Party Part of West Pakistan province
Raja Sikander Zaman Khan
5-Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry Martial law (caretaker)
13 August 1973 TO 16 September July 1, 1970 November 12, 1996
1978 May 1, 1972 February 21, 1997
Pakistan Peoples Party
Maulana Mufti Mehmood Mehtab Ahmed Khan
6-Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq May 1, 1972 February 21, 1997
16 September 1978 TO 17 August February 12, 1973 October 12, 1999
1988 Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Military
Sardar Inayatullah Khan Gandapur Governor's rule
7-Ghulam Ishaq Khan April 29, 1973 October 12, 1999
17 August 1988 TO 18 July 1993 February 16, 1975 November 30, 2002
Independent Pakistan Peoples Party
Akram Khan Durrani
8-Wasim Sajjad (Acting) Governor's rule November 30, 2002
18 July 1993 TO 14 November February 16, 1975 October 11, 2007
1993 May 3, 1975 Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal
Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Nasrullah Khan Khattak Shamsul Mulk (caretaker)
9-Farooq Leghari May 3, 1975 October 11, 2007
14 November 1993 TO 2 December April 9, 1977 March 30, 2008
1997 Pakistan Peoples Party
Pakistan Peoples Party Ameer Haider Khan Hoti
Muhammad Iqbal Khan Jadoon March 31, 2008
10-Wasim Sajjad (Acting) April 9, 1977 Incumbent
2 December 1997 TO 1 January July 5, 1977 Awami National Party
1998 Pakistan Peoples Party
Pakistan Muslim League (N) GOVERNOR OF KP
Martial law 1-Sir George Cunningham
11-Muhammad Rafiq Tarar July 5, 1977 August 15, 1947
1 January 1998 TO 20 June 2001 April 7, 1985 April 9, 1948
Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Arbab Jehangir Khan 2-Sir Ambrose Dundas Flux Dundas
12-Pervez Musharraf April 7, 1985 April 9, 1948
20 June 2001 TO 18 August May 31, 1988 July 16, 1949
2008 Pakistan Peoples Party
Military/Pakistan Muslim League (Q) 3-Sahibzada Mohammad Khurshid
Lt Gen (r) Fazle Haq (caretaker) July 16, 1949
13-Muhammad Mian Soomro May 31, 1988 January 14, 1950
(Acting) December 2, 1988
18 August 2008 TO 9 4-Mohammad Ibrahim Khan Jhagra
September 2008 Aftab Ahmad Sherpao (1st time) (acting)
Pakistan Muslim League (Q) December 2, 1988 January 14, 1950
August 7, 1990 February 21, 1950
14-Asif Ali Zardari Pakistan Peoples Party
9 September 2008 TO 5-Ismail Ibrahim Chundrigar
(Incumbent) Mir Afzal Khan (acting till 8 Nov February 21, 1950
Pakistan Peoples Party 1990) November 23, 1951
August 7, 1990
Ministers of nwfp July 20, 1993 6-Khwaja Shahabuddin
November 24, 1951 25-Lt Gen (r) Iftikhar Hussain Shah
November 17, 1954 August 14, 2000
March 15, 2005
7-Qurban Ali Shah
November 17, 1954 26-Cdr (PN) Khalilur Rehman
October 14, 1955 March 15, 2005
May 23, 2006
8-Part of West Pakistan province
October 14, 1955 27-Lt Gen (r) Ali Jan Orakzai
July 1, 1970 May 23, 2006
January 7, 2008
9-Lt Gen K.M. Azhar Khan
July 1, 1970 28-Owais Ahmed Ghani
December 25, 1971 January 7, 2008
Incumbent
10-Hayat Sherpao
December 25, 1971 Economics of Pakistan (Five Year Plans)
April 30, 1972
So far the government of pakistan has launched the
11-Arbab Sikandar Khan following nine five year plans. ( 1975 to 1978 ) is regarded
April 30, 1972 as no plan period
February 15, 1973
1. First five year plan (1955-60)
12-Aslam Khattak 2. Second five year plan (1960-65)
February 15, 1973 3. Third five year plan (1965-70)
May 24, 1974 4. Fourth five year plan (1970-75)
5. Fifth five year plan (1978-83)
13-Maj Gen (r) Syed Ghawas 6. Sixth five year plan (1983-88)
May 24, 1974 7. Seventh five year plan (1988-93)
March 1, 1976 8. Eighth five year plan (1993-98)

14-Maj Gen (r) Naseerullah Babar The Largest in Pakistan

March 1, 1976
July 6, 1977 Air Lines : PIA
Air Port : Quaid-e-azam International Airport , Khi
15-Justice Abdul Hakeem Khan Bank : State bank Of pakistan.The largest commercial
July 6, 1977 bank is Habib bank Ltd with Rs. 194.6 billion desposit
September 17, 1978 Barrage : Sukkur Barrage
City : Karachi, Estimated population 9.9 millions
16-Lt Gen Fazle Haq Canal : Lloyd Barrage Canal
October 11, 1978 Dam : Tarbela Dam (vol 148 million cubic metres)
December 12, 1985 Desert : Thar (sindh)
Division : Kalat division (baluchistan),Area 1,38,633 sq km
17-Nawabzada Abdul Ghafoor Khan Hoti District : Khuzdar (baluchistan)
December 30, 1985 Fort : Rani Kot (sindh)
April 13, 1986 Gas Field : Sui Gas Field, Baluchistan
Hospital: Nishtar Hospital , Multan
18-Justice Syed Usman Ali Shah (acting) Hydro-Electric Power Station : Tarbela (3478 MW)
April 13, 1986 Industrial Unit : Pakistan Steel Mills , Karachi
August 27, 1986 Industry : Textile Industry
Island : Manora (karachi)
19-Fida Mohammad Khan Jungle : Chhanga Manga (kasur)
August 27, 1986 Lake (Artificial) : Keenjhar Lake (sindh)
June 16, 1988 Lake (natural): Manchhar Lake, Dadu (sindh)
Library : The punjab public Library,Lahore (punjab)
20-Brig (r) Amir Gulistan Janjua Mine : Salt Mines , Khewra (punjab)
June 16, 1988 Mosque : Shah Faisal Mosque , Isl
July 19, 1993 Motorway : Lahore-Islamabad,motorway
Museum : National Museum, karachi
21-Maj Gen (r) Khurshid Ali Khan Newspaper : Jang (urdu) ; The news (eng)
July 19, 1993 Nuclear Reactor : Karachi Nuclear Power plant (KANUPP)
November 5, 1996 Oil Field : Dhurnal Oil Field
Park : Ayub National Park , Rawalpindi
22-Lt Gen (r) Arif Bangash Radio station : Islamabad
November 11, 1996 Railway station : Lahore
August 17, 1999 River : Indus river
University : Punjab University , lahorenth five year plan
23-Miangul Aurangzeb (1998-2003)
August 17, 1999
October 21, 1999

24-Lt Gen (r) Mohammad Shafiq

October 21, 1999
August 14, 2000