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Pakistan has a very rich political background. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Chaudhry Rehmat Ali Khan and Nawabzada Liaqat Ali Khan were great leaders of this nation. After independence too, several leaders were born in this nation who got worldwide fame. I am giving here a list of today’s Top 15 Political Leaders of Pakistan. This list includes list of only those politicians who have countrywide recognition and followers. This list is prepared upon a general perception and should not be used for reference at any point. 1. Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (PML-N) Mian Nawaz Sharif is the Founder Leader of  Pakistan Muslim League –Nawaz . His date of birth is 25 December, 1949 (Lahore). Nawaz Sharif is the Ex Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. First time he became Prime Minister of Pakistan in November 1990 and then again he was elected as Prime Minister in February 1997. During his second tenure, Pakistan conducted successful Nuclear Blasts on Ma

$78.1m-Tiger Woods $71.5m-Roger Federer $62m-Kobe Bryant $59.8m-LeBron James $51m-Drew Brees $49m-Aaron Rodgers $48.7m-Phil Mickelson $47.2m-David Beckham $44m-Cristiano Ronaldo $41.3m-Lionel Messi As sports fanatics, we adore and worship so many of our sporting idols just because they perform some amazing feats in their respective sport fields. Ever pressed the pause button to stop and think how much they must be earning in return? One will be dumbstruck how a certain sporting career can pay you big dividends! It is a known fact that athletes never earned so much as they ear now 35-40 years ago. Times have changed and so has the amounts on those cheques. If you are a big football star, then you can be assured of earning lots of cash annually. Such are the times we live in. Even more surprising is the fact that you are paid the maximum if you are a golfer! If you wish to know why read on. Forbes released its annual calculation of the World’s Richest Sportsmen as of J

1. Pakistan's first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948. 2. Pakistan's standard time was suggested by Proffessor Muhammad Anwar. 3. Pakistan's first Stamp ticket was issued on 09-07-1948. 4. Maoulana Mazhar-ud-din was the first person who gave the title "Quid-e-Azam to Mr. Jinnah first time. 5. Quid-e-Azam's mother tongue was "Gujrati" 6. Khawaja Nazim-ud-din was the only person in pakistan's history whowas the second Prime Minister of Pakistan & also Second Governer General of Pakistan. 7. The total Area of the Capital of Pakistan "Islamabad" is 907 sq Km. 8. The Height of Minar-e-Pakistan is 196 ft and 4 inch. 9. Sir Victor Turner signed first time on Pakistan's currency notes. 10. Quaid-e-Azam was born on Thursday. 11. Quaid-e-Azam died on Saturday. 12. Pakistan's National Flag was prepared by Ameer-ud-din Qadwai. 13. Abdur-rehaman Chugtai made the design of Pakistan's first Stamp Ticket. 14. Pa

1- Where the biggest Salt Mine located in Pakistan? Mangora 2- The second highest cliff in the world is? Karakoram - 2 3- The most beautiful stone-Marble is extracted from Province? NWFP 4- The longest river in Pakistan is? River Sindh 5- In which year did Pak win the circket world cup ? 1992 6- When did Pakistan win Olympic gold medal in Hockey for the first time? 1964 7- Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir? Lahore 8- Which is the national flower of Pakistan? Jasmine 9- Which military alliance had Pakistan as its member? SEATO 10- Which is the national animal of Pakistan?  Markhor 11- Which is the national bird of Pakistan? Chakor 12- The Second largest city of Pakistan is? Lahore

Official Name The Islamic Republic of Pakistan Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948) National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) Head of the State Asif Ali Zardari, President Raja Pervez Ashraf, Prime Minister Capital" Islamabad Area Total 796,095 Sq. km. Punjab 205,344 Sq. km. Sindh 140,914 Sq. km. Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa 74,521 Sq. km. Balochistan 347,190 Sq. km. Federally Administered Tribal Areas 27,220 Sq. km. Islamabad (Capital) 906 Sq. km. Population 165 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census) (Seehttp://www.statpak.gov.pk/) Pakistan is divided into four provinces viz., Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. The tribal belt adjoining Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is managed by the Federal Government and is named FATA i.e., Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have their own respective political and administrative machinery, yet certain of their subjects are taken care of by

Haji Shariat Ullah was born in 1781( Faraizi Movement 1830-57)  The main aim of Brahma Samaj was Reform in Hinduism.  Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahma Samaj.  Ani- Muslim Arya Samaj (1877) was founded by Dayanand Sirasoti. Arya Samaj was founded in 1875 (chk)  In 1805, British made Sri Lanka a colony.  British annexed NWFP in 1849.  Wardha scheme written by Zakir Hussain.  Sati was abolished by Lord William Bantink.  First census in India made during the period of Lord Mayo.  Moen-jo-DAro & Herapa discovered in 1922.  Sir John Marshal ordered digging of Moen jo Daro in 1922.  East India Company was formed in 1600 in London.  In India French East India company was established in 1664.  Raishmi Romal campaign started by Ubaidullah Sindhi before war of Independence.  War of Independence started on 7th May, 1857 from Delhi.  Lord Canning was the Governor General of India during Sepoy Mutiny.  In India the first gate of enterance of Europeans was Bengal.  At Meerath

Ikhlas means Purity of faith. Falak means Dawn. Un-Nass means Mankind. Al-alq means Clot of blood. Alm Nashrah means Expansion. Uz-zukhruf means Ornaments. Surah Rahman is in 27th Para. Bride of Quran is Rahman Surah. Surah Yasin is in 22nd and 23rd Para. Present shape of quran is Taufeeqi. Quran is the greatest miracle of Prophet. Word surah has occurred in Quran 9 times. First seven aayats of quran are called Tawwal. Quran is written in Prose & Poetry. Quran is also regarded as a manual of Science. Surah Alq is both Makki and Madni. Name of Muhammad is mentioned in Quran for 4 times. Adam is mentioned in Surah Aaraf. first Sindhi translation of Quran by Aakhund Azizullah Halai Torat means light. Zaboor means Pieces/ Book written in big letters. Injeel means Good news. 99 number of aayats describe Khatam-e- Nabuwat. Command against Juva & amputation of hands came 8th A.H Laws about orphanage revealed in 3 A.H. Laws about Zina revealed in 5 A.H. Law

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1. Which Dutch painter cut off part of his ear? Vincent van Gogh 2. In which country is the Great Barrier Reef? Australia 3. What color is chlorophyll?  Green 4. What is the capital of Thailand?  Bangkok 5. How many points are scored for a touchdown in American football? Six 6. Which soft green egg-shaped fruit comes from New Zealand? The Kiwi fruit 7. Who was the youngest Beatle? George Harrison 8. What language do the people of Brazil speak? Portuguese 9. Who lives at number four, Privet Drive? Harry Potter 10. In which city is the cathedral of Nôtre Dame? Paris 11. What color is the middle stripe of the French flag? White 12. Who wrote a famous diary while hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam? Anne Frank 13. Who directed, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and ET? Steven Spielberg 14. Who was the leading actress in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail? Meg Ryan 15. What is the family name of JFK?