Urdu Se English
Translate: “Khamoshi ka apna shor hota hai.”
“Silence has its own noise.”
Who is the founder (Father) of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What is the national sport of Pakistan?
Field Hockey (national sport)
What gesture or phrase is uniquely Aggie?
“Howdy” — traditional Aggie greeting
What is the largest continent by land area?
Asia
Translate: “Barish ki boonden yaad dila deti hain guzri hui baatein.”
“Raindrops remind us of things gone by.”
Which Pakistani province had the largest share of seats in the National Assembly historically?
Punjab
Which city is called “City of Gardens” in Pakistan?
Islamabad (often called that)
What is “Pennies on Sul Ross”?
Students leave pennies at Sul Ross statue before exams / to wish luck
What is “GIF” short for?
Graphics Interchange Format
Translate: “Raat ke andheron mein bhi kuch sitare jagmagate hain.”
“Even in the darkness of night, some stars shimmer.”
In Pakistan’s parliamentary system, what is the maximum number of terms a Prime Minister can serve?
There is no formal term limit (can be re-elected)
Which Pakistani city is split by the Ravi River and has a historic walled old city?
Lahore
What is “Midnight Yell” and when does it happen?
A late-night yell practice / pep session before football games (especially homecoming)
What is the most spoken language globally by native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
Translate: “Guzri hui yaadain kabhi dhundli nahin hoti.”
“Past memories are never blurry.”
What roles do provincial assemblies play in Pakistan’s federal structure?
They legislate on provincial matters (education, health, local gov’t) and share revenues
Name one major river in Pakistan.
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, etc.
What student organization used to be mandatory until 1965?
The Corps of Cadets (was mandatory)
In what year was Netflix founded?
1997
Translate: “Ibtida har kahani ki khoobsurat hoti hai, lekin anjaam dard deta hai.”
“The beginning of every story is beautiful, but its end brings pain.”
What diamond owned by the British crown, is currently the subject of demands for return by Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh?
Koh-i-noor
What desert lies in southern Pakistan?
Thar Desert
Who's the 12th man on the football team (currently)?
Nana Boadi-Owusu
Most Followed Person on Instagram
Christiano Ronaldo