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• Pakistan recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China and supports the One-China principle.
• Pakistan considers the Taiwan issue an internal matter of China and supports the peaceful resolution of cross-strait differences.
• Pakistan does not maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, reflecting its established diplomatic position.

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• Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on 21 May 1951.
• Their relationship is commonly described by both governments as an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

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• The Kharlachi border crossing is located in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, near Afghanistan’s Khost area.
• It serves as a border crossing for cross-border movement and trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• The Khyber Corridor is associated with the route through the Khyber Pass.
• It connects Pakistan with Afghanistan via Torkham.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

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• Article 243 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides that the President appoints the Chief of Army Staff, who concurrently serves as the Chief of Defence Forces, on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• The President approved Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s appointment as the first CDF on 4 December 2025, following the Prime Minister’s advice.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

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• The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) divided Pakistan into 10 agro-ecological zones.
• This classification considers factors such as climate, rainfall, temperature, soils, and agricultural potential.
• The zones help researchers and planners identify suitable crops and develop region-specific agricultural practices.

Last verified on 16-10-2026

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• Olericulture is a branch of horticulture.
  • It focuses on the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of vegetables.
  • Helps improve yield, quality, and pest management in vegetables.
  • Important for food supply and nutrition.
  • Examples include tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage.

Last verified on 12-02-2026

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• Born: November 18, 1689, Hala
• Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, was a Sindhi Sufi mystic, and poet.
• He is widely considered to be the greatest poet of the Sindhi language. 
• Died: January 1, 1752, Bhit Shah

Last verified on 16-10-2026

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• Manchhar Lake is located in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan.
• It is approximately 23.5 km (14.6 miles) long.
• It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• The lake receives water from the Kirthar Mountain Range and the Indus River system.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Presented by: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Famous Speech: Meerut Speech
• Date: 16 March 1888
• Purpose: To explain that Muslims and Hindus were separate nations with different religious, cultural, and social identities.
• Importance: Became the ideological foundation of Pakistan.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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• Arshad Nadeem became the first Pakistani athlete to directly qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in men's javelin throw.

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• Qualification achievement: 86.29 metres at the 2019 South Asian Games.
• Tokyo Olympics: Held in 2021 after postponement due to COVID-19.
• Olympic result: Finished fifth in the men's javelin final with a throw of 84.62 metres.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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• The Ottoman Empire emerged in Anatolia around 1299 after the decline of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum.

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• Founder: Osman I (Osman Ghazi).
• Beginning: Around 1299.
• Capital: Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) became the capital in 1453 after its conquest by Mehmed II.
• End: The Ottoman Sultanate was abolished on 1 November 1922.

Last verified on 15-10-2026