Explanation

• The white crescent in the center of Pakistan’s national flag symbolizes progress.

Additional information:

• Five-Pointed Star: Represents light, knowledge, and the five pillars of Islam.
• Combined Star and Crescent: Serves as a traditional emblem of Islam.
• Dark Green Field: Represents the Muslim-majority population of Pakistan and Islam.
• Vertical White Stripe: Represents the country's religious minorities (such as Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and others) and their coexistence.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan.

• Founded	1-Jul-1948
  Founded by	M.A Jinnah
  First Governor	Zahid Hussain
  First Female Governor	Shamshad Akhtar
  SBP Responsibility	implement monetary policy
  HQ	Karachi, Sindh

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan was the first Asian and the only Pakistani to serve as President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Additional information:

• International Court of Justice (ICJ): Served as President from 1970 to 1973.
• United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): Elected President of its 17th session, serving from 1962 to 1963.
• Pakistan’s first Foreign Minister: Served from 1947 to 1954 and was a member of Pakistan’s first cabinet.
• UN representative: Also served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• Other name: Peace Pipeline
• Countries: Iran and Pakistan
• Purpose: Transportation of natural gas
• Proposed length: 2,775 km
• Pakistan President at inauguration ceremony: Asif Ali Zardari
• Iranian President: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
• Inauguration: 11 March 2013

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• Sui Gas Field is located near Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production started in 1955.
• It is Pakistan’s largest natural gas field.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• New name: Bangladesh
• Independence date: 16 December 1971
• Previous name: East Pakistan / East Bengal
• Event: Bangladesh Liberation War (1971)
• Region: South Asia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Total Area: 906 km² (350 sq mi)
• Construction Began: 1960
• Capital Status: 14 August 1967
• Population: Over 1.2 million
• Postcode: 44000

Additional information:

• Balochistan: 347,190 sq. km — largest province by area.
• Punjab: 205,344 sq. km
• Sindh: 140,914 sq. km
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): 74,521 sq. km
• Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 64,817 sq. km
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 13,297 sq. km

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• First SBP banknote series: Issued on 1 March 1949.
• Initial denomination: Rs. 2.
• First Governor of SBP: Zahid Hussain.
• Printing company: Bradbury Wilkinson & Company.

Last verified on 14-10-2026