Explanation

• Pakistan left the Commonwealth for the first time in January 1972.
• It following the recognition of Bangladesh by the Commonwealth.
• This led to Pakistan's temporary withdrawal before rejoining in 1989.

Additional information:

• The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association.
• It is founded by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on December 11, 1931.
• It's headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Ranikot Fort is located in Jamshoro District, Sindh.
• It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh.
• It is believed to be the world's largest fort.
• It is circumference of approximately 32 KM or 20 Mile.
• The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO World Heritage status.
• The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975.
• The small Fort within Rani Kot Fort is known as Mari Kot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan is located in the south-western part of Pakistan.
• It is the largest province of Pakistan by area.
• It shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan.
• It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• Its capital is Quetta.

Additional information:

• Punjab → East
• Sindh → South-East
• KP → North-West

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• India lies to the east of Pakistan.
• Pakistan’s border with India is approximately 3,323 km (2,065 mi) long.

• India to the east.
• Iran to the west.
• Afghanistan to the northwest.
• Arabian Sea to the south.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Old name: Khanpur Shansi.
• Famous industries: Utensils, iron products, safes, and rice processing.
• Location: Punjab, Pakistan.
• Popular title: City of Wrestlers.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979.
• It is joined to strengthen relations with developing countries.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1961
• Founding Conference: Belgrade, Serbia
• Members: 120 developing countries
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Founding Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno, Josip Broz Tito, Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Karachi is the most populated city in Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Sindh Province.
• Karachi is Pakistan's major commercial, financial, and industrial center.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea.

Additional information:

Top 5 Populated Cities in Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Multan

Last verified on 03-10-2026

Explanation

• The word Pakistan is associated with both Persian and Urdu.

Additional information:

• Pak: Means “pure” or “پاک.”
• -stan: Means “land” or “place,” a suffix of Persian origin also used in Urdu.
• Name introduced: 28 January 1933.
• Person: Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Now or Never: Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• She served as Governor from 2006 to 2009.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1 July 1948
• Founder: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has four major mountain ranges:

1. Himalaya (highest peak: Nanga Parbat at 8,126 meters)
2. Karakoram (highest peak: K2 at 8,611 meters)
3. Hindu Kush (highest peak: Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters)
4. Sulaiman Range (highest peak: Takht-e-Sulaiman at 3,487 meters)

Last verified on 13-10-2026