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• Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
• It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters (8,648 feet) above sea level.
• The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km².

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• Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan
• Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• Scientist Name: Ibn al-Nafis
• Date / Year: 1242 CE
• Major Work: Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's Canon
• He was a pioneering Arab physician
• Major contribution: Pulmonary circulation
• Blood pressure: Modern measurement/concept developed centuries later.

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Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded: 1-July-1948
• Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain
• First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar
• SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

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Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The Construction began in 1968. 
• They were Opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Simla Agreement was signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

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• The old name of Murree was Marhee (Mari).
• Murree is a famous mountain resort town in the Galyat region.
• It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
• Its elevation is about 2,291 metres.
• Murree is in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan.

Last verified on 12-09-2026

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• CPEC: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
• Purpose: Trade and connectivity
• Connects: Xinjiang (China) to Gwadar (Pakistan
• Focus: Infrastructure & energy
• Launched: 2015
• Part of: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
• Initial Investment: $46 billion

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026