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Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country. The population density in Pakistan is 287 per km² (742 people per mi²). Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population. The top 10 most populous countries in the world: China India The United States Indonesia Pakistan Brazil Nigeria Bangladesh Russia  Mexico Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• The War of Independence of 1857 ended in the defeat of the Indian resistance against British rule.
• Muslims faced severe political and economic consequences after the war.
• However, it contributed to a new Muslim political and educational awakening.
• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan played a major role in promoting modern education among Muslims.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District Attock.
• Khaur Oil Field is located in Attock District.
• Khaur was discovered in 1915 by the Attock Oil Company.
• It is considered the oldest oil field in Pakistan.
• Joya Mair Oil Field was discovered in 1944.
• Balkassar Oil Field is located in Jhelum District.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• Original name: Pakistan Press Association (PPA)
• Agency: Pakistan Press International (PPI)
• Founded: June 1956
• Renamed: 1968
• Founder: Muazzam Ali

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• The oldest forest in Pakistan is found in Ziarat (Juniper Forest).
• It is famous for ancient juniper trees, some over 2000 years old.
• Ziarat Juniper Forest is sometimes called a “living museum of ancient trees” due to its extreme age and ecological importance.
• Changa Manga (largest planted forest in Pakistan)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Before 2016, Pakistan had three stock exchanges.
• They were located in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
• These exchanges were later integrated into a single national exchange.
• The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced operations in January 2016.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is Pakistan's lead anti-corruption agency.
• It established by Pervez Musharraf on November 16, 1999.
• Its headquarters are in Islamabad.
• It focuses on combating political corruption and ensuring accountability.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• Pakistan played Sri Lanka in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 final.
• The final was held on 21 June 2009 at Lord’s, London.
• Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets.
• Shahid Afridi was named Player of the Match.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• East: India 🇮🇳
• West: Afghanistan 🇦🇫 and Iran 🇮🇷
• North/Northeast: China 🇨🇳
• South: Arabian Sea 🌊

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Place: Tashkent, Soviet Union (now Uzbekistan)
•  It was a peace treaty between India and Pakistan following the 1965 war

Signatories:

• Ayub Khan – President of Pakistan
• Lal Bahadur Shastri – Prime Minister of India
• Alexei Kosygin – Premier of USSR (mediator)

Last verified on 16-01-2026