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• The Durand Line 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
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• Muzaffarabad is the capital and largest city of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
• Established 1646
• Founded by Sultan Muzaffar Khan
• Situated at the Jhelum and Neelum rivers

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• The Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) is a constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Federation and Provinces.
• The office is established under Article 168 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
• The Auditor-General audits government receipts, expenditures, and accounts.
• Audit reports are submitted to the President or Governor, as applicable, for presentation before the relevant legislature.

Last verified on 02-09-2026

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• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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• The 18th Constitutional Amendment omitted the Concurrent Legislative List.
• It was passed by Parliament in April 2010.
• The amendment transferred many legislative powers from the Federal Government to the Provinces.
• It strengthened provincial autonomy under the Constitution.
• President who gave assent: Asif Ali Zardari
• The Concurrent Legislative List was removed from the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

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• NADRA stands for National Database and Registration Authority
• Motto: Empowerment through Identity
• Under the control of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan
• Established on 10 March 2000
• Headquarters: Islamabad

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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Pakistan’s borders with neighbors:

• India: 2,100 km (East)
• Afghanistan: 2,611 km (West/Northwest)
• Iran: 909 km (West)

• Arabian Sea coast: 1,058 km (South)
• Total land border: 6,219 km
• Land + Sea border: 7,277 km
• Land + Sea + LOC & Working Boundary: 8,340 km

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• PIA stands for Pakistan International Airlines.
• It is an international airline that serves as the national flag carrier of Pakistan.
• Founded: 1946
• Headquarters: Karachi

Last verified on 02-09-2026

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• Pakistan’s economy largely depends on the textile sector, which is based on cotton production.
• Cotton and cotton manufactured products are the largest share of Pakistan’s exports.
• The textile industry includes yarn, cloth, garments, and towels exported worldwide.
• Major export markets include USA, China, UK, Germany, and UAE.

Last verified on 08-03-2026