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• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Ajrak is a traditional block-printed shawl.
• It is a prominent symbol of Sindhi culture and identity.
• It is commonly worn during cultural celebrations.
• It is gifted as a sign of respect and hospitality in Sindh.
• Traditional Ajrak printing involves multiple stages, including washing, dyeing, and block printing.
• Ajrak typically features deep indigo, red, white, and black geometric patterns.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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• The Thar Desert is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
• It is mainly in the southeastern part of the province near the Indian border.
• It is also known as the Great Indian Desert.
• It is famous for its sandy terrain.
• Approximately 15% lies in Pakistan and 85% in India.
• The Thar region is rich in coal reserves.
• Especially the Thar coalfield in Sindh.
• The desert is also known as the Friendly Desert.
• Because of its traditional hospitality and cultural life.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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• FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.
• It was established under the FIA Act, 1974 to investigate federal-level crimes.
• Formed: 13 January 1975.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• The Dr. A. Q. Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) was established in Kahuta, Pakistan on July 31, 1976.
• The KRL was founded by Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer Abdul Qadeer Khan.
• He is known as the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb.
• The lab was created in response to India's first nuclear bomb test in 1974.
• Khan was the lab's senior scientist and chairman until he retired in 2001.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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As of February 3, 2026, Rao Abdul Kareem has been appointed as the new Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, succeeding Dr. Usman Anwar.

Last updated on 21-2-2026

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• The Battle of Chawinda was fought between Pakistan and India in September 1965 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It took place near Chawinda in the Sialkot sector of Punjab, Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Battle of Kursk (1943) is famous as one of the largest armoured battles of World War II.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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• Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was the Premier (Chief Minister) of undivided Bengal from 24 April 1946 to 14 August 1947.
• He belonged to the All-India Muslim League.
• He supported a proposal for a united, independent Bengal during the 1947 partition discussions.
• Bengal was partitioned in August 1947 into West Bengal (India) and East Bengal (Pakistan), which later became Bangladesh in 1971.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald created the Communal Award on 16 August 1932.
• Also known as the MacDonald Award.
• It was announced after the Round Table Conference (1930–1932) 
• The background to the Poona Pact was the Communal Award of August 1932,
• They provided a separate electorate for depressed classes.
• In 1932, B.R. Ambedkar negotiated the Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi.

Last verified on 22-10-2026