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• Syed Sadequain Ahmed is Pakistan’s most famous painter and calligrapher.
• Renowned for his paintings, murals, and Islamic calligraphy.
• Born in Amroha, India, 1930, and later settled in Karachi, Pakistan.
• Died: 10 February 1987, Karachi
• Resting Place: Sakhi Hassan Cemetery, Karachi

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
• In memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
•  Located in the city of Agra 
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• River: Yamuna River
• Construction Started: 1632
• Construction Completed: 1647
• Height: Approximately 73 meters
• Architecture: Ustad Ahmad Lahori
• Material: Mainly white marble

Explanation

• The famous Dancing Girl is a bronze statuette discovered at Mohenjo-Daro in 1926 by archaeologist Ernest Mackay.
• It is approximately 4,500 years old.
• It belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization.
• The statuette is about 10.5 cm (4.1 inches) tall.
• It represents the artistic skills and metal-casting techniques of the ancient Indus Valley people.

Last verified on 10-11-2026

Explanation

Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan is the Khyber Pass

Connects Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar.

Elevation: 1,070 m (3,510 ft)

Traversed by: N-5 National Highway; Khyber Pass Railway

Location: in Landi Kotal and Jamrud

Range: White Mountains (Spin Ghar, Safed Koh)

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• CPEC stands for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
• Mission statement: Securing Energy Import and Trade Boost for China, Infrastructure Development for Pakistan.
• Established: 20 April 2015 
• Budget: $62 billion

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA