Explanation

• Rs. 5000: Faisal Mosque
• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 100: Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Rs. 500: Badshahi Mosque
• Rs. 1000: Islamia College Peshawar

Additional information:

• Pakistani currency notes feature important national landmarks on the back side.
• The State Bank of Pakistan issued first banknotes on 1 October 1948.
• Printed by: Thomas De La Rue & Company (UK)

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The damage of the flooding was ₨3.91 trillion (US$14.9 billion)
• The economic loss was ₨3.99 trillion (US$15.2 billion).
• World Bank released a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Circular debt occurs when payments remain unpaid across the power sector, including distribution companies, power producers, and fuel suppliers.
• It creates financial pressure on the government.
• Reliance on imported fuels exposes Pakistan to international price fluctuations and exchange-rate depreciation, increasing electricity-generation costs.
• Transmission and distribution losses, electricity theft, and poor bill recovery further weaken the financial sustainability of the power sector.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Frequent power outages interrupt production processes, delay orders, and reduce the overall output of factories.
• Industries often use generators or alternative energy sources during blackouts, increasing fuel, electricity, and operating costs.
• Production delays can reduce exports, weaken competitiveness, and cause financial losses for industrial businesses.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• The federal government decided not to extend certain tax exemptions beyond 30 June 2026, making the affected areas subject to taxation from 1 July 2026.
• The proposed taxes included income tax, sales tax and customs duties.
• The decision concerned the withdrawal of existing tax exemptions in the former FATA and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA), including Malakand Division.

Last verified on 21-10-2026