Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Coal is a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished quickly.
• Pakistan uses coal for energy production, especially in power plants like the Thar coal project.

Non-renewable energy sources:

• Oil
  
• Nuclear energy
• Petroleum
• Natural gas & coal

Renewable sources of energy:

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Hydroelectric power
• Biomass energy
• Geothermal energy
• Tidal energy

Last verified on 11-02-2026

Explanation

• Agriculture remains a key contributor to Pakistan’s economy.
• It directly contributes close to 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Last verified on 03-02-2026

Explanation

• The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km.²
• Forest has about 4.8% (5%) of the total land area.
• In Pakistan's hilly areas, about 40% forest comprises coniferous and scrub forests.
• The largest forest in Pakistan is Changa Manga.

Last verified on 03-02-2026