Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

 Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

Explanation

On February 26, 2019, India conducted an airstrike on a terrorist camp in Balakot, Pakistan.

It was operated by the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

The airstrike was carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

It was described as a "non-military pre-emptive action" against terrorism.

Explanation

Thar Desert is the largest Desert in Pakistan

It is the National Desert of Pakistan 

Located near the Badin, Sindh 

Total Area: 77,000 Miles

It is the third largest in Asia.

15% area is located in Pakistan

85% area is located in India

Thar desert Also called the Friendly Desert and  the Great Indian Desert

Famous for: Sand 

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Pakistan hosts five major deserts which are historic forests.

1.       Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)

2.       Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)

3.       Katpana desert (Sakardu)

4.       Kharan desert (Balochistan)

5.       Thar desert (Sindh)

In KPK there is no desert

Explanation

Abdul Sattar Edhi NI LPP GPA was a Pakistani humanitarian, philanthropist

founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs the world's largest volunteer ambulance network,

Abdul Sattar Edhi started welfare services in 1951.

Born: February 28, 1928, Bantwa, India

Abdul Sattar Edhi died on 8 July 2016 at the age of 88 in Karachi.

Bilquis Bano Edhi was: the wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi (married in 1966)

Bilquis Bano Edhi passed away at the age of 74 on April 15th, 2022

Awards:

Lenin Peace Prize

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service

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The sixth death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on 8 July 2022

State Bank of Pakistan issued coins to commemorate Abdul Sattar Edhi: 50 rupee coin

Governor State Bank, Ashraf Mahmood Wathra, presented the commemorative coin to Faisal Edhi, Abdul Sattar Edhi's son

Explanation

Iran and China signed a strategic deal in Tehran on March 27, 2021.

This deal is called the Iran–China 25-year Cooperation Program or the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The deal was signed by the Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers and includes investment in Iran's economy in exchange for a steady supply of oil.

Explanation

The Qadam Gah of Mola Ali (R.A) is located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

It is a significant shrine dedicated to Imam Ali (R.A).

It attracting many visitors for its historical and spiritual importance.

Explanation

Pakistan is expected to harvest the wheat crop in the first month of the Baisakhi Mela.

This mela is celebrated in April.

Baisakhi marks the harvest season and holds cultural significance for many in the Punjab region.

Explanation

Arif Alvi became the 13th President of Pakistan on 9 September 2018. 

Arif Alvi was retired on 9 September 2023.

Explanation

Five Important Doabs of Pakistan 

Sindh Sagar Doab is b/w: Indus & Jhelum rivers 

Jech Doab is b/w: Jhelum & Chenab rivers 

Bari Doab is b/w: Ravi & Sutlej rivers

Rachna Doab  is b/w: Ravi  & Chenab rivers  

Bias Doab is b/w: Bias & Sutlej rivers 

Doab Chaj is b/w: Chenab and Jhelum.

Explanation

The awards were received by the winners on 23 March 2005

Name Arif Lohar

Field Arts

Specialization folk music

Country Punjab

Province Pakistan