Explanation

• The narrow strip is called the Wakhan Corridor.
• It is located in northeastern Afghanistan.
• It separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• This corridor was created as a buffer zone during the 19th century (Great Game).
• Length: ~350 km
• Width: 13–65 km (approx.)

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the:

• National Assembly
• Senate
• Provincial Assemblies (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)

Constitution Introduced: 14 August 1973

• President's Term: 5 years
• Minimum Age for President: 45 years

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Festival of: Kalash people
• Location: Kalash Valley, Pakistan
• Season: Spring
• Activities: Dancing, singing, social gatherings

Additional information 

• Skardu: Shandoor Polo Festival — Polo tournament and cultural event
• Hunza: Nooruz / Nowruz — Spring festival marking the new year

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

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• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Announcement: 17 August 1947, 5:00 PM
• Pakistan's Independence: 14 August 1947
• India's Independence: 15 August 1947
• Boundary Commissioner: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: To divide Punjab and Bengal between Pakistan and India

Last verified on 18-07-2026

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• Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762) was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the Mughal era.
• His real name was Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He was born on 21 February 1703 in Phulat (India) during the reign of Aurangzeb.
• He translated the Holy Quran into Persian for the first time in the subcontinent.
• He wrote about 51 books on Islam, society, and reforms.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Operation Zarb-e-Azb (15 June 2014 – 22 February 2017) was launched in North Waziristan, former FATA, Pakistan.
• Operation was led by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to eliminate terrorist groups.
• ‘Azb’ refers to one of the seven swords of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used in Ghazwaz of Uhud and Badr.

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad followed on 22 Feb 2017, led by General Qamar Javid Bajwa.

Explanation

• Province status: 1 July 1970
• Capital: Quetta
• Area: 347,190 km²
• Share of Pakistan's area: About 42%
• Largest province by: Area

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River in Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The construction began in 1968.
• They were opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore

Additional information:

• Smallest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Torghar (KPK)
• Largest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Chagai (Balochistan)

Most Important Information:

Districts and Divisions of Pakistan:

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• KPK: 38 Districts, 7 Divisions
• Sindh: 30 Districts, 6 Divisions
• Balochistan: 41 Districts, 11 Divisions
• Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts, 3 Divisions
• Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts, 3 Divisions

Last verified on 03-06-2026