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"KHAKI SHADOWS" is written by General Khalid Mahmud Arif.

Originally published: 2001

This book describes the powerful role of the army in the politics of Pakistan from its earliest years through the late 1990s.

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The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia.

It is the third longest in the world.

It is length over 6,300 kilometers (4,000 miles) long.

It is originates in the highlands of Tibet.

It is flows into the East China Sea at Shanghai, the world's busiest port.

It is considered the heart of China.

Additional information:

Yellow River: The second longest river in Asia.

It is located in China

Mekong: A river that flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam

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International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on 7 December.

First celebrated in 1996 by UN General Assembly. 

With the purpose to spread awareness on global civil aviation's role

Theme 2025: Safe Skies & Sustainable Future for All

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The capital of the Mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by Shah Jahan in the year of 1638.

The new capital was officially named Shahjahanabad in 1648.

It is now known as Old Delhi. 

The architect behind the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, is credited with designing the Red Fort.

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• The International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated across the world on December 9, every year.
• Theme 2022: Uniting the world against corruption
• Theme 2023: UNCAC AT 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption.
• Theme 2024: Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity
• Theme 2025: Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity
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Sherpa Tenzing: Nepali mountaineer

Edmund Hillary: New Zealand mountaineer

All about Mount Everest

Mount Everest is the Highest peak in the world.

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The 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London, England, from July 27 to August 12.

London also hosted the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948.

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Tirich Mir is the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush range

It’s the 33rd-highest peak in the world.

It is the highest mountain in the world

Tirich Mir is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Tirich Mir height: 7708 meters 

Its first recorded climber on 21 July 1950 by a Norwegian

Additional Information:

Pakistan Highest Peaks List:

Himalayas range: Nanga Parbat

K-2: Krakarm range

Kirthar: Zardak peak

Koh e Suleman: Takhat e Sulaimani

Salt range: Sakesar

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The Noor Mahal is a Pakistan Army-owned palace in Bahawalpur.

It was built in 1872

The construction of the palace was completed in 1875

Note 

The palace was originally constructed to serve as a residence for the Nawabs of the Bahawalpur princely state during the British Raj era

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