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• Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan on 23 March 1956.
• He was the last Governor-General of Pakistan before becoming President.
• He was associated with the Republican Party.
• He abrogated the 1956 Constitution and imposed martial law (1958).
• He also served earlier as Governor of Bengal (India) and Governor-General of Pakistan.
• Born: 13 November 1899, Murshidabad, India
• Died: 13 November 1969, London, UK (buried in Iran)
• He was the great-grandson of Mir Jafar.

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• First President of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First elected President of Pakistan: Field Marshal Ayub Khan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Hanna Lake is located near Quetta city (Balochistan, Pakistan).
• It is about 10 km away from Quetta in Urak Valley.
• The lake was built in 1894 during British rule.
• It is a famous tourist spot in Pakistan.
• It covers an area of about 27 acres.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

Additional information:

• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Last updated by NS on 26 JULY 2026

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
• Country: United States of America
• Established: 1956
• Parent organization: World Bank Group
• Main role: Promoting private sector investment in developing countries

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Kallar Kahar  is a town and subdivision of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.
• Range: Salt Range
• Features: Salt water lake, natural gardens, dancing peacocks, spiritual sites
• Altitude: 1,500 ft above sea level
• Area: 8 km
• Maximum depth: 4–5 ft

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Rakat: 2
• Specials: No Adhan or Iqamah; Quran recited aloud in both rakats.
• Meaning: Istisqa = seeking water from Allah.

• Namaz-e-Khusuf (نماز خسوف): Offered during a lunar eclipse.
• Namaz-e-Kusoof (نماز کسوف): Offered during a solar eclipse.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• The Makran Coastal Highway (N10) spans 653 km (406 mi).
• It connecting Karachi to Gwadar.
• Construction began in 2002.
• It was completed in 2004, with the highway operational since 2004.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

The 3rd highest mountain in the world is Kangchenjunga

It is located on the border between Nepal and India (Himalayas).

It stands at 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) tall.

1st largest mountain: Mount Everest at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).

It is located on the border of Nepal and China (Himalayas).

2nd largest mountain: K2 at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).

It is located on the China-Pakistan border (Karakoram).