Explanation

The book “Modern Muslim India and the Birth of Pakistan, 1858–1951” was written by S. M. Ikram.

It was first published in 1965 as an expanded English version of his earlier Urdu works.

Explanation

The book "The Charismatic Leader: Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Creation of Pakistan" was written by Sikandar Hayat.

He is a historian who has extensively written on Jinnah and the Pakistan Movement.

The book examines Jinnah's leadership through the lens of Weber's concept of charisma. 

Explanation

In 2023, Pakistan faced a severe balance-of-payments crisis due to rising imports and low reserves.

This caused currency devaluation, inflation, and debt repayment issues—crippling the economy.

Explanation

• The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 affected approximately 33 million people
• The damage of the flooding was ₨3.91 trillion (US$14.9 billion)
• The economic loss was ₨3.99 trillion (US$15.2 billion).
• World Bank. led a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts

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Explanation

The highest court of justice in Pakistan is the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

It has the ultimate authority in judicial matters and oversees the constitutionality of laws and decisions.

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

Port Qasim is located in Karachi, Sindh,  Pakistan.

It is one of the busiest ports in Pakistan.

It is situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea.

It is approximately 35 kilometers east of Karachi's city center.

Opened: September 1980

Explanation

The oldest continuously operating airport in Pakistan is located in Lahore

This airport was known as Walton Airport, which was founded in 1918.

It is named after Sir Colonel Cusack Walton.

The airport was active until 1962.

It is now defunct for private usage as well.

It is now a defunct airport and has been converted into the Central Business District of Punjab.

Additional information 

The airport is named after a former head of a flying school, namely Sir Colonel Cusack Walton.

On 21st August 2021, the Government of Punjab. leased the land to LCBDDA (Lahore Central Business District Development Authority) 

Explanation

Explanation

The Gawadar International Airport was constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

It is the largest airport in Pakistan by area

Occupying 4,300 acres (17 km2) of land

Opened 20 January 2025