Explanation

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

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan admission to the United Nations in 1947.
• Pakistan officially joined the UN on 30 September 1947, shortly after independence on 14 August 1947.
• Afghanistan opposed Pakistan mainly because of the Durand Line dispute and the issue of Pashtunistan.

Additional information:

• UN Headquarters: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Founder Nations: 51 original member states
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• The Constitution of 1973 provides the basic framework and procedure for making laws in Pakistan.
• It defines how Parliament passes laws and how rules are framed.
• It is the supreme law of the country.

Additional information:

• The Constitution was enforced on 14 August 1973.
• It replaced the earlier constitutions of 1956 and 1962.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is responsible for the collection of major tax revenues in Pakistan.
• Including income tax, sales tax, and customs duties.
• It operates under the Ministry of Finance.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• NEPRA is the regulatory authority in Pakistan for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
• It ensures fair pricing, licensing, and standards in the power sector.
• It was established in 1997.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• CCTV cameras are mainly used for security and surveillance purposes.
• They help prevent crime and monitor activities in public and private places.
• CCTV stands for Closed-Circuit Television.
• These systems are widely used in banks, offices, roads, and shopping malls.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Urban flooding became a major issue in many countries during 2021–25.
• Heavy rainfall combined with weak drainage systems caused severe flooding in cities.
• Rapid urbanization and blocked sewage lines worsened the situation.
• Many areas faced property damage, traffic disruption, and public safety problems.
• Climate change also increased the frequency of extreme rainfall events.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• In Pakistan, laws and bills are approved through the Parliament.
• The National Assembly is the lower house of Parliament and plays a major legislative role.
• Public welfare bills are discussed, debated, and passed there.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

• Senate: Upper House of Pakistan
• Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا
• Senate elections: after 3 years
• Members term: 6 years
• Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years
• Formation: 1973
• Original members: 45
• Raised to 63: 1977
• Raised 87: 2 March, 1985
• Raised to 100: 2002
• Current: 96

Additional information:

• Head of Senate is called: Chairman
• National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan
• Seats for each province: 23
• Baluchistan, Sindh, KPK, Punjab Women Seats: 4
• ICT Women Seat: 1
• Total Women Seats: 17

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai.

Youngest Chairman Senate: Sadiq Sanjrani.

First Chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan.

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is a constitutional body that organizes and supervises elections in the country.
• Its main role is to ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the electoral process.
• It also manages voter registration and election procedures.

Last verified on 12-05-2026