Explanation

National Bank was created on November 9, 1949, under National Bank of Pakistan Ordinance, 1949 for the purpose.

The NBP has over 1,500 branches in Pakistan and more than 18 locations overseas.

Explanation

Pakistan’s First Budget – Key Points

Presented in: February 1948

Finance Minister: Malik Ghulam Muhammad

Significance: Marked the start of Pakistan’s financial planning after independence

Outcome: Led to the conceptualization of the first Five-Year Plan around 1950 (implemented later)

Explanation

The Jhelum River originates from a deep spring at Vernag in western Jammu and Kashmir.

The river flows northwest from the Pir Panjal Range through the Vale of Kashmir.

It empties into Wular Lake at Srinagar, which regulates its flow.

Explanation

There are total 37 Divisions in Pakistan.

Punjab: 10 Divisions

Balochistan: 08 Divisions

KPK: 07 Divisions

Sindh: 06 Divisions

Gilgit-Baltistan: 03 Divisions

Azad Kashmir: 03 Divisions

There are total 170 Districts in Pakistan.

Punjab: 42 Districts

KPK: 38 Districts

Balochistan: 36 Districts

Sindh: 30 Districts

Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts

Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts

Explanation

• Pakistan officially recognized the Government of Bangladesh on February 22, 1974
• During the 2nd OIC meeting in Lahore.
• Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announced the recognition
• Pressure from Arab leaders to invite Bangladesh's Sheikh Mujibur Rehman to the conference
  

Additional information 

List of countries in order of their recognition of Bangladesh on 22 February 1974

• Malagasy: 14 April 1972
• Iraq 18 July 1972
• Upper Volta: 19 September 1972
• Pakistan: 22 February 1974

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Explanation

The Kalash Valleys are located in Chitral District in northern (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Pakistan.

More specifically, they are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range.

It is home to the Kalash people, known for their unique culture, language, and festivals.

Explanation

Ch. Rehmat Ali graduated from Islamia College Lahore.

It was affiliated with the University of Punjab at the time.

After obtaining his initial degree, he pursued further studies at the University of Cambridge.

It was called to the Bar at Middle Temple Inn in London. 

Explanation

Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.

It collects water from the Kithar mountain range.

It is one of South Asia's largest.

Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan.

Manchhar Lake covers an area of  23.5 km (14.6 mi).

It is part of Indus River basin.

Explanation

Jimmy Donal Wales (born August 7, 1966), also known on Wikipedia by the pseudonym Jimbo

Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history.

Date launched of Wikipedia: January 15, 2001

Programming language of Wikipedia: PHP

Wikipedia was created by: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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Explanation

The Wazir Khan Mosque is a 17th-century mosque located in the city of Lahore.

The mosque was commissioned during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Opened: 1642

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