Explanation

• The first school for transgender persons in Punjab was inaugurated in Multan.
• The South Punjab Education Department opened the first school in Multan in July 2021.
• The initiative aimed to provide educational opportunities to the transgender community.

Last verified on 31-08-2026

Explanation

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province.

Opened: 2002 

while 

Pakistan has three big sea ports  It was purchased from Oman in 1958.

Karachi Port,

Muhammad Bin Qasim port

and Gwadar port.

Explanation

• The elevation of the Kirthar Mountains is 2,260 meters (7,410 feet).
• The highest peak in the Kirthar Range is Zardak Peak.
• It stands at 7,430 feet (2,260 meters).
• The Kirthar Range is situated along the border of Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
• The hill station of Gorakh, located in the Kirthar Mountains, is situated off Dadu in Sindh.

Explanation

“APP” news agency belongs to Pakistan

APP stands for Associated Press of Pakistan

It was Founded in 1949

Its Headquarters is located in Islamabad

News Agencies of Important Countries

China: Xinhua

Russia: TASS (Telegrafnoye agentstvo Sovetskogo Soyuza) 

India: Press Trust of India (PTI)

France: AFP (Agence France-Presse) (also the oldest news agency)

Italy: ANSA (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata)

USA: Associated Press (AP)

Britain: Reuters 

Malaysia: Bernama 

Israel: ITIM

Bahrain: BNA (Bahrain News Agency)

Iran: FARS

Syria: SANA(Syrian Arab News Agency)

Yemen: SABA

Indonesia: Antara 

Kuwait: KUNA (Kuwait News Agency)

Kenya: KNA (Kenya News Agency)

Explanation

Nadwat-ul-Ulama (Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama) was founded in Lucknow.

Start of Functioning: September 26, 1898, at Khatoon Manzil, Lucknow.

Ceremonial Inauguration: October 1898.

Purpose: Reform madrasa education to align with modern needs.

First Manager: Muhammad Ali Mungeri.

Current Manager: Bilal Abdul Hai Hasani Nadwi.

Explanation

The Grand Jamia Mosque in Bahria Town, Karachi, was started in 2015.

Construction was completed in nearly 2022.

Famous Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada designed the Grand Jamia Masjid Karachi.

Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi also known as Bahria Town Jamia Masjid Complex is a cultural complex under construction in Bahria Town Karachi, Pakistan.

When completed, the complex will include Pakistan’s largest and world’s third largest mosque according to capacity.

Explanation

Sidhnai Headworks has been constructed on the Ravi River.

The new Sidhnai Barrage was constructed 31000 ft upstream of old Sidhnai weir with design capacity of 150,000 Cs

Downstream straight reach was excavated and widened to increase the capacity from 100,000 Cs to 150,000 Cs.

Explanation

Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab.

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Khattak dance is also the National dance of Pakistan.

Khattak Dance is a swift martial dance usually performed by the tribesmen from the agile Khattak tribe of Pashtuns

Dhamal is one of the most popular folk dances in Sindh

Attan is a famous Pakistani folk dance performed in the areas of KPK and Baluchistan.

Luddi is also one of the most popular folk dances in Punjab.

Jhumar is also one of the many popular traditional dances of Punjab.

Explanation

Pervez Musharraf (former President of Pakistan) introduced the 4-Point Formula in December 5, 2006 during India-Pakistan peace talks. Key elements included:

1. Self-governance for Kashmiris.
2. Demilitarization on both sides of the LoC.
3. Joint management (India-Pakistan cooperation).
4. No change in borders (but softening the LoC).

Explanation

In 1900, P. H. Dastoor, a Bombay presidency magistrate, left the post temporarily and Jinnah succeeded in getting the interim position.

After his six-month appointment period, Jinnah was offered a permanent position on a 1,500 rupee per month salary. But he refuses