Explanation

• CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• CPEC connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang region.
• The project was initiated in 2013.
• It was formally launched in April 2015.
• Initial estimated investment was about $46 billion.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan defeated the Netherlands in the 1994 Hockey World Cup Final.
• The final was played on 5 December 1994 in Sydney, Australia.
• Pakistan won the match in a penalty shootout (4–3) after the game ended 1–1 in regular time.
• It was Pakistan's 4th Hockey World Cup title.

Additional information:

• First International Match: 2 August 1948 (vs Belgium, won 2–0)
• World Cup Titles (4): 1971, 1978, 1982, 1994

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Shrine Location: Sehwan, Sindh

Additional information:

• Full Name: Syed Usman Marwandi (Lal Shahbaz Qalandar)
• Birth Year: 1177 CE
• Birth Place: Marand, Iran
• Death Date: 19 February 1274 CE

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Name: Karakoram Highway (KKH)
• Other Name: Friendship Highway (China side)
• Route Start: Hassan Abdal (Pakistan)
• Important Pass: Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan–China border)
• Total Length in Pakistan: About 1300 km
• Completion Year: 1979
• Route Type: Part of ancient Silk Route connection

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• China is Pakistan's largest trade partner in imports.
• The country imports a wide range of goods from China.
• Including machinery, electronics, and textiles.
• This making it a key player in Pakistan's trade dynamics.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The narrow strip is called the Wakhan Corridor.
• It is located in northeastern Afghanistan.
• It separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• This corridor was created as a buffer zone during the 19th century (Great Game).
• Length: ~350 km
• Width: 13–65 km (approx.)

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the:

• National Assembly
• Senate
• Provincial Assemblies (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)

Constitution Introduced: 14 August 1973

• President's Term: 5 years
• Minimum Age for President: 45 years

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Indian Independence Act, 1947 partitioned British India into Pakistan and India.
• Act Passed: 18 July 1947
• Effective Date: 15 August 1947
• Independent Pakistan: 14 August 1947
• Independent India: 15 August 1947
• New Dominions Created: 2 (Pakistan and India)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Introduced by the Government of India Act 1919.
• Diarchy = system of shared rule in provinces under British India.
• Meaning: “Double system of government” – two heads responsible for administration.
• Introduced by Edwin Samuel Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.
• Ended by Government of India Act 1935, which established provincial autonomy.

Last verified on 23-01-2026