Explanation

• Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• The largest earth-filled dam in the world
• It is 485 feet (148 m) high above the Indus riverbed.
  
• Its construction began in 1968
  
• It was completed in 1976
• Construction was undertaken by the Italian firm Salini Impregilo.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

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• The total area of pakistan 881,913 km².
• In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km.
• Pakistan is a country in South Asia.
• Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.

Additional information:

• Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25%.
• The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares.
• The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7%.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

Karachi — the origin of the organized community development movement in Pakistan in the early 1950s 

• 1951–1952: UN-aided social welfare initiatives introduced.
• 1952–1953: Pilot community projects launched.
• 1954: First formal urban community development project established in Lyari.
• Focus — slums, health, education, self-help.
• Legacy — foundation for community development nationwide

Explanation

• Fountain House is associated with mental health care and rehabilitation.
• It provides support and rehabilitation services to people with mental illnesses.
• It aims to help individuals achieve better social and functional independence.
• It is based in Lahore, Pakistan.

Explanation

• The 18th Constitutional Amendment granted greater provincial autonomy.
• It was passed by Parliament in 2010.
• It was received presidential assent on 19 April 2010.
• The amendment abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, transferring many subjects to the provinces.
• It strengthened the role and powers of the provincial governments.

Last verified on 12-08-2026

Explanation

• Article 27 deals with non-discrimination in appointments to the service of Pakistan.
• It provides safeguards against discrimination in public service appointments.
• It mentions grounds such as race, religion, caste, sex, residence, or place of birth.

Additional information:

• Article 25: Equality of citizens.
• Article 28: Preservation of language, script, and culture.

Last verified on 12-08-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River.
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan .
• Construction began in 1949.
• The Dam was Opened in 1960.
• The height of the dam is 76 m.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan receives most of its seasonal monsoon rainfall from July to September.
• Winter: December–February — generally cool and dry.
• Spring: March–May — generally hot and dry.
• Retreating monsoon: October–November

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon, Burma, after his defeat, where he died.
• Full name: Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar.
• Reign: 1837–1857.
• Exile: Sent to Rangoon, Burma, in 1858.
• Death: 7 November 1862, in Rangoon.
• He was also a renowned poet, musician, and calligrapher.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Date: 3 June 1947
• Announced by: Lord Louis Mountbatten
• Position: Last Viceroy of British India
• Purpose: Partition of British India
• Outcome: Creation of India and Pakistan

Last verified on 16-05-2026