Explanation

• Province: Sindh
• District Headquarters: Khairpur
• Princely State Established: 1783
• Acceded to Pakistan: 1955
• Famous For: Dates (Khajoor), agriculture, Kot Diji Fort

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Explanation

• Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Distance from Sydney CBD: 7 km (4 miles)
• State: New South Wales
• Coast: Pacific Ocean (Tasman Sea)
• Established as a Public Beach: 1882

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Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO.
• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

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Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

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Explanation

• Nehal Hashmi is the current Governor of Sindh.
• He became the 35th Governor of Sindh on 13 March 2026.

Additional information:

• 34th Governor: Kamran Khan Tessori (09 October 2022 – 12 March 2026)
• 33rd Governor: Imran Ismail (August 2018 – October 2022)

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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• The 9th OIC Conference of Ministers of Women's Affairs was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 12–13 July 2026.
• It was hosted by Pakistan's Ministry of Human Rights at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
• The conference was held under the theme "The Social, Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in OIC Member States."
• Around 190 delegates from 57 OIC member states participated.
• Pakistan assumed the chairmanship from Egypt for the next two years.

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Explanation

• A Mint is a place where coins are manufactured.
• It also produces commemorative coins and sometimes medals.
• The word Mint comes from the ancient Roman temple of Juno Moneta, where coins were produced.

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• Library – A place where books are kept.
• Museum – A place where historical objects are displayed.
• Aquarium – A place where fish are kept.
• Apiary – A place where bees are kept.
• Observatory – A place where astronomical observations are made.

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• Branch of Islam: Isma'ili Shia
• Founded: 909 CE
• Ended: 1171 CE
• Duration: About 262 years
• Capital: Cairo (from 969 CE)

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• The Al-Azhar Mosque and University in Cairo were established by the Fatimids in 970–972 CE.
• The Fatimid Caliphate ruled parts of North Africa, Egypt, the Levant, and the Hijaz.

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Explanation

• Boundary River: Amu Darya
• Border Length: Approximately 1,357 km
• River Length: About 2,540 km
• Historical Name: Oxus River
• Countries Along the Amu Darya: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

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Explanation

• Location: Between the Jhelum and Indus Rivers
• Province: Punjab
• Length: About 190 miles (306 km)
• Major Districts: Bhakkar, Layyah, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang

Additional information:

Major Deserts of Pakistan (5):

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Founded: 1951
• Headquarters: Lahore, Pakistan
• Affiliations: ITTF, Asian Table Tennis Union, Pakistan Olympic Association
• Purpose: Promotion and regulation of table tennis in Pakistan
• National Governing Body: Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)

Last verified on 26-07-2026