Explanation

• First Nobel laureate in Pakistan: Dr. Abdus Salam — 1979, Physics

Additional information:

• Last/most recent Pakistani Nobel laureate: Malala Yousafzai — 2014, Peace
• First Nobel laureate from Asia: Rabindranath Tagore — 1913, Literature
• First Nobel laureate in the world: Emil von Behring — 1901, Physiology or Medicine

Last verified on 07-09-2026

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• Founded: 1-July-1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain
• First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar
• SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan.

• Founded	1-Jul-1948
  Founded by	M.A Jinnah
  First Governor	Zahid Hussain
  First Female Governor	Shamshad Akhtar
  SBP Responsibility	implement monetary policy
  HQ	Karachi, Sindh

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• New name: Bangladesh
• Independence date: 16 December 1971
• Previous name: East Pakistan / East Bengal
• Event: Bangladesh Liberation War (1971)
• Region: South Asia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
  
• It covers 43% of the area of Pakistan
• Capital City: Quetta
• Established: 1 July 1970

Additional information:

• Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan by population.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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Explanation

• Original name: Minto Park
• Renamed to: Iqbal Park, after the independence of Pakistan in 1947
• Site where the Pakistan Resolution (1940) was passed
• Location: Lahore, Pakistan
• Area: 328.901 acres (133.102 ha)
• Created: 1968

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

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• India lies to the east of Pakistan.
• Pakistan’s border with India is approximately 3,323 km (2,065 mi) long.

• India to the east.
• Iran to the west.
• Afghanistan to the northwest.
• Arabian Sea to the south.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• She served as Governor from 2006 to 2009.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1 July 1948
• Founder: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain

Last verified on 06-06-2026