Explanation

• Pakistan (Overall): 62.3%

Additional information:

• Islamabad: 88% (Highest in Pakistan)
• Punjab: 63% (Highest among provinces)
• Sindh: 58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53%
• Balochistan: 44% (Lowest among provinces)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Badshahi Masjid in Lahore is also called the Emperor's Mosque
• In 1947, it became a national symbol of Pakistan.
• Built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671–1673.
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Construction was completed in 1673.
• The 3rd-largest mosque
• Number of minarets: 8
• Height: 69 m

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

بغلیں جھانکتا کا مطلب شرمندہ ہونا یا لاجواب ہو جانا ہے۔

بغلیں جھانکنا ایک محاورہ ہے۔

یہ اس وقت بولا جاتا ہے جب کوئی جواب نہ دے سکے یا خجالت محسوس کرے۔

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• Bolan Pass is located in Balochistan.
• The pass connects Sibi with Quetta through the Toba Kakar Range.
• Bolan Pass is often called the gateway to Balochistan.

Additional information:

• Khyber Pass – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Lowari Pass – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Khunjerab Pass – Gilgit-Baltistan
• Shandur Pass – Between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• The default page orientation in MS Word is Portrait.
• Portrait orientation means the page height is greater than its width.
• This orientation is commonly used for documents, letters, and reports.

Additional information:

• Page orientation can be changed from Layout → Orientation.
• Landscape mode is mainly used for tables and wide content.

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• CTRL + H is the shortcut key used in most software (like MS Word, Excel) to open the Find and Replace dialog box.
• It allows users to search for a word or phrase and replace it with another.

Additional information:

• CTRL + F: Only opens the Find dialog
• CTRL + G: Opens the Go To dialog
• CTRL + R: Aligns text to the right in word processors

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• The United States is the world's largest crude oil-producing country.

Additional information:

• United States – 18.60 million barrels/day (mb/d)
• Saudi Arabia – 11.01 mb/d
• Russia – 10.50 mb/d
• Canada – 5.29 mb/d
• Iraq – 4–5 mb/d

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.
• It is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan.
• It is the second-largest in the world.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026