Explanation

• Karachi is the most populated city in Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Sindh Province.
• Karachi is Pakistan's major commercial, financial, and industrial center.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea.

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Top 5 Populated Cities in Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Multan

Last verified on 03-10-2026

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• The word Pakistan is associated with both Persian and Urdu.

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• Pak: Means “pure” or “پاک.”
• -stan: Means “land” or “place,” a suffix of Persian origin also used in Urdu.
• Name introduced: 28 January 1933.
• Person: Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Now or Never: Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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

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

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has four major mountain ranges:

1. Himalaya (highest peak: Nanga Parbat at 8,126 meters)
2. Karakoram (highest peak: K2 at 8,611 meters)
3. Hindu Kush (highest peak: Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters)
4. Sulaiman Range (highest peak: Takht-e-Sulaiman at 3,487 meters)

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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NOTE: Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)

• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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NEW PAKISTAN BOUNDARIES DETAILED ACCORDING TO ASURVEY OF PAKISTAN

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Last verified on 13-10-2026

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• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3 January 1948.
• It was designed by Brandley.

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• The word Pakistan was introduced by Choudhry Rahmat Ali in his pamphlet Now or Never, published on 28 January 1933.
• State Bank of Pakistan: Established on 1 July 1948.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• A Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan retires at the age of 65 years.
• This retirement age was set by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (1976).
• Constitutional provision: Article 179 deals with the retirement age of Supreme Court judges.

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• High Court judges: The retirement age is 62 years, under Article 195.
• Appointment: Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President in accordance with the Constitution.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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Explanation

• According to Article 49(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Chairman Senate acts as President in the President’s absence.
• The term for members of the Senate is 6 years.
• The minimum age for senators is 30 years.

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• Speaker National Assembly as acting Prime Minister of Pakistan in the absence of PM.

Last verified on 14-03-2026