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• Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
• It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters (8,648 feet) above sea level.
• The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km².

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• Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan
• Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• Scientist Name: Ibn al-Nafis
• Date / Year: 1242 CE
• Major Work: Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's Canon
• He was a pioneering Arab physician
• Major contribution: Pulmonary circulation
• Blood pressure: Modern measurement/concept developed centuries later.

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• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded: 1-July-1948
• 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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• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

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Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The Construction began in 1968. 
• They were Opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Simla Agreement was signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

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• CPEC: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
• Purpose: Trade and connectivity
• Connects: Xinjiang (China) to Gwadar (Pakistan
• Focus: Infrastructure & energy
• Launched: 2015
• Part of: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
• Initial Investment: $46 billion

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

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• The Swat officially merged into Pakistan on July 28, 1969. 
• Nov 3, 1947: Swat acceded to Pakistan, keeping internal autonomy.
• Jul 28, 1969: Yahya Khan fully merged Swat, Dir, and Chitral into Pakistan.

• District in Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
• Capital: Saidu Sharif
• Largest city: Mingora
• Gwalerai — famous for apples
  

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026