Explanation

• Khaksar Movement was established by Allama Inayatullah Mashraqi in 1931.
• It was a social movement based in Lahore, Punjab, British India.
• The movement aimed to free India from British rule.
• Allama Mashriqi disbanded the Khaksar Tehrik on July 4, 1947.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Ancient traditional name: Lavapuri (لاواپوری) or Lava-kot.
• Founder (legendary): Prince Lava (Loh).
• Father: Lord Rama.
• Source: Hindu epic Ramayana.

Note: Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni officially named the city Mahmoodpur in 1021 CE after his conquest, but it was a temporary political renaming that did not erase its ancient roots.

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

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• Pakistan shares its western border with Iran.
• It is approximately 909 km long.
• It is also bounded by Afghanistan to the northwest and north.
• China to the northeast.
• India to the east and southeast.
• These borders define Pakistan's geostrategic location in South Asia.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup 4 times.

1. 1971 – Barcelona, Spain
2. 1978 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. 1982 – Mumbai, India
4. 1994 – Sydney, Australia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• The Durand Line was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

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• Lahore Resolution was passed in the 27th annual session of the All India Muslim League.
  
• It was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq.
• Adopted by the All-India Muslim League on the occasion of its three-day general session in Lahore on 22–24 March 1940.
• The session was held at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the historic session.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• 1947–1953: Neutrality

Additional information:

• 1954–1962: Alliances
• 1963–1978: Bilateralism
• 1979–1989: Alliances
• 1990–present: Post-Cold War

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Forest has about 4.8% (5%) of the total land area.
• The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km.²
• In Pakistan's hilly areas, about 40% forest comprises coniferous and scrub forests.
• The largest forest in Pakistan is Changa Manga.

Last verified on 03-02-2026

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• "PEMRA" stands for Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.
• It is the organization responsible for regulating and licensing electronic media in Pakistan.
• It was established in March 2002.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Cotton textile production and apparel manufacturing are Pakistan's largest industries.
• It accounts for about 65% of the merchandise exports
• The textile industry employs about 45% of the country's labor force. 
• Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of cotton in the world. 
• Pakistan is the eighth largest exporter of textiles in Asia.

Last verified on 01-09-2026