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• 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

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International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 

celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate 

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• 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

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• Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the Indo–Pak War of 1965.
• The Indo–Pak War of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India from August to September 1965.
• Ayub Khan served as the 2nd President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
• The war ended with the UN-sponsored ceasefire on 23 September 1965.
• It was followed by the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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• First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) commenced its business on 2 December 1989.
• FWBL is a commercial bank established to promote women's financial empowerment in Pakistan.
• The bank was set up in December 1988 during the government of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Area of District: 24,830 km2 (9,590 sq mi)
• Number of Tehsils: 6
• Located in the south of the Punjab
• Bordered by:
• India to its south and southeast,
• Bahawalnagar to its northeast,
• Vehari, Lodhran and Multan to its north,
• Rahimyar Khan to its west,
• Muzaffargarh to its northwest.

Additional information:

• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore
• Punjab: 42 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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• The M-8 Motorway connects Ratodero (Sindh) with Gwadar (Balochistan).
• It is the longest motorway in Pakistan.
• Length: 892 km
• Construction Started: 15 October 2004
• Planned Lanes: 4 lanes
• It is being constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA).

Last verified on 22-08-2026

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• Full Form: Islamabad Electric Supply Company
• Established: 1998
• Ownership: Government of Pakistan
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Main Function: Distribution of electricity in Islamabad and adjoining regions

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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• The All-India Muslim League adopted the principle of self-rule for India in 1913.
• The decision was made during the 1913 session of the All-India Muslim League.
• It helped bring the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress closer politically.
• The demand later contributed to the Lucknow Pact (1916).

Last verified on 22-07-2026