Explanation

• Tourmaline is found in Chitral, Pakistan as a semi-precious gemstone.
• It is a valuable mineral used in jewelry due to its attractive colors.
• Chitral is rich in pegmatite rock formations where gemstones occur.
• Tourmaline is known for its multi-colored crystal varieties.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Built: 1642 AD
• Emperor Era: Mughal Empire Shah Jahan
• Commissioned by: Hakim Ilm-ud-din Ansari (Wazir Khan)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Term length: 5 years
• Appointing authority: President of Pakistan
• Institution: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain (1948–1953)
• First female Governor: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (2006)

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum age for a Senator is 30 years.
• The condition is mentioned in Article 62 of the Constitution.

Additional information:

• Member National Assembly (MNA): 25 years
  Prime Minister: Must be an MNA (minimum 25 years)
  President of Pakistan: 45 years

Last verified on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• Multan is famous for camel skin art, handicrafts, and glazed pottery, especially its traditional painted lamps.
• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Nickname: City of Saints

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan in 1999.
• It took place from May to July 1999.
• It is also known as Kargil Conflict / Operation Vijay (India).
• The location was the Kargil district along the Line of Control (LoC).

Additional information:

• The conflict was stopped with USA’s intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000 troops.
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was a hero of the war.
• General Pervez Musharraf was Pakistan’s COAS.
• General V. P. Malik was India’s COAS.
• India won the Kargil War.
• India lost 527 soldiers.
• Pakistan lost 453 soldiers.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• The Constitution of Pakistan clearly defines the state religion.
• Under Article 2, Islam is declared the state religion of Pakistan.
• This provision was included in the Constitution of 1973.
• It reflects the Islamic identity of the state.
• It guides the overall legal and ideological framework of Pakistan.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The real name of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk was Syed Mehdi Ali.

Additional information:

• Born: 9 December 1837 (Etawah, India)
• Died: 16 October 1907 (Shimla, India)
• Other names: Munir Nawaz Jang
• Political role: Leader in Muslim political awakening
• Associated movement: Aligarh Movement

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Range: Karakoram Mountains
• Length: about 63 km (39 miles)
• Area: about 1,500 sq km (580 sq mi)
• Type: Non-polar glacier
• Location: Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has 4 provinces: Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan.

Largest Provinces by Population

1. Punjab
2. Sindh
3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
4. Balochistan

Largest Provinces by Area

1. Balochistan → 347,190 km²
2. Punjab → 205,344 km²
3. Sindh → 140,914 km²
4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa → 74,521 km²

Last verified 30-03-2026