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• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Plan Name: First Five-Year Plan
• Duration: 1955–1960
• Country: Pakistan
• Main Focus: Education, agriculture, industrial development
• Objective: Economic and social development

Additional information:

• First Five-Year Plans (1955–1960)
• Second Five-Year Plans (1960–1965)
• Third Five-Year Plans (1965–1970)
• Fourth Five-Year Plans (1970–1975)
• Fifth Five-Year Plans (1978–1983)
• Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88)
• Seventh Five-Year Plan (1988–93)
• Eighth Five-Year Plan (1993–98)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• The Indian government's cash balance at the time of Partition was just under Rs 400 crore.
• Pakistan's share of this balance was fixed at Rs 75 crore.
• This amount of Rs 75 crore included Rs 20 crore that was made available to Pakistan immediately.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Baltoro Glacier is located in the Karakoram range of Pakistan.
• The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 km in length.
• It is located in the Shigar district Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Maulvi Nazir Ahmad Dehlvi, also known as Deputy Nazir Ahmad.
• Born: 1830, Rehar, India
  
• Died: May 3, 1912, Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Inauguration Date: October 25, 2020
• Public Operation: Opened for the general public on October 26, 2020
• Location: Lahore, Pakistan
• Route: 27.1 km track connecting Ali Town to Dera Gujran
• Inauguration by the then Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar.
• Pakistan's first-ever mass rapid transit train service,
• Constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026