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• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948.
• The First Postal Stamp of Pakistan was issued on 9th July 1948.
• Pakistan’s first currency note was issued on March 1, 1949.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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Rabi Crop:

• Start: October-December (winter season)
• End: March-May (harvesting season)
• Rabi crops are planted in the winter and harvested in the summer.

Kharif Crop:

• Start: June-July (monsoon season)
• End: September-October (harvesting season)
• Kharif crops are planted in the monsoon season and harvested in the winter.

Pakistan's major agricultural seasons:

Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter).

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Pakistan Standard Time (PST) is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
• Suggested by Professor Muhammad Anwar in 1951.
• GMT is the standard time of Greenwich, UK, used as a reference worldwide.
• Example: When it is 12:00 noon GMT, it is 5:00 PM in Pakistan.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• The Khunjerab Pass is the highest mountain pass in the world.
• It is located at an elevation of approximately 4,693 meters (15,397 feet).
• It is situated on the border between Pakistan and China.
• It connecting the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan with China's Xinjiang region.

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• Keenjhar Lake, also known as Kalri Lake.
• It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Pakistan.
• It is located in Thatta District, Sindh, about 122 km from Karachi and 18 km from Thatta city.
• The lake was formed by merging Sonehri Lake and Keenjhar Lake.
• It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site on 23 July 1976.

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• The Khilafat Movement came to an end in 1924 when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk abolished the Ottoman Caliphate.
• The movement started in 1919.
• It was led by Indian Muslim leaders like Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat Ali to protect the Caliphate.

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• The idea of Pakistan was first conceived by Muhammad Iqbal.
• He is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Iqbal was famous for his lines "Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna".
• Muhammad Iqbal was the author of Book 'Baang-e-Dara'.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Islamic University Islamabad is a major Islamic educational institution in Pakistan.
• Located in Sector H-10, Islamabad, the campus covers 704 acres.
• Foundation laid on Muharram 1, 1401 Hijri.
• Established in 1980 and restructured in 1985.
• The university focuses on Islamic studies, modern sciences, and research.
• President: Nauman Bhai
• Rector: Masoom Yasinzai

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Protection of Women against Violence Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 24 February 2016.
• It was assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 26 February 2016.
• It was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated 29 February 2016.

Last verified on 01-04-2026