Explanation

• Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
• It is the world's fifth-most populous country.
• It is the world's second-largest Muslim population.
• It is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
• The Currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Islamabad is located in the northern part of Pakistan, at the foothills of the Margalla Hills.
• It is the capital city of Pakistan.
• Islamabad lies near Rawalpindi in the Potohar Plateau region.

Last verified on 08-11-2026

Explanation

Benazir Bhutto International Airport

• - Former Name: Chaklala Airbase.
• - Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
• - Opened: 1930 (as RAF Chaklala)
• - Renamed: June 2008.
• - Named After: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
• - Passenger services ceased : 3 May 2018
• - Replacement: Islamabad International Airport.

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

The Badshahi Mosque was built in 1673 in Lahore.
It was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
It is the 3rd largest mosque
Construction of Badshahi Mosque was completed in:1673
Additional information:
In 1947, Pakistan uplifted the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore as symbols of the state.
Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

Explanation

• - Sheena (Shina): A language spoken mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Language Family: Indo-Aryan (Dardic branch).

Additional information:

• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.
• Gilgit Rebellion: 1 November 1947.
• Formation of Northern Areas (former name): August 1972.
• De facto Provincial Status: 29 August 2009.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

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Anarkali Bazaar 

- Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

- Named after: Anarkali, a legendary figure associated with Mughal history.

- Historical importance: One of the oldest surviving markets in the subcontinent.

- Age: At least 200 years old.

- Famous monument: Valmiki Mandir (approximately 1,200 years old).

- World Monuments Watch: Listed in 2020.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• Largest ethnic group: Baloch.
• Population share: Approximately 51%–55%
• Second-largest: Pashtuns. Approximately 34%–36%.
• Other groups: Brahui, Hazara, Sindhi, Punjabi, Uzbek, and Turkmen.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan's first presidential election was held on 2 January 1965
• Nominee
• Ayub Khan: Party PMLC
• Fatima Jinnah: Party COP
• Winner: Ayub Khan
• System: Indirect election through Basic Democrats
  

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026