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

• Sor Range is famous for coal production in Balochistan, Pakistan.
• It is located near Quetta city, about 16 km east of Quetta.
• The area contains important Eocene coal deposits.
• It is part of the Sulaiman Thrust-Fold Belt.

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• Indus Water Treaty was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• Eugene R. Black (President of the World Bank) brokered the Indus Waters Treaty on behalf of the World Bank.
• It was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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There are three major barrages in Sindh.

1. Guddu Barrage – Foundation laid on 2 February 1957
2. Kotri Barrage – Completed in 1955
3. Sukkur Barrage – Built 1923–1932 (British era, also called Lloyd Barrage)

These barrages are built on the Indus River.

Additional information:

• Sindh is known as Bab-ul-Islam.
• It has 30 districts and 6 divisions.
• Kirthar Range is the main mountain range in Sindh.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The financial year of Pakistan starts on 1 July.
• It ends on 30 June of the next year.
• This period is used for budget and tax calculations.
• It is also called the fiscal year.
• Government budgets are announced according to this cycle.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan (15 August 1947 – 19 October 1951).
• He was appointed by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• He served during the governments of Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin.
• Succeeded as Finance Minister by: Muhammad Ali
• Later, he became the 3rd Governor-General of Pakistan (1951–1955).

Additional information:

• Born: 29 August 1895, Lahore
• Died: 29 August 1956, Lahore
• Resting Place: Fauji Qabrastan, Karachi

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Districts: Dadu + Jamshoro / Dadu + Karachi
• Province: Sindh
• Established: 1974
• Type: National Park / Wildlife Reserve
• Area rank: 3rd largest national park in Pakistan
• Status: Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) since 2004

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• The Dorah Pass connects Chitral (Pakistan) with Badakhshan (Afghanistan).
• Mountain range: Hindu Kush
• Type: High mountain pass
• Climate: Severe snow & cold conditions
• Use: Trade, travel, and military movement (historically)

Additional information:

• The Lowari Pass connects Chitral with Dir.
• The Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with China.

Last verified 14-06-2026

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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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• Second largest dam: Mangla Dam
• River: Jhelum River
• Completion year: 1967
• Location: Mirpur, Azad Kashmir

• First largest dam: Tarbela Dam