Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab — Capital: Lahore
• Sindh — Capital: Karachi
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) — Capital: Peshawar
• Balochistan — Capital: Quetta
• Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) — Capital: Muzaffarabad

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan covers about 43.6% (44%) of Pakistan’s total area.
• Area: 347,190 sq km
• Population share: 5–6%
• Capital: Quetta
• Largest province by area in Pakistan: Balochistan

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan was the first Asian and the only Pakistani to serve as President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Additional information:

• International Court of Justice (ICJ): Served as President from 1970 to 1973.
• United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): Elected President of its 17th session, serving from 1962 to 1963.
• Pakistan’s first Foreign Minister: Served from 1947 to 1954 and was a member of Pakistan’s first cabinet.
• UN representative: Also served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Sui Gas Field is located near Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production started in 1955.
• It is Pakistan’s largest natural gas field.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Total Area: 906 km² (350 sq mi)
• Construction Began: 1960
• Capital Status: 14 August 1967
• Population: Over 1.2 million
• Postcode: 44000

Additional information:

• Balochistan: 347,190 sq. km — largest province by area.
• Punjab: 205,344 sq. km
• Sindh: 140,914 sq. km
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): 74,521 sq. km
• Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 64,817 sq. km
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 13,297 sq. km

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Gilgit-Baltistan is located in the northern part of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab: East-central region.
• Sindh: Southeast region.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): Northwest region.
• Balochistan: Southwest region.
• Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): Northeast region
• Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): Northern-central region.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Ranikot Fort is located in Jamshoro District, Sindh.
• It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh.
• It is believed to be the world's largest fort.
• It is circumference of approximately 32 KM or 20 Mile.
• The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO World Heritage status.
• The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975.
• The small Fort within Rani Kot Fort is known as Mari Kot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan is located in the south-western part of Pakistan.
• It is the largest province of Pakistan by area.
• It shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan.
• It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• Its capital is Quetta.

Additional information:

• Punjab → East
• Sindh → South-East
• KP → North-West

Last verified on 04-09-2026