Explanation

Founder: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Bacha Khan). 

Year of Establishment: 1929. 

Primary Goal: To bring social reform and awaken the political consciousness of the Pashtuns. 

Dissolved 1947

Preceded by Roshani movement

Succeeded by Weekh Zalmian

Explanation

 The Tomb of Shah Shams Sabzwari is located in Multan

He established a dargah there and preached Islam to the local population

He died in 1276 in Multan, where his mausoleum is located.

The Urs of Shamsuddin Sabzwari takes place in June of each year.

Explanation

The Taftan Border connects Pakistan with Iran in Balochistan province.

It serves as an important trade and travel route between the two countries.

Explanation

Baba Farid is a Sufi saint who belonged to the Chishti order

The Chishti Order is a tariqa,

It is an order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Sunni Islam.

It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness.

It began in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan, about 930 AD.

Explanation

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

Explanation

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

Explanation

Turbat is a major city in the Kech District of Balochistan Province.

It is one of the largest cities in the province

They lie in the Makran region of southwestern Pakistan.

It is the second-largest city in Balochistan after Quetta and the 35th largest city in the country by population.

Number of Union councils: 1

Explanation

The Indus River starts in Tibet

The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar lake

The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan,

The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.

River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta

The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu

National River of Pakistan: Indus River

6 Barrages constructed in Indus River

Indus River Length: 3,180 km

Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo

The upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot 

The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh

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Explanation

The total area of the Thar Desert is approximately 200,000 square kilometers (77,000 square miles). 

About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

Explanation

Sost or Sust (سوست‎) is a village in Gojal, Upper Hunza, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.

It is the last town inside Pakistan on the Karakoram Highway before the Chinese border.

It is elevated 2,800 meters above sea level.