Explanation

• First Governor: Zahid Husain
• Term: June 1948 – July 1953

Additional information:

• First Female Governor: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
• Year of Female Governor Appointment: 2006
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Term length: 5 years
• Appointing authority: President of Pakistan
• Institution: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain (1948–1953)
• First female Governor: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (2006)

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• PIDE (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics) deals with economic research and development policy.
• It is a leading research institute in Pakistan for economic planning.
• It provides policy suggestions to the government.
• It focuses on poverty, growth, trade, and development issues.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Islamabad Policy Research Institute
• Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Type: Policy research think tank
• Focus Areas: Security, foreign policy, governance
• Role: Provides research-based policy recommendations

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: National Counter Terrorism Authority
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Established: 2009 (initial setup: January 2008)
• Legal Formation: 2013
• Minister Responsible: Interior Minister
• Motto: Stand United Against Terrorism
• Purpose: Counter terrorism & extremism

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• NACTA was created in 2009 to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan.
• NACTA stands for National Counter Terrorism Authority.
• Legal Act: NACTA Act 2013
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Function: Policy-making against terrorism & extremism
• Its initial setup started in January 2008.
• It works under the Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Launch Date: August 2012
• Introduced by: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
• Type: Smart National Identity Card (SNIC)
• Feature: Embedded chip with biometric security

Last verified on 08-06-2026

Explanation

The nationwide "Go Cashless" campaign in Pakistan is being led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in close alignment with the Prime Minister's Office.

It was launched in 2026.

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Explanation

• 1989: Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) established
• 1991: Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) established
• 1995 (February 21, 1995): Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) + Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) merged → Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)
• 1997: ANF Act passed for reorganization
• 2002: MNC became a full-fledged ministry
• 2013: Converted into Interior Ministry department
• 2017: Reinstated as Independent Ministry

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra is located in Attock, Punjab.
• It was established with the help of China.
• Founded: 1971, Kamra Kalan
• Headquarters: Kamra Kalan
• Parent organization: Pakistan Air Force
• Production output: Military Aircraft

Last verified on 02-04-2026