Explanation

• The Line of Control (LoC) was established in 1949 after the Karachi Agreement.
• It was following the first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
• It was originally called the Ceasefire Line and renamed the LoC in the 1972 Simla Agreement.
• The LoC is approximately 740 km long.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Highest Non-Operational Military Award: Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct)

Additional information:

• Smallest Civil Award: Tamgha-e-Khidmat
• Highest Military Award (Operational): Nishan-e-Haider
• Highest Civil Award: Nishan-e-Pakistan
• Second Highest Civil Award: Hilal-i-Imtiaz

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• The Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces is the President of Pakistan.
• Constitutional provision: Article 243 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the command of the Armed Forces.
• Election: The President is indirectly elected by an Electoral College for a five-year term.
• Eligibility: The President must be a Muslim and at least 45 years old.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Kharian Cantonment is regarded as one of the largest cantonments in Pakistan.
• It is located near Kharian city, District Gujrat, Punjab.
• The cantonment was developed in the late 1950s with U.S. support.

Additional information:

• Oldest cantonment: Sialkot Cantonment
• Cantonment Boards: 42
• Karachi military cantonments: 6

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan Air Force Day (PAF) is celebrated on 7 September every year.
• Due to honor the achievements and sacrifices of the PAF in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It is observed one day after Defence Day.

Additional information:

• 6 September: Defence Day (commemorates Pakistan Army’s role in 1965 war)
• 8 September: Navy Day (commemorates Pakistan Navy services)

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• The highest military award is Nishan-e-Haider.
• Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, the country's first recipient of Nishan-i-Haider.
• Nishan-e-Pakistan: Highest Civil Award.
• Tamgha-e-Khidmat: Smallest Civil Award.

Additional information:

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• The Pakistan Navy is the naval branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
• Headquarters: Islamabad
• Founded: August 14, 1947

Additional information:

• Gifford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• Admiral Mohammad Siddique was the first Muslim C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

The General Headquarters (GHQ) is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army 

it is located in Rawalpindi.

It was established on 14 August 1947

Gates	Purpose
Gate No 1	General
Gate No 2	Exclusively reserved for service/ex-service personnel
Gate No 3	Exclusively reserved for families/families of martyrs
Gate No 4	Exclusively reserved for politicians/bureaucrats
Gate No 5	Exclusively reserved for foreign dignatries
Gate No 6	Exclusively reserved for patients visiting CMH/Army Museum
Gate No 7	General

Explanation

• Pakistan Air Force Headquarters is in Islamabad.
• Abbreviation: PAF
• 15 August 1947: Initially established at Peshawar.
• 1 June 1948: Moved to Karachi.
• 1960: Moved back to Peshawar.
• 1983: Construction of Air Headquarters began in Islamabad.

Explanation

• GHQ (General Headquarters) is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army.
• It is located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Established: 1947, after the independence of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Pakistan Navy: Naval Headquarters — Islamabad
• Pakistan Air Force: Air Headquarters — Islamabad

Last verified on 05-20-2026