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Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

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Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, commercial, and educational centre of Bangladesh.

Islamabad, Pakistan, was known to be called as Rajshahi Village in Shakarparian as a settlement,

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• Peshawar is called the Valley of Flowers. 
• Sixth most populous city in Pakistan
• Peshawar was named so by the Mughal Emperor Akbar
• Peshawar" comes from the Persian words 'Pesh' - 'Awardan' meaning 'the first coming city.
  
• Situated in the northwest of the country,
  
• Cose to the International border with Afghanistan.
• Capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
• Offical Languages Pashto, Hindko, Urdu

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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The famous fruit of Larkana is guava. 

Larkana is known as the "City of Guava".

Due to its high production and reputation for quality guavas.

This particularly those with pink flesh and a distinct rectangular shape.

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• Heart of Pakistan is known as Lahore
• Due to its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant arts scene.
• Also called the "City of Colleges." 
• The second-largest city in Pakistan
• Capital of the province of Punjab
• 26th largest in the world

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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Gujarat (in Pakistan) is well known for its traditional ceramic art and paintings on earthenware, especially handcrafted pottery.

This craft is part of the region’s cultural heritage, often featuring colorful floral and geometric patterns.

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Faisalabad is known as the "Manchester of Pakistan" due to its large textile industry.

It is a major hub for cloth manufacturing, textile mills, and exports.

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 The old name of Taxila was Takhshasila.

Taxila was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.

Taxila's Province in Punjab.

Taxila's Division is Rawalpindi Division.

Taxila's District is Rawalpindi District.

Taxila's Tehsil is Taxila Tehsil.

Old Taxila was the capital of Ghandhara.

Old Taxila was an important city in ancient India.

Taxila is one of Punjab's popular tourist spots.

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The coldest place in Pakistan is Skardu

Skardu is a city in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and serves as the capital of the Skardu District. 

The coldest place in Pakistan can be the glacial parts of Gilgit Baltistan, where in winter the average temperature remains below -20.

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GB is the coldest province in Pakistan

The coldest region in the atmosphere is: Mesosphere

Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city in the world

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Swat District is a district in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Swat is the 15th-largest district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.