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• Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• It was constructed in 1962 to supply water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• The lake is surrounded by the Margalla Hills.
• Rawal Lake Park (Lake View Park) is a popular recreational area nearby.
• It is an important source of water for the twin cities.

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Mohenjo-daro was an important city of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• It flourished around 2500 BCE in the Bronze Age.
• It is located in Sindh, Pakistan, near the Indus River.
• The site is famous for its advanced urban planning, drainage system, and Great Bath.
• Mohenjo-daro means “Mound of the Dead.”

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
• It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters (8,648 feet) above sea level.
• The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km².

Additional information:

• Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan
• Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• Scientist Name: Ibn al-Nafis
• Date / Year: 1242 CE
• Major Work: Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's Canon
• He was a pioneering Arab physician
• Major contribution: Pulmonary circulation
• Blood pressure: Modern measurement/concept developed centuries later.

Explanation

Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026.

He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England.

Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded: 1-July-1948
• Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain
• First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar
• SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

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Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The Construction began in 1968. 
• They were Opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026