Explanation

• Multan is famously called the “City of Saints”
• Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics.

Additional information:

• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Located on: Chenab River
• Population Rank: 7th largest city in Pakistan
• Union Councils: 4

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.
• It is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan.
• It is the second-largest in the world.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

List of largest provinces of Pakistan by Population.

List of largest provinces of Pakistan by Area.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

The province of Punjab historically comprises nine divisions (old detail) 

Currently, Punjab has 10 divisions

1. Bahawalpur,
2. Dera Ghazi Khan,
3. Faisalabad,
4. Gujranwala
5. Gujrat Division (The newest division, carved out of Gujranwala)
6. Lahore
7. Multan
8. Rawalpindi
9. Sahiwal
10. Sargodha.

Additional information

• Balochistan: 8 divisions
• Sindh: 7 divisions
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 7 divisions

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA