Explanation

• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab — Capital: Lahore
• Sindh — Capital: Karachi
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) — Capital: Peshawar
• Balochistan — Capital: Quetta
• Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) — Capital: Muzaffarabad

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan is the province affected by emergency measures.

On October 11, 2026, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari officially declared a state of emergency and imposed Governor's Rule in the northwestern province under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

PTI government was removed. 

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Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan is the province affected by emergency measures.

On October 11, 2026, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari officially declared a state of emergency and imposed Governor's Rule in the northwestern province under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

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Explanation

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently has 40 districts.
• In 2025, Swat was divided into Swat and Upper Swat, increasing the total from 38 to 40.

Additional information:

• Punjab: 42 districts
• Sindh: 30 districts
• Balochistan: 41 districts
• Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): 1 district
• Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 14 districts
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 10 districts

Last verified on 14-07-2026

Explanation

• 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