Explanation

• Pakistan has more than 780,000 hectares of wetlands.
• Wetlands include lakes, marshes, and river areas.
• They are important for biodiversity and migration of birds.
• Major wetlands are found in Sindh, Punjab, and coastal areas.

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Explanation

• The Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818.
• It was a religious and social reform movement in Bengal.
• The aim was to encourage Muslims to strictly follow Islamic duties (Faraiz).
• He was called Ustad (teacher) by his followers.
• After Haji Shariatullah, his son Dudu Miyan continued the movement.

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Explanation

• More than 36% of Pakistan’s forests are coniferous and scrub forests.
• These forests are mostly found in northern and hilly areas.
• Coniferous forests include pine, deodar, and fir trees.
• Scrub forests grow in dry and semi-arid regions.

Additional information:

• Riverine forests → ~7%
• Mangrove forests → ~7%
• Irrigated plantations → ~10%

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Explanation

Explanation

• Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• The total length is more than 1000 km.
• Sindh coast → Karachi, Thatta, Badin
• Balochistan coast → Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara
• Major port → Karachi Port
• Deep sea port → Gwadar Port

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