Explanation

• Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
  
• It covers 42% of the area of Pakistan

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• Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan by population.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• The height of Nanga Parbat is 8,126 metres (26,660 feet).
• It is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas.
• It is locally known as Diamer.
• It is the 9th-highest mountain in the world.
• It is famously called the "Killer Mountain."
• First Ascent: 3 July 1953
• Shehroze Kashif became the youngest Pakistani to successfully summit Nanga Parbat.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Hafizabad is known as the “City of Rice” in Pakistan.
• It is a major center of rice cultivation, production, and trade.
• The district is particularly famous for high-quality Basmati rice.
• Hafizabad also has a major rice market.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Day: Youm-e-Takbeer
• Date: 28 May 1998
• Tests: 5 nuclear tests
• Location: Ras Koh Hills, Chagai, Balochistan
• Chagai-II: 30 May 1998, Kharan Desert

Last verified on 26-08-2026