Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Mangla Dam is situated on the Jhelum River.
• It is the seventh-largest dam in the world.
• Construction was started in 1961.
• It was completed in 1967.
• It has 5 tunnels and a power station.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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

• Standard Meridian of Pakistan: 75° E
• Time Zone: Pakistan Standard Time (PST)
• Difference from UTC: +5 hours
• Reference point: Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude)
• Total longitudes on Earth: 360° (180° East + 180° West)

Last verified on 28-06-2026

Explanation

• The Arabian Sea is part of the Indian Ocean.
• It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean.
• It lies between the Indian Peninsula and Arabian Peninsula.
• It covers an area of about 3.86 million km².

Additional information:

• Location: Between India, Pakistan, Arabian Peninsula, and Horn of Africa
• It connects with the Persian Gulf through the Gulf of Oman.

Last verified on 16-06-2026