Explanation

• Afghanistan is located to the north-west of Pakistan.
• Pakistan shares its longest land border (2,640 km) with Afghanistan.
• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.

Additional information:

• East: India
• North-east: China
• South-west: Iran
• South: Arabian Sea

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution.
• He dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and imposed Martial Law.
• He appointed General Muhammad Ayub Khan as the first Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA).

Additional information:

• Promulgated: 23 March 1956
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Official & National Languages: Urdu and Bengali
• Governor-General replaced by: President
• Minimum Age for President: 40 years
• Form of Government: Parliamentary
• Articles / Parts / Schedules: 234 Articles, 13 Parts, 6 Schedules

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Katpana Desert is a cold desert located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Popular for photography, jeep safaris, and desert snow landscapes.

Additional information:

• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lasbela District, Balochistan
• Region: Makran Coastal Region
• Established: 1988
• Area: ≈6,100 km² (2,400 sq mi)
• Status: Largest National Park in Pakistan

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The Makran Coastal Highway (N-10) connects Karachi to Gwadar.
• Length: 653 km
• Province: Sindh and Balochistan
• It runs along Pakistan's Arabian Sea coastline.

Last verified on 07-07-2026