Explanation

• Sir Henry Bartle Frere initiated railway development in Sindh.
• The main goal was to connect Karachi port with inland areas.
• The railway line was planned between Karachi and Kotri in April 1858.
• It was opened on 13 May 1861 for public use.
• Distance: about 174 km (108 miles).

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

Explanation

• K2 is the highest pointin Pakistan.
• K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level
  
• Second-highest mountain in the world.
• It is located on the China–Pakistan border 
• Between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.
  
• It was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856.

Additional information:

• Mount Everest is the Highest peak in the world. 
• It is located in Nepal
• Mount Everest at 8,848 meters.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026