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• The culture of Sindh roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.
• It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
• It is dating back to 3300 BCE.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Sindh: Karachi

Additional information:

1. Punjab: Lahore
2. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar
3. Balochistan: Quetta
4. Gilgit-Baltistan (region): Gilgit
5. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (region): Muzaffarabad

Last verified on 08-11-2026

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• The first female Governor of Sindh was Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan.
• Appointed as Governor of Sindh on 15 February 1973.
• Served until February 1976.

Additional information 

• The first female Chief Minister in Pakistan is Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
• She took office for the Punjab province on February 26, 2024.
• First Female Prime Minister: Benazir Bhutto
• First Female Speaker of the National Assembly: Fahmida Mirza
• First Female Foreign Minister: Hina Rabbani Khar
• First Female Chief Minister: Syeda Abida Hussain
• First Female Judge of the Supreme Court: Ayesha A. Malik
• First Female High Court Chief Justice: Syeda Tahira Safdar

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

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• Ajrak is a traditional block-printed shawl.
• It is a prominent symbol of Sindhi culture and identity.
• It is commonly worn during cultural celebrations.
• It is gifted as a sign of respect and hospitality in Sindh.
• Traditional Ajrak printing involves multiple stages, including washing, dyeing, and block printing.
• Ajrak typically features deep indigo, red, white, and black geometric patterns.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

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• The Thar Desert is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
• It is mainly in the southeastern part of the province near the Indian border.
• It is also known as the Great Indian Desert.
• It is famous for its sandy terrain.
• Approximately 15% lies in Pakistan and 85% in India.
• The Thar region is rich in coal reserves.
• Especially the Thar coalfield in Sindh.
• The desert is also known as the Friendly Desert.
• Because of its traditional hospitality and cultural life.

Last verified on 23-10-2026