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• Katpana Desert is a cold desert 
• Located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• 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 updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Agriculture remains a key contributor to Pakistan’s economy.
• It directly contributes close to 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Last verified on 03-02-2026

Explanation

• The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), Pakistan is headquartered in Islamabad.
• The ministry works for the promotion and protection of human rights in Pakistan.
• It deals with human-rights policies, legislation, monitoring, and related matters.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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• Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is located in Islamabad.
• The ministry is responsible for Pakistan’s foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
• Its departments handle areas including political, economic, and public diplomacy.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Asif Ali Zardari became the 14th President of Pakistan on 10 March 2024.

• He succeeded Dr. Arif Alvi, who served as the 13th President.
• He previously served as President from 2008 to 2013.

Additional information:

1. Iskander Mirza — 1956–1958
2. Ayub Khan — 1958–1969
3. Yahya Khan — 1969–1971
4. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto — 1971–1973
5. Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry — 1973–1978
6. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq — 1978–1988
7. Ghulam Ishaq Khan — 1988–1993
8. Farooq Leghari — 1993–1997
9. Muhammad Rafiq Tarar — 1998–2001
10. Pervez Musharraf — 2001–2008
11. Asif Ali Zardari — 2008–2013
12. Mamnoon Hussain — 2013–2018
13. Arif Alvi — 2018–2024
14. Asif Ali Zardari — 2024–present

Last verified on 06-10-2026