Explanation

• Pakistan generates electricity from thermal, hydro, and other sources.
• In 2002–03, thermal power was the dominant source of electricity.
• It contributed about 68% of total electricity generation.
• Thermal power mainly comes from oil, gas, and coal plants.
• Hydropower was the second major source at that time with 30%.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Western extent: 60°50′ E
• Eastern extent: 77°50′ E
• Latitude range: ~24°N to 37°N
• Time zone: PST (UTC +5)
• Hemisphere: Northern & Eastern

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The total area of pakistan 881,913 km².
• Pakistan is a country in South Asia.
• Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.

Additional information:

• Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25%.
• The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares.
• The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7%.
• In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The Badaber Air Base was leased to the United States from 1958 to 1970.
• Formerly known as Peshawar Air Station
• President Ayub Khan authorized the 10-year lease.
• Construction began in 1958, known as "Little USA."
• Operations in 1959
• It was vacated in July 1970

Additional information

• Purpose: The facility served as a listening post for the US6937 Communication Group, monitoring Soviet activities.

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Sindh coastline: 250 km / 200 miles
• Total Pakistan coastline: 1,046 km
• Longest coastline: Balochistan (~800 km)
• Sea: Arabian Sea
• Main coastal city: Karachi

Last verified on 01-05-2026