Explanation

The National Unionist Party was a political party based in the Punjab Province

It was founded by Sir Fazli Husain, Sir Chotu Ram and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khanin 1923

This party was enforced during the period of British rule in India.

In the 1937 Indian provincial elections, the Unionist Party soundly defeated the Muslim League in Punjab.

Unionist Party won 98 seats (out of 175 total), including 78 of the 89 Muslim seats,

while the Muslim League won only two

members of the party

• Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan
• Sir Khizar Hayat Tiwana
• Sir Fazli Husain
• Sir Shahab-ud-Din
•  Muhammad Hussain Shah
• Sir Chhotu Ram

Explanation

• Raja Dahir was the last Hindu ruler of Sindh, defeated by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE.
• Muhammad bin Qasim invaded Sindh in 711 CE under the Umayyad Caliphate.
• Raja Dahir was killed in the Battle of Aror (712 CE) while defending his kingdom.
• The conquest established the first lasting Muslim rule in Sindh.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar (Millet)

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 27-01-2026

Explanation

• Punjab covers an area of 205,344 sq km.
• It is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan.
• It covers about 26% (25.8%) of Pakistan’s total area.

Additional information:

• Balochistan: 347,190 sq km
• Sindh: 140,914 sq km
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 74,521 sq km
• Azad Kashmir: 13,297 sq km
• Total area of Pakistan: 881,913 sq km

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Explanation

• A canal usually originates from a headworks.
• Headworks are structures built across or near a river to divert and control water.
• They supply water to canals for irrigation and other purposes.
• Example: The Lower Chenab Canal originates from Khanki Headworks.

Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA