Explanation

• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Last updated by NS on 26 JULY 2026

Explanation

Physiographic distribution of Pakistan:

• Mountain + Plateaus = 58% of total area
• 30% Mountains
• 27.7% Plateaus
• Plains and deserts = 42%
• 13% of mountain region is covered by glaciers
• ~60% of land area is rangeland

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​

Explanation

• The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance was promulgated by President Ayub Khan on March 2, 1961
• Authority: under Pakistan's 1958 military regime.
• Basis: Formulated from the recommendations of the Rashid Commission.
• Purpose: Regulates marriage, divorce, polygamy, and inheritance to protect women and children.

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​​

Explanation

• Peshawar is located to the north-west of Karachi.
• Karachi is in the southern part of Pakistan.
• Peshawar is in north-western Pakistan, near the Afghanistan border.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lasbela District, Balochistan
• Region: Makran Coastal Region
• Established: 1988
• Area: ≈6,100 km² (2,400 sq mi)
• Status: Largest National Park in Pakistan

Last verified on 20-07-2026