Explanation

• Abbreviation: NHA
• Formation: 1991
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Official language: Urdu and English
• Ministry: Ministry of Communications
• Role: Construction and maintenance
• Responsible for: National highways and motorways

Explanation

• About 75% of Pakistan's agricultural land is irrigated by the Indus Basin Irrigation System,
• Primarily relying on canals and groundwater (tubewells).

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Explanation

• Al-Qaeda was formed during a series of meetings in Pakistan
• Location: Founded in Peshawar, Pakistan, with roots in Afghanistan.
• Date: Established in 11 August 1988.
• Founders:
• Osama bin Laden X (1988–2011)
• Ayman al-Zawahiri X (2011–2022)
• Saif al-Adel (de facto; 2022–present)
• Evolved from a logistical network fighting the Soviet military

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Explanation

• Gwadar is celebrated as the gateway of Pakistan CPEC,
• Location: Gwadar, Balochistan, on the Arabian Sea.
• Purchased by Pakistan: From Oman on 8 September 1958.
• Became part of Pakistan: 8 December 1958.
• Omani rule: Gwadar remained under Omani rule for about 174 years (1783–1958).
• Port development: Construction of the modern Gwadar Port began in 2002.

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Explanation

• Clement Attlee was the PM of the UK at the time of the Partition of India.
• The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed during his government.
• He remained in office 1945 to 1951.
• Monarch: George 6
• Party: Labour Party

Additional information

• Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India

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