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Karachi — the origin of the organized community development movement in Pakistan in the early 1950s 

• 1951–1952: UN-aided social welfare initiatives introduced.
• 1952–1953: Pilot community projects launched.
• 1954: First formal urban community development project established in Lyari.
• Focus — slums, health, education, self-help.
• Legacy — foundation for community development nationwide

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• Fountain House is associated with mental health care and rehabilitation.
• It provides support and rehabilitation services to people with mental illnesses.
• It aims to help individuals achieve better social and functional independence.
• It is based in Lahore, Pakistan.

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• IBIS: Indus Basin Irrigation System.
• Main river: Indus River and its tributaries.
• Purpose: Provides irrigation water for agriculture in Pakistan.
• Major components: Canals, barrages, dams, and link canals.
• Importance: Supports Pakistan's agricultural economy and food production.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

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• Full Name: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Established: 1981
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of National Food Security & Research
• Main Function: Coordinate and promote agricultural research and technology development in Pakistan

Last verified on 28-07-2026

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• 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

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA