Explanation

1948 was the founding/establishment year for the National Olympic Committees of several countries, including:

• Pakistan — Pakistan Olympic Association
• Iraq — National Olympic Committee of Iraq
• Thailand — National Olympic Committee of Thailand, established on 20 June 1948

Last updated: 20-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Presented by: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Presented: 7 March 1949
• Passed: 12 March 1949
• Voting: 21 members voted in favor (as stated in the provided notes)
• Constitution: Incorporated as Article 2A of Pakistan's Constitution.

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Explanation

• Left Bank: Khairpur West, Rohri, Khairpur East, Eastern Nara
• Right Bank: North West, Rice, Dadu

Additional information:

Sukkur Barrage

• Location: Sindh, Pakistan
• Official Name: Lloyd Barrage
• Built: 1923
• Completed: 1932
• Length: About 2 km
• Oldest: Oldest barrage in Pakistan

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Explanation

• Location: Sindh, Pakistan
• Official Name: Lloyd Barrage
• Built: 1923–1932
• Completed: 1932
• Length: Approximately 2 km
• Canals: 7 canals branch off from it
• Status: Oldest barrage in Pakistan
• Rehabilitation: November 2004
• M-5: Sukkur–Multan Motorway

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Explanation

• Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
• First currency note: Rs. 2
• First coin: Issued on 3 January 1948
• First coin designer: Brandley

Additional information

• National Animal: Markhor
• National Tree: Deodar
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)
• Field hockey is Pakistan's official national sport.

Last updated by NA on 15-09-2026