Explanation

• Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan on 22 August 1947.

List of Country recognized Pakistan Date vise:

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Other name: Peace Pipeline
• Countries: Iran and Pakistan
• Purpose: Transportation of natural gas
• Proposed length: 2,775 km
• Pakistan President at inauguration ceremony: Asif Ali Zardari
• Iranian President: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
• Inauguration: 11 March 2013

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

  Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

Additional information:

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Appointing authority: President of Pakistan
• Term of CEC: 5 years
• Establishment of ECP: 23 March 1956
• Total members: 5 (1 Chief Election Commissioner + 4 Members)
• Main function: Conduct and supervise elections in Pakistan

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Security Council Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Total Members: 15
• Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026