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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• Large wild goat (Capra species).
• Found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

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• Nanga Parbat is also locally known as Diamer.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas in Gilgit-Baltistan
• The peak, meaning "Naked Mountain,"
• Stands at 8,126 m (26,660 ft).
• 9th-highest mountain globally.
• Also called the "Killer Mountain."
• It was first ascended on July 3, 1953.
• Shehroze Kashif recently became the youngest Pakistani to summit it.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

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• The 3rd June Plan 1947 is also called the Mountbatten Plan.
• It announced the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
• Punjab and Bengal were to be divided under this plan.
• It was the final plan for independence.
• It led directly to the creation of Pakistan in August 1947.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• An agreement on the demarcation of boundaries was concluded between Pakistan and China in the year on 2 March 1963.
• Pak china's boundary line was demarcated during the era of Ayyub Khan.
• This agreement called The Sino-Pakistan Agreement.
• The Sino-Pakistan Agreement is a 1963 document between the governments of Pakistan and China establishing the border between those countries in the disputed Kashmir region.

The agreement was signed by: 

• China: Marshal Chen Yi, Plenipotentiary of the Government of the People's Republic of China
• Pakistan: Z. Ali Bhutto, Plenipotentiary of the Government of Pakistan

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Symbol: Hg
• Atomic number: 80
• Melting point: -38.83 °C
• Atomic mass: 200.59 u

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970.

Yahya Khan issued a Legal Framework Order for the first general elections.

300 of the 313 seats in the National Assembly

of which 162 were in East Pakistan and 138 in West Pakistan.

A further thirteen seats were reserved for women (seven of which were in East Pakistan and six of which were in West Pakistan)

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Rakaposhi is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

It is the 27th-highest mountain in the world.

It is the steepest peak in the world.

Rakaposhi rises over the Nagar Valley.

It is the part of the Karakoram range.

It is the 12th highest mountain in Pakistan.

The first successful ascent was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey.

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani, meaning "Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds."

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• Latest Member Added: Afghanistan in 2007
• SAARC Founded: 8 December 1985
• SAARC Secretariat Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Total Member Countries: 8 (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)

• SAARC Secretariat Established: 16 January 1987
• First Secretary-General: Abul Ahsan (Bangladesh)
• Inaugurated By: King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal
• Observer States: 9 (Australia, China, EU, Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea, USA)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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About Senate of Pakistan

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Raised to 63: 1977

Raised 87: 2 March, 1985

Raised to 100: 2002

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari

Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years

Members term: 6 years

Head of Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

Baluchistan Women Seats: 4

Sindh Women Seats: 4

KPK Women Seats: 4

Punjab Women Seats: 4

ICT Women Seat: 1

Total Women Seats: 17

Senate elections: after 3 years

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai

Youngest chairman senate: Sadiq Sanjrani

First chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan