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• Founded: 1-July-1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain
• First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar
• SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• Author: Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
• English edition published: 1961
• Urdu edition published: 1967
• Nature of book: Autobiography / Memoirs
• Topic: Pakistan Movement and political struggle

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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

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• Sui Gas Field is located near Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production started in 1955.
• It is Pakistan’s largest natural gas field.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• 2nd Constitution (1962): 250 articles, 10 parts, imposed by Ayub Khan during his first martial law.

• 1st Constitution (1956): 234 articles, 13 parts, adopted during civilian rule.
• 3rd Constitution (1973): 280 articles, 12 parts, introduced in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s era.
• First Martial Law: Imposed by Ayub Khan before the 1962 Constitution.

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• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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• Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979.
• It is joined to strengthen relations with developing countries.

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• Founded: 1961
• Founding Conference: Belgrade, Serbia
• Members: 120 developing countries
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Founding Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno, Josip Broz Tito, Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Karachi is the most populated city in Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Sindh Province.
• Karachi is Pakistan's major commercial, financial, and industrial center.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea.

Additional information:

Top 5 Populated Cities in Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Multan

Last verified on 03-10-2026

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NOTE: Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)

• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026