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About National Anthem of Pakistan:

• Written by: Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952
• Music by: Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949
• Adopted on: August 13, 1954
• First recorded by: Ahmed Rushdi in 1954
• Re-recorded after 68 years

• 15 lines in the National Anthem of Pakistan
• 48 words in the National Anthem of Pakistan
• First played in front of Raza Shah Rahalvi of Iran
• "Jan-i-Istaqbal" means Symbol of ambitions
• First played on national radio on August 14, 1947
• Duration of the National Anthem of Pakistan: 80 seconds (1 minute 20 seconds)
• Pakistan's National Anthem is written in: Persian

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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

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• SEATO is the name of the pact joined by Pakistan and the United Kingdom in 1954.

Additional information:

• Full form: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
• Established: 8 September 1954
• Purpose: To prevent the spread of communism.
• Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand
• Original members (8): United States, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
• Dissolved: 30 June 1977.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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• Smog is a combination of smoke and fog.
• The word smog is formed from smoke + fog.
• It is a type of air pollution that reduces visibility and can harm human health.
• Smog is commonly associated with vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• Karez is the irrigation system of Balochistan.
• This ancient method involves underground channels that transport water from aquifers to the surface.
• It providing a sustainable water supply in arid regions.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

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• The first nuclear power plant was established in Karachi, 
• With the help of Canada 
• KANUPP is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant,
• Inaugurated on November 28, 1972,
• Total gross capacity of 137 MW.

Additional information

• K2 & K3 with the help of China 
  
• K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has an 1100 MW capacity.
• K3 is expected to start in 2022.

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

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• Latitude range: 24°N – 37°N
• Longitude range: 61°E – 75.5°E
• Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 27-01-2026

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• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026