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• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is famous for its arid climate, sand dunes, and unique culture.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026

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• Jansher Khan is a legendary Pakistani squash player.
• He rose to fame at the age of 16.
• World Junior Squash Championships (Australia) – 1986
• Senior World Open Title – 1986 (same year)
• World Open Titles – 8 times (record)
• British Open Titles – 6 times

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Syed Sadequain Ahmed is Pakistan’s most famous painter and calligrapher.
• Renowned for his paintings, murals, and Islamic calligraphy.
• Born in Amroha, India, 1930, and later settled in Karachi, Pakistan.
• Died: 10 February 1987, Karachi
• Resting Place: Sakhi Hassan Cemetery, Karachi

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Sohni Mahiwal is a famous Punjabi love story.
• It tells the tale of Sohni, a potter’s daughter, and Mahiwal, a buffalo herder.
• Written by Fazal Shah Sayyad.
• Considered one of the four most popular Punjabi romances.
• Their tomb is 75 km from Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 03-04-2036

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Allama Iqbal studied in Europe at:

• University of Cambridge (England)
• Heidelberg University (Germany)
• National poet of Pakistan, pursued higher education in Europe.

 Last verified on 04-04-2026

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According to the statement:

So, when the day before yesterday was Saturday.

Then Wednesday will be the day on the day after tomorrow.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Australia shortest day: 21 June
• Asia shortest day: 21 December
• Australia longest day: 21 December
• Asia longest day: 21 June
• Caused by Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5°

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China in the 19th century.
• Britain wanted to force China to allow opium trade from India.
• The wars led to unequal treaties and loss of Chinese territory.

Additional information:

• First Opium War: 1839–1842
• Second Opium War: 1856–1860
• Treaty of Nanking ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Strait: Bering Strait
• Between: Russia (Siberia) & United States (Alaska)
• Continents: Asia and North America
• Connects: Arctic Ocean – Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km

Additional information:

• During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge called Beringia.
• Named after explorer Vitus Bering.

Last verified on 04-04-2026