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•  Karezes (Qanat system): Underground channels that bring water from hills to plains.
  
• Location: Mainly used in Balochistan.
• Purpose: Irrigation and drinking water supply in dry areas.
• Technology Type: Ancient Persian-origin water system.

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• Name: Karakoram Highway (KKH)
• Other Name: Friendship Highway (China side)
• Route Start: Hassan Abdal (Pakistan)
• Important Pass: Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan–China border)
• Total Length in Pakistan: About 1300 km
• Completion Year: 1979
• Route Type: Part of ancient Silk Route connection

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• Brahui is one of the regional languages spoken in Pakistan.
• It is mainly spoken in Balochistan.
• Urdu is the national language.
• English is the official language.
• Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area.

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• The Gandhi-Jinnah Talks began on 9 September 1944 at the residence of Quaid-e-Azam in Bombay.
• These talks were held between Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi.
• The main issue was the political future of Muslims and the demand for Pakistan.
• Gandhi opposed the demand for Pakistan, while Jinnah strongly defended the Two-Nation Theory.

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• The refusal to transfer power after the 1970 general elections intensified the political crisis in Pakistan.
• The majority party in East Pakistan was not allowed to form the government.
• This increased unrest and political conflict between the two wings.
• The crisis eventually led to the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.

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• Unequal distribution of resources between East and West Pakistan created major political and economic tensions.
• East Pakistan felt deprived in development, jobs, and financial allocation.
• This imbalance weakened national unity and increased dissatisfaction.
• It became one of the major causes of the 1971 separation.

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• A port becomes strategically important when it has access to major international maritime routes.
• Such ports support global trade, transport, and economic activity.
• They connect countries with international markets through sea routes.
• Strategic ports also have geopolitical and commercial importance.

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• Irrigation efficiency in Pakistan is mainly reduced due to seepage and evaporation losses.
• Water is lost while moving through unlined canals and hot dry climate conditions.
• This reduces the amount of water reaching farms.
• It is a major issue in Pakistan’s irrigation system.

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• Pakistan’s strategic location mainly supports regional connectivity and transit trade.
• It lies at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
• This position makes it important for trade routes and economic linkages.
• It enhances regional cooperation and transportation networks.

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