Explanation

• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

Additional information:

• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

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Explanation

• Reticent means خاموش
• Silent means خاموش
• Reserved means خاموش

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Explanation

• The Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 regulates drug-related offenses in Pakistan.
• Section 25 specifically deals with powers and procedure of search and arrest.
• It empowers authorized officers to conduct lawful searches and arrests.
• This section ensures legal handling of narcotics cases.
• It is part of enforcement provisions in the Act.

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Explanation

• Full Name: Control of Narcotic Substances Act
• Year Enacted: 1997
• Country: Pakistan
• Purpose: Control, regulate, and punish narcotics offences
• Implementing Authority: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)

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Explanation

• 1989: Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) established
• 1991: Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) established
• 1995 (February 21, 1995): Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) + Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) merged → Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)
• 1997: ANF Act passed for reorganization
• 2002: MNC became a full-fledged ministry
• 2013: Converted into Interior Ministry department
• 2017: Reinstated as Independent Ministry

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Explanation

• Jacobabad is one of the hottest cities in Pakistan and the world.
• It experiences its highest temperatures mainly in May and June.
• In these months temperatures often exceed 50°C (122°F).
• Record Temperature: 52.8°C (127°F)
• Date Recorded: 12 June 1919

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Explanation

• War: Indo-Pak War 1965
• Ceasefire Broker: United Nations (UN)
• Ceasefire Date: 23 September 1965
• Key Role: UN Security Council

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Explanation

• Kala Chitta Range is a mountain range located in northern Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is mainly situated in the Attock District.
• This range is part of the Pothohar Plateau region.
• It separates the plains of Punjab from the northern areas.
• It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

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Explanation

• Tower of Silence is a burial place used in the Zoroastrian religion.
• It is used to place dead bodies after funeral rituals.
• The practice is known as “sky burial” in Zoroastrian tradition.
• It is mainly found in India and Iran.

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Explanation

• Europe is the only continent without a desert.
• It has a temperate climate with sufficient rainfall.

Additional information:

• Divided by the Ural Mountains
• Second-smallest continent
• Covers 2% of Earth’s surface
• Area: 10.18 million km²

Last verified on 16-01-2026