Explanation

• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Edition: Fifth
• Dates: 20 Feb – 17 Nov 2020
• Administrator: PCB
• Format: Twenty20
• Venue: Pakistan
• Winner: Karachi Kings (1st title)
• Karachi Kings won by: 5 wickets
• Runner-up: Lahore Qalandars
• Participants: 6
• Matches: 34
• Player of the series: Babar Azam (Karachi Kings)
• Babar Azam made: 473 runs
• Most runs: Babar Azam
• Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
• Shahid Afridi took: 17 wickets

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps.
• He was sent by the British government during World War II.
• The mission aimed to gain Indian political support for the war.
• It proposed constitutional reforms and dominion status after the war.
• The mission failed because Indian leaders rejected its proposals.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s shortest international boundary is with China in the north.
• It lies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region along the Karakoram range.
• This border connects Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.
• The Khunjerab Pass is the main crossing point on this border.

Additional information:

• India → ~2,912 km (Longest)
• Afghanistan → ~2,430 km
• Iran → ~909 km
• China → ~523 km (Shortest)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Drug Demand Reduction
• Field: Narcotics control / public health
• Purpose: Reduce demand for illegal drugs in society
• Focus Areas: Prevention, awareness, treatment, rehabilitation
• Related Agencies: UNODC, ANF (Pakistan)

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Establishment: 1995 (ANF in present form)
• Governing ministry: Interior & Narcotics Control (Pakistan)
• Main law: Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997
• Jurisdiction: Whole Pakistan
• Functions: drug control, investigation, prevention, enforcement

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The ANF Act contains different sections dealing with narcotics offences and legal procedures.
• Section 34 specifically relates to the right of appeal in narcotics cases.
• It explains how and where a convicted person can file an appeal.
• Appeals are usually filed in the High Court.
• This section ensures legal review of court decisions.

Last verified on 18-05-2026

Explanation

• In criminal law, proper sealing of recovered evidence is essential for credibility.
• If recovery is proved but sealing of the case property is doubtful, evidence integrity is questioned.
• Courts follow the principle of benefit of doubt in such situations.
• This means the accused cannot be convicted on doubtful evidence.
• Safe custody of evidence is necessary for a valid conviction.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 deals with drug control laws in Pakistan.
• Section 52 focuses on identification and registration of drug addicts.
• The responsibility for registering addicts is given to the provincial governments.
• This helps in treatment, rehabilitation, and control of drug abuse.
• Provinces manage health and law enforcement at local level.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 contains sections about investigation, punishment, and property related to narcotics crimes.
• Section 37 specifically deals with the freezing and forfeiture of assets connected to drug offences.
• The law allows authorities to stop criminals from using illegal property or money.
• This helps control drug trafficking and money laundering.
• It is an important financial enforcement provision in narcotics law.

Last verified on 18-05-2026