Explanation

• Section 9 of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Act, 1997 deals with punishments.
• It defines penalties for violating key provisions related to narcotics control.
• Specifically, it covers breaches of sections 6, 7, and 8 of the CNS Act.
• These sections relate to illegal drug trafficking and related offenses.
• The law ensures strict enforcement against narcotics crimes in Pakistan.

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Explanation

• The Guddu Thermal Power Plant located in Kashmore, Sindh.
• It is also known as Central Power Generation Company Limited.
• It was built in 1980.
• It is the biggest thermal power station in Pakistan.
• It was constructed on the river Indus.

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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.

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Explanation

• Opium is obtained from the Opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum).
• It is extracted from the latex (milky fluid) of the poppy capsule.
• This plant is mainly grown in certain regions for medicinal alkaloids.
• Opium contains substances used to make pain-relieving drugs.
• It is also a controlled substance due to its narcotic effects.

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Explanation

• Culprit means مجرم
• Offender means مجرم
• Wrongdoer means مجرم

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Explanation

• The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan holds a Four-star rank (Admiral).
• The CNS is the highest-ranking officer of the Pakistan Navy.
• The position is responsible for command, administration, and operational readiness of naval forces.

Additional information:

Equivalent ranks:

• Army: General (Four-star)
• Air Force: Air Chief Marshal (Four-star)

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Explanation

• Section 46 of CNSA, 1997 deals with the Establishment of Special Courts.
• It empowers the Federal Government to establish Special Courts through notification in the official Gazette.
• It also explains the appointment of judges and types of Special Courts.

1. Courts having power to try all offences
2. Courts having power to try offences punishable with imprisonment up to two years

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Explanation

• Section 6 of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 prohibits possession of narcotic drugs.
• It restricts keeping or holding illegal narcotics without lawful authority.
• The law aims to control drug abuse and trafficking in Pakistan.

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Explanation

• Full Form: Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA)
• Year: 1997
• Country: Pakistan
• Purpose: Control of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
• Related authority: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF)

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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