Explanation

• The white crescent in the center of Pakistan’s national flag symbolizes progress.

Additional information:

• Five-Pointed Star: Represents light, knowledge, and the five pillars of Islam.
• Combined Star and Crescent: Serves as a traditional emblem of Islam.
• Dark Green Field: Represents the Muslim-majority population of Pakistan and Islam.
• Vertical White Stripe: Represents the country's religious minorities (such as Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and others) and their coexistence.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan.

• Founded	1-Jul-1948
  Founded by	M.A Jinnah
  First Governor	Zahid Hussain
  First Female Governor	Shamshad Akhtar
  SBP Responsibility	implement monetary policy
  HQ	Karachi, Sindh

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
  
• It covers 43% of the area of Pakistan
• Capital City: Quetta
• Established: 1 July 1970

Additional information:

• Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan by population.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• 11 August 1947: Quaid-e-Azam's address to the Constituent Assembly.

Additional information:

• 23 March 1940: Lahore Resolution passed.
• 14 August 1947: Pakistan became independent.
• 12 March 1949: Objectives Resolution passed.
• 23 March 1956: Pakistan's first Constitution came into effect.

Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026