Explanation

• The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is Pakistan’s national statistical agency.
• It conducts the population and housing census and various national surveys.
• It collects and publishes statistical data on population, employment, agriculture, prices, and economic activities.
• Its data supports government planning, policymaking, and development programs.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holds foreign exchange reserves to support economic and financial stability.
• These reserves help meet external payment obligations, including imports and foreign debt payments.
• They can help manage pressure on the exchange rate and maintain confidence in the economy.
• Reserves may include foreign currencies, foreign currency deposits, and gold.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Largest & busiest seaport: Port of Karachi
• Location: Karachi, Arabian Sea
• Cargo handled: About 60% of Pakistan’s cargo
• Harbour size: 32 km
• Opened: 1857

Additional information:

• Muhammad Bin Qasim Port: Also called Port Qasim; located near Karachi.
• Gwadar Port: Deep-sea port in Balochistan; developed as part of CPEC.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Responsible for: National highways and motorways
• Abbreviation: NHA
• Formation: 1991
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Official language: Urdu and English
• Ministry: Ministry of Communications
• Role: Construction and maintenance

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• SIFC: Special Investment Facilitation Council
• Formation: 17th June, 2023
• Founded by: Shahbaz Sharif
• Headquarter: Islamabad
• It was established to promote: Investment
• Purpose: Economic revival of Pakistan, attract Foreign Direct Investment

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is responsible for weather forecasting and meteorological observations.
• It monitors rainfall, temperature, storms, and other atmospheric conditions.
• It also provides warnings about cyclones, floods, and other weather-related hazards.
• PMD monitors earthquakes and provides seismological information as well.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Derawar Fort is located in Cholistan Desert, Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Bahawalpur.
• The height of walls of Derawar Fort is 40 meters.
• The walls have a perimeter of 1500 metres and stand up to 30 metres high.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Largest Coalfield: Thar Coalfield, Tharparkar, Sindh
• Discovery Year: 1991
• Global Ranking: Among the world's 16th-largest coal reserves
• The Thar Coalfield covers an area of about 9,100 km² in the Thar Desert.

Additional information:

• Sindh: 184.623
• Punjab: 0.235
• Balochistan: 0.217
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): 0.092
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 0.009
• Total Coal Reserves: 185.175 billion tons

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Satellite Name: Badr-1 (also known as Badr-A)
• Date: July 16, 1990
• Agency: Developed by SUPARCO 
• Launch Vehicle: Chinese Long March 2E rocket.
• End of mission
• Last contact: 21 August 1990
• Decay date: 9 December 1990

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Pakistan Navy is the naval branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
• Headquarters: Islamabad
• Founded: August 14, 1947

Additional information:

• Gifford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• Admiral Mohammad Siddique was the first Muslim C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.

Last verified on 17-03-2026