Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan covers about 43.6% (44%) of Pakistan’s total area.
• Area: 347,190 sq km
• Population share: 5–6%
• Capital: Quetta
• Largest province by area in Pakistan: Balochistan

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Durand Line was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The “Quit India” Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.
• It was announced on 8 August 1942 at the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
• The slogan of the movement was “Do or Die”.
• Key leaders arrested: Gandhi, Nehru, Congress leaders
• Mass arrests: 9 August 1942
• Movement type: Mass civil disobedience
• Goal: End British colonial rule

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The second highest plateau in the world located in Pakistan is the Deosai Plains.
• Location: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• Height: ~4,114 meters above sea level
• Area: Around 3,000+ square kilometers
• Famous river/lake: Sheosar Lake
• Status: Deosai National Park
• It is known as the “Land of Giants” due to its high altitude and unique landscape.

Additional information:

• The highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau.

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

  Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: A.K. Fazlul Huq (Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq)
• Title: Known as “Sher-e-Bengal” (Tiger of Bengal) for his bold leadership
• Born–Died: 1873 – 1962
• Position: First elected Prime Minister of Bengal (1937)
• Famous Role: Presented the Lahore Resolution (1940) in Muslim League session

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• Signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026