Explanation

• Nanga Parbat is also locally known as Diamer.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• The peak, meaning "Naked Mountain," stands at 8,126 m (26,660 ft).
• It is the 9th highest mountain globally.
• It is also called the "Killer Mountain."
• Nanga Parbat was first ascended on July 3, 1953.
• Shehroze Kashif recently became the youngest Pakistani to summit it.

Explanation

Shaheed Lalak Jan was born on April 1, 1967.

He was enlisted in the Army as Havaldar on December 10, 1984.

He was given country's highest award Nishan-E-Haider for the devotion and courage he showed in the Kargil War in 1999.

Explanation

The Baltoro Glacier at 63 km (39 mi) in length

It is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.

It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

It runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range.

Explanation

On November 1, 1947, the people of the mountainous region revolted against the rule of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu state, and liberated 72,000 square kilometres of land.

The region now connects Pakistan with China, Afghanistan and India.

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Explanation

Borithe Lake is located in Gojal, Hunza Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

Explanation

There are total 37 Divisions in Pakistan.

Punjab: 10 Divisions

Balochistan: 08 Divisions

KPK: 07 Divisions

Sindh: 06 Divisions

Gilgit-Baltistan: 03 Divisions

Azad Kashmir: 03 Divisions

There are total 170 Districts in Pakistan.

Punjab: 42 Districts

KPK: 38 Districts

Balochistan: 36 Districts

Sindh: 30 Districts

Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts

Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts

Explanation

Shyok is located in Gilgit Baltistan

while

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

5 rivers flow in Punjab Province

4 rivers flow in Sindh Province

7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province

8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

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Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan is currently a Semi-Province.

It has significant administrative and legislative autonomy.

But is not yet granted full provincial status in Pakistan.

Explanation

Gilgit Baltistan is located on the North side of Pakistan

Gilgit is a city of: Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan was Established on 1 November 1948

Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit

Largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan is Skardu

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Explanation

It is the 27th-highest mountain in the world.

It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

It is also the steepest peak in the world.

Rakaposhi rises over the Nagar Valley.

Its peak is in the Karakoram range.

It is the 12th highest in Pakistan.

Additional information:

The first successful recorded ascent was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, 

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds")