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• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• Founded: 1-July-1948
• Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain
• First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar
• SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• PHA stands for Pakistan Housing Authority.
• It is associated with housing development and related government initiatives.

Last verified on 09-09-2026

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• OGRA stands for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
• It is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the oil and gas sector in Pakistan.
• It was established in 2002.
• It to ensure a fair and transparent regulatory framework for the exploration, production, transportation, and distribution of oil and gas resources.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

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• ADBP stands for Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan.
• It was established in 1952 to provide financial support to Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
• In 2002, ADBP was renamed Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL).
• Its main purpose is to provide agricultural credit and financial services to farmers.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

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• FBR stands for Federal Board of Revenue.
• It is Pakistan’s principal federal tax administration authority.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• FBR works to collect federal taxes and enforce tax laws.
• It operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

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• PTCL stands for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited.
• PTCL is Pakistan’s major telecommunications and ICT service provider.
• It was incorporated in 1995 after the reorganization of the Pakistan telecommunications sector.
• Its headquarters is in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

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• PAEC stands for Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
• It was established in 1956.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• PAEC is a federally funded government organization.
• It is mainly concerned with the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

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• OGDCL stands for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited.
• It is a major Pakistani exploration and production (E&P) company.
• It was incorporated as a public limited company in 1997.
• Its headquarters are in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is Pakistan's lead anti-corruption agency.
• It established by Pervez Musharraf on November 16, 1999.
• Its headquarters are in Islamabad.
• It focuses on combating political corruption and ensuring accountability.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

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• APTMA officially stands for All Pakistan Textile Mills Association.
• It represents spinning, weaving, processing, and composite textile mills.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1958
• Role: Protects interests of textile industry and promotes exports

Last verified on 25-01-2026