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

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• 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

• 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

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• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Level: ECCE to Grade 5
• Approved: New primary curriculum
• Implementation: 1 April 2027
• Academic Session: 2027–28
• Coverage: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through Grade 5
• Purpose: Update and improve the primary-level curriculum.

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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

Explanation

• 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