Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• PSO stands for Pakistan State Oil.
• It is Pakistan’s major state-owned oil marketing company.
• Established in 1976.
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan.
• Main functions: marketing and distribution of petroleum products.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• WASA: Water and Sanitation Agency.
• Established: 1976.
• Parent organization (Lahore): Lahore Development Authority (LDA).
• Main services: Water supply, sewerage, and drainage.
• Location: Lahore, Pakistan.

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

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

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• NADRA stands for National Database and Registration Authority
• Motto: Empowerment through Identity
• Under the control of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan
• Established on 10 March 2000
• Headquarters: Islamabad

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

Explanation

• PIA stands for Pakistan International Airlines.
• It is an international airline that serves as the national flag carrier of Pakistan.
• Founded: 1946
• Headquarters: Karachi

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• KSEC stands for Karachi Stock Exchange.
• The Karachi Stock Exchange was established in 1947.
• It was Pakistan's major stock exchange before the creation of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
• In 2016, the Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad stock exchanges were integrated into the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Last verified on 02-09-2026