Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River in KPk.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world
  
• The Construction began in 1968  
• They were Opened in 1976
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The Lowari Pass connects the regions of Chitral and Dir within Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province,
• It is a high mountain pass located in KPK
•  Its closure due to snow (late November to late May) 

Additional information RELATED PASSES:

• Babusar Pass – Connects Kaghan with Chilas
• Shandur Pass – Connects Chitral with Gilgit
• Malakand Pass – Connects Mardan with Swat
• Khunjerab Pass – Connects Pakistan with China

Last Updated on 14-01-2026

Explanation

• The Gandhara civilization was located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
• It is particularly in the region around Taxila and Peshawar.
• It was a major center of Buddhist culture.
• It is art from around the 6th century BCE to the 11th century CE.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Muzamil Aslam is a Pakistani politician who is the Provincial Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance. 

Party affilitaion: PTI

Appointed in March 2024

Last updated on 28-03-2026

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Explanation

The Lowari Pass (or Lowari Top) connects Peshawar (and Dir) with Chitral in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 

Additional information
Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

Last updated 11-02-2026

Explanation

• The total area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) is approximately 74,521 square kilometers
• Located in the northwestern region
• The fourth-largest province of Pakistan by land area
• The third-largest province by population. 
• Area: 39,282 mi²
• Capital and largest city: Peshawar
• Established (as NWFP): 1 July 1970
• Renamed: 19 April 2010

Explanation

• KPK stands for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 
• Established in 1 July 1970
• Renamed in 19 April 2010
• FATA merged on 31 May 2018
• The capital and largest city is Peshawar
• Total Area 101,741 sq.km,
• Located in the northwestern region
• 36 districts and 8th divisions.
• The fourth-largest province of Pakistan by land area
• The third-largest province by population. 

Last updated on 06-March-2026

Explanation

• Sohail Khan Afridi is the current and 30 Chief Minister (CM) of KPK province since 13 October 2025.
• He replaced Ali Amin Gandapur.
• He belongs to PTI.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

KPK Established in 1 July 1970

KPK Renamed in 19 April 2010

FATA Merged in 31 May 2018

KPK Capital and largest city is Peshawar

Total Area 101,741 sq.km,

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The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km² 

while

140,914 sq Km, is the total area of Sindh Province

13,297 km² is the total area of Azad Kashmir

347,190 sq Km is the total area of the Balochistan Province

74,521 Sq Km, is the total area of Khyber Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

205,344 sq Km, is the total area of the Punjab Province.

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Explanation

The region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has vast marble reserves, and Swat, along with areas like Buner and Mohmand Agency,

It is renowned for high-quality varieties such as Badal Grey, Tavera, and the highly demanded Ziarat White marble