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• Karachi is known as the "City of Lights" in Pakistan.
• This nickname in the 1960s and 1970s for its vibrant nightlife
• It is the largest city in Pakistan
• Known as the 'Economic Hub of Pakistan'.

Last updated on 11-02-2026

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• Karachi is the most populated city in Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Sindh Province.
• Karachi is Pakistan's major commercial, financial, and industrial center.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea.

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Top 5 Populated Cities in Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Multan

Last verified on 03-10-2026

Explanation

• Capital: Islamabad
• Construction began: 1960
• Officially became the capital: 14 August 1967
• President at the time: Ayub Khan
• Previous capital: Karachi

Currency is the Pakistani Rupee.

Official language is Urdu; English.

Located in Continent Asia.

Primary Religion is Islam.

Head of Govt. is Prime Minister –Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan Parliament is called the National Assembly & Senate.

Tricks for Remember

RUPEE

Mind Tricks : PICS of MN

***PICS***

P - Pakistan

I - India

C - Ceylon

S - Srilanka

**MN**

M - Maritius

N - Nepal

Explanation

• The Swat officially merged into Pakistan on July 28, 1969. 
• Nov 3, 1947: Swat acceded to Pakistan, keeping internal autonomy.
• Jul 28, 1969: Yahya Khan fully merged Swat, Dir, and Chitral into Pakistan.

• District in Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
• Capital: Saidu Sharif
• Largest city: Mingora
• Gwalerai — famous for apples
  

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

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• Hafizabad is known as the “City of Rice” in Pakistan.
• It is a major center of rice cultivation, production, and trade.
• The district is particularly famous for high-quality Basmati rice.
• Hafizabad also has a major rice market.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Peshawar is known as the “Valley of Flowers.”
• Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• It is situated in the northwest of Pakistan.
• It is close to the international border with Afghanistan.
• Languages: Pashto, Hindko, and Urdu.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Multan is famously called the “City of Saints”
• Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics.

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• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Located on: Chenab River
• Population Rank: 7th largest city in Pakistan
• Union Councils: 4

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• Peshawar is considered the heart of KPK.
• The provincial capital, largest city.
• Known as the "City of Flowers".
• Located in the north-west.

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• Manchester of Pakistan: Faisalabad
• Gateway of Pakistan: Karachi
• Brasilia of Pakistan: Islamabad
• City of Textiles: Faisalabad
• City of Lightening: Karachi

Last verified on 17-07-2026

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• Sialkot is the leading city in Pakistan for manufacturing surgical instruments.
• Province: Punjab
• Export Markets: 140+ countries
• Industry Age: Over 100 years
• Main Products: Surgical, dental, and veterinary instruments

Additional information:

• Sialkot is also famous for sports goods (especially footballs) and leather products.

Last verified on 14-07-2026

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• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Built: 1642 AD
• Emperor Era: Mughal Empire Shah Jahan
• Commissioned by: Hakim Ilm-ud-din Ansari (Wazir Khan)

Last verified on 23-06-2026