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Abbottabad is named after James Abbott.

He is a British military officer and the first Deputy Commissioner of the Hazara region.

He founded the town and military cantonment in January 1853. 

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Peshawar is called the Valley of Flowers. 

Peshawar means City of flowers

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Peshawar is the sixth most populous city in Pakistan, with a population of over 2.3 million.

Peshawar was named so by Mughal Emperor Akbar

The modern name of the city "Peshawar" comes from the Persian words 'Pesh' - 'Awardan' meaning 'the first coming city.

Peshawar is situated in the northwest of the country,

Peshawar is close to the International border with Afghanistan.

Peshawar is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Peshawar Offical Languages Pashto, Hindko, Urdu

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Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

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Pakistan's city of Gujranwala is best known for the industries of rice, utensils, and safes.

It is the 5th most populous city proper, following Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.

The old name of Gujranwala was Khanpur Shansi.

It is new name is "City of Wrestlers."

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Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, commercial, and educational centre of Bangladesh.

Islamabad, Pakistan, was known to be called as Rajshahi Village in Shakarparian as a settlement,

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• Peshawar is called the Valley of Flowers. 
• Sixth most populous city in Pakistan
• Peshawar was named so by the Mughal Emperor Akbar
• Peshawar" comes from the Persian words 'Pesh' - 'Awardan' meaning 'the first coming city.
  
• Situated in the northwest of the country,
  
• Cose to the International border with Afghanistan.
• Capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
• Offical Languages Pashto, Hindko, Urdu

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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The famous fruit of Larkana is guava. 

Larkana is known as the "City of Guava".

Due to its high production and reputation for quality guavas.

This particularly those with pink flesh and a distinct rectangular shape.

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• Heart of Pakistan is known as Lahore
• Due to its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant arts scene.
• Also called the "City of Colleges." 
• The second-largest city in Pakistan
• Capital of the province of Punjab
• 26th largest in the world

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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Gujarat (in Pakistan) is well known for its traditional ceramic art and paintings on earthenware, especially handcrafted pottery.

This craft is part of the region’s cultural heritage, often featuring colorful floral and geometric patterns.

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Faisalabad is known as the "Manchester of Pakistan" due to its large textile industry.

It is a major hub for cloth manufacturing, textile mills, and exports.