Explanation

When Pakistan was founded in 1947, it consisted of five provinces:

1. East Bengal (now Bangladesh)
2. West Punjab (now Punjab)
3. Sindh
4. North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
5. Baluchistan (now Balochistan)

Additional information:

• One Unit Policy introduced in 1955 to merge western provinces of Pakistan.
• Western provinces formed a single unit called West Pakistan.
• Provincial capital of West Pakistan: Lahore.
• East Bengal renamed East Pakistan at the same time.
• Provincial capital of East Pakistan: Dhaka.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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

Leader of the Opposition of Sindh Assembly

Haleem Adil Sheikh PTI since 26 January 2021

Explanation

NWFP became KPK on 19 April 2010 after 18th amendment of constitution of Pakistan with 90 votes.

History

The province NWFP was set up in 1901.

Congress was in party in NWFP at the time of Independence (1947)

Explanation

The land of hospitality is called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a province of Pakistan.

It is located in the northwestern region of the country, along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and close to Tajikistan border.

Explanation

Capital of Baluchistan is Quetta.

They cover 42 percent of the area of Pakistan.

They became a province in 1970.

It is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.

It is located on the Iranian plateau.

35 districts are there in Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan but 7 are the main.

Hingol is the largest river in the Balochistan.

Baluchistan province has 7 divisions.

1. Kalat
2. Makran
3. Nasirabad
4. Quetta
5. Sibi
6. Zhob
7. Rakshan

Explanation

Balochistan got the status of a province: on 1 July 1970.

Balochistan was given the status of a province during the era of Yahya Khan. 

"Baluchistan" important question and information:

Baluchistan covers 42 percent of the area of Pakistan

Baluchistan province is located in South West of Pakistan.

Baluchistan became a province in 1970.

Capital of Baluchistan is Quetta.

Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.

Balochistan is located on the Iranian plateau.

Sajji dish belongs to Balochistan

35 districts are there in Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan but 7 are the main

Hingol is the largest river in the Balochistan

Baluchistan province has 7 divisions.

Explanation

According to Article 113 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum age to become a member of the Provincial Assembly is 25 years.

The candidate must also be a registered voter in any part of Pakistan.

Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan became a semi-province in the year 2009 with the introduction of the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009.

This order granted the region:

• A chief minister and a governor.
• A legislative assembly with limited autonomy.

Explanation

Balochistan got the status of a province: on 1 July 1970.

Balochistan was given the status of a province during the era of Yahya Khan. 

"Baluchistan" important question and information:

Baluchistan covers 42 percent of the area of Pakistan

Baluchistan province is located in South West of Pakistan.

Baluchistan became a province in 1970.

Capital of Baluchistan is Quetta.

Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.

Balochistan is located on the Iranian plateau.

Sajji dish belongs to Balochistan

35 districts are there in Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan but 7 are the main

Hingol is the largest river in the Balochistan

Baluchistan province has 7 divisions.