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Punjab assembly unanimously adopted resolution recommending Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chairman of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on 16 April,  2026.

Nominated for their efforts for peace amid the war in the Middle East.

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• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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In the early April 2026, Punjab province in Pakistan passed the resolution calling for the nomination of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces/COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir & Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing their diplomatic role in easing US-Iran war.

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42 districts in Punjab and 11 division

Population-wise and area wise largest province of Pakistan is Punjab

The capital of Punjab is Lahore

The largest city of Punjab in Lahore

The largest district of Punjab in Bahawalpur

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Total District in Pakistan 136

7. The largest district of Pakistan by population?

Lahore✔

8. The smallest districts of Pakistan by area?

Tor Ghar✔ (KPK)

9. The largest districts of Pakistan by area?

Chagai✔(Balochistan)

10. The largest districts of Punjab by area?

Bhalwarpur✔

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• Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located in Bahawalpur.
• It is in the desert area of Lal Sohanra, Cholistan.
• It is the largest solar power plant in Pakistan.
• The park was built in May 2015.
• Installed capacity is 400–600 MW, generating clean energy.
• Total cost of construction was $121 million.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Protection of Women against Violence Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 24 February 2016.
• It was assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 26 February 2016.
• It was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated 29 February 2016.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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Punjab Culture Day is celebrated on 14 March.

Balochi Culture Day is celebrated on March 2.

Sindhi Culture Day is celebrated on first Sunday of December.

Pashtun Culture Day is celebrated on September 23.

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• The tomb or mausoleum of Waris Shah is near Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan in Jandiala Sher Khan town.
• He was born in January 23, 1722.
• He was passed away in 1798.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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Thal Desert

• Location: East Punjab 
• Between: Indus & Jhelum rivers 
• Length: 190 miles

Last verified on 30-03-2026