Explanation

• Location: Khewra, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
• Other Name: Mayo Salt Mine
• Status: Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine
• World Ranking: Second-largest salt mine
• Discovery: Traditionally attributed to Alexander the Great’s army (326 BC)
• Modern Mining: Developed during British rule; systematic mining began in 1872

Explanation

• Lahore is generally identified as Pakistan’s second-largest city after Karachi.

Additional information:

1. Karachi — approximately 18.87 million
2. Lahore — approximately 13.00 million
3. Faisalabad — approximately 3.69 million
4. Rawalpindi — approximately 3.36 million
5. Gujranwala — approximately 2.51 million

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Derawar Fort is located in Cholistan Desert, Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Bahawalpur.
• The height of walls of Derawar Fort is 40 meters.
• The walls have a perimeter of 1500 metres and stand up to 30 metres high.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Multan is known as the City of Saints, the City of Sufis.
• It is a major center for blue pottery and historic shrines.
• Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics.

Additional information:

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

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Museum was established in 1865.
• While its present building was inaugurated in 1894.
• It is located on The Mall, Lahore, Pakistan.
• The present building was designed by architect Bhai Ram Singh.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• The Thal Desert is located in the eastern part of Punjab
• Location: Between the Jhelum and Indus Rivers
• Length: About 190 miles (306 km).

Additional information:

Major Deserts of Pakistan (5):

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Explanation

• The Salt Range is situated south of the Pothohar Plateau.
• Southern edge of the Pothohar Plateau and north of the Jhelum River.

Additional information:

• Region: Northern Punjab
• Highest peak: Sakesar
• Highest elevation: About 1,522 m
• Important rivers: Soan and Jhelum
• Famous for: Large deposits of rock salt, especially the Khewra Salt Mine.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

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

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

Explanation

• 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