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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

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• Lahore is known as the "City of Gardens" (باغوں کا شہر).
• The title was given because Lahore historically had a large number of beautiful gardens.
• Famous Garden: Shalimar Gardens
• River: Ravi River
• It is also known as the Cultural Heart of Pakistan.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Area of District: 24,830 km2 (9,590 sq mi)
• Number of Tehsils: 6
• Located in the south of the Punjab
• Bordered by:
• India to its south and southeast,
• Bahawalnagar to its northeast,
• Vehari, Lodhran and Multan to its north,
• Rahimyar Khan to its west,
• Muzaffargarh to its northwest.

Additional information:

• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore
• Punjab: 42 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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• Lahore is called the "City of Colleges." 
• University of the Punjab ranks #1 in Lahore
• Because this city has the greatest number of colleges and universities.
• The University of Lahore is the largest private-sector university in Pakistan
• The Oldest University of Lahore is King Edward Medical University (1860)
• It is the second-largest city in Pakistan
• 26th largest in the world

Additional information 

• Manchester of Pakistan. Faisalabad.
  Gateway of Pakistan. Karachi.
  Brasilia of Pakistan. Islamabad.
  Valley or city of Flowers. Peshawar.
  City of Textiles. Faisalabad. 

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Rice is a major cash crop of Pakistan, especially in Punjab.
• High-quality rice (like Basmati) grows best in fertile plains with good water supply.
• In Punjab, the northeastern districts (Sialkot–Gujranwala–Sheikhupura) are most suitable for premium rice cultivation.
• These areas have fertile soil and canal irrigation system.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

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• Punjab → 64.7%
• Sindh → ~62.2%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa → ~54.5%
• Balochistan → ~40.3%
• Pakistan overall → ~58%

Last verified on 25-05-2026

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• The ancient and native language of Punjab Province is Punjabi.
• It is one of the oldest and most widely spoken languages in South Asia.
• Punjabi developed over centuries in the Punjab region.
• It is written mainly in Shahmukhi (Pakistan) and Gurmukhi (India) scripts.
• It reflects the cultural and historical identity of Punjab.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Kala Chitta Range is a mountain range located in northern Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is mainly situated in the Attock District.
• This range is part of the Pothohar Plateau region.
• It separates the plains of Punjab from the northern areas.
• It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• The Salt Range is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is famous for its rich mineral resources.
• The most important and well-known product of this region is rock salt.
• It is globally known for the Khewra Salt Mine.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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