Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

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.

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

Thal Desert

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

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Punjab, Pakistan is called the "Land of Five Rivers".
• Because five major rivers—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej—flow through it.

Additional information:

There are a total of 24 rivers flowing through Pakistan.

• 8 rivers flow in KPK
• 5 in Punjab
• 4 in Sindh
• 7 in Balochistan

Last verified on 15-03-2026

Explanation

• The mosque is also called the “Emperor’s Mosque.”
• It is the third largest mosque.
• Prayer capacity: Around 100,000 people

Additional information:

• They were built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671.
• The construction was completed in 1673.
• In 1947, as symbols of the state.
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Opened: 1673
• Height: 69 m
• Number of minarets: 8

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

Rana Sikandar Hayat is the current Minister for School Education of Punjab.

Belonging: Kasur

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Appointed on 6th March 2024

Last updated on 04-03-2026