Explanation

• Mohenjo-daro was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
• It is one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• The city dates back to around 2500 BC.
• It shows advanced urban planning and drainage systems.
• It is located in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan.
• Discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Tadhkirah Sufia-e-Sindh is written by Ijaz-ul-Haqq Quddoosi.
• First Published: 1959
• Publisher: Urdu Academy Sindh, Karachi
• Language: Urdu
• Region Covered: Sindh
• Type: Biographical (Sufi Saints)

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Chotiari Dam is an artificial water reservoir.
• It situated 35 km away from the Sanghar town in the Sanghar District of the Sindh province of Pakistan.
• Chotiari Dam is another name for Baqar Lake.
• It is also known as the "Jungle of Lakes".
• The reservoir is fed by the Nara Canal.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• The largest granite deposits in Pakistan are found in the Karoonjhar Hills (Sindh).
• These hills are located in the Tharparkar region.

Additional information:

• Chagai Mountains → Gold & copper
• Saindak → Copper & gold
• Salt Range → Rock salt
• Dera Ghazi Khan → Uranium & minerals

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan 
• From 1947 until 1959, for 12 years
• Selected by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Interim Capital (1959–1967): Rawalpindi.
• Current Capital ( August 14, 1967–Present): Islamabad. 

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Keenjhar Lake, also known as Kalri Lake.
• It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Pakistan.
• It is located in Thatta District, Sindh, about 122 km from Karachi and 18 km from Thatta city.
• The lake was formed by merging Sonehri Lake and Keenjhar Lake.
• It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site on 23 July 1976.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.
• It collects water from the Kithar mountain range.
• It is one of South Asia's largest.
• It covers an area of 23.5 km (14.6 mi)
• It is the part of Indus River basin.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Jiwani is the farthest coastal point from Karachi on the highway.
• Although the highway officially ends at Gwadar, Jiwani lies further west near the Iran border.

Additional information:

• The Makran Coastal Highway connects Karachi to Gwadar.
• It ends near the Iran border in Balochistan.
• It passes the towns of Ormara and Pasni, both in Balochistan.
• The highway provides a scenic coastal route across the Arabian Sea.
• Length: 653 km (406 miles)
• Start: Karachi (Sindh)
• End: Jiwani (Balochistan)
• Construction: 2002–2004

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

The Sindh government announced the implementation of a modern "watermarking system" on exam papers to curb cheating, prevent paper leaks, and trace culprits in 2026.

The watermarking system allows officials to immediately identify the source of leaked papers.

Additional Information:  

The system will be applied to matriculation (9th/10th) and intermediate (11th/12th) examinations scheduled to start in April 2026 across various boards in Sindh.

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Explanation

• The Battle of Miani was fought on 17 February 1843.
• It was between the British East India Company and the Talpur rulers of Sindh.
• Sir Charles Napier led the British army and defeated the Talpurs.
• It leading to the annexation of Sindh.

Last verified on 14-03-2026