Explanation

• Faisal Ayub is the current Minister for Sports of Punjab.
• Belonging: Lahore
• Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)
• Appointed on 6th March 2024

Last verified on 02-11-2026

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