Explanation

Dr. Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani has become Pakistan’s youngest dual PhD holder.

She has become the first registered nurse in the country to earn dual PhD status.

As of April 2026, she is the principal of the College of Nursing & Midwifery at Ziauddin University.

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Explanation

• Lake Manchar is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan,
• Located in the Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh province
• Located west of the Indus River

Question updated on 11-02-2026

Explanation

• Decimal Coinage in Pakistan: Introduced on 1 January 1961 to simplify currency calculations.
• Based on the Rupee, divided into 100 paisas.
• 1961: 1, 5, 10 paisa coins issued
• 1963: 25 and 50 paisa coins issued
• First coins ever: 1948

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

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

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948.
• The First Postal Stamp of Pakistan was issued on 9th July 1948.
• Pakistan’s first currency note was issued on March 1, 1949.

Last verified on 02-04-2026