Explanation

• The Line of Control (LoC) was established in 1949 after the Karachi Agreement.
• It was following the first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
• It was originally called the Ceasefire Line and renamed the LoC in the 1972 Simla Agreement.
• The LoC is approximately 740 km long.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• Rs. 5000: Faisal Mosque
• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 100: Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Rs. 500: Badshahi Mosque
• Rs. 1000: Islamia College Peshawar

Additional information:

• Pakistani currency notes feature important national landmarks on the back side.
• The State Bank of Pakistan issued first banknotes on 1 October 1948.
• Printed by: Thomas De La Rue & Company (UK)

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The English Army in the Battle of Buxar was led by Hector Munro.
• It was fought on 22/23 October 1764.
• Buxar, a small town in Bihar.

The battle was fought between:

• The East India Company
• The combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal, and the Nawab of Awadh.
• The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II on 22nd October 1764.

The battle was a decisive victory for the British East India Company.

The war was put to an end by the Treaty of Allahabad in the year 1765.

Last verified on 29-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan became a member of the IMF and the World Bank in 1950.
• WTO in 1995.

Additional information:

• Founded: 22 July 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 191 countries
• Purpose: Financial stability, economic growth, and balance of payments support
• First Managing Director: Camille Gutt

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1913.
• He was about 37 years old when he became a member of the Muslim League.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and left it in 1920.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

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• The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

Additional information:

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• Afghanistan is located to the north-west of Pakistan.
• Pakistan shares its longest land border (2,640 km) with Afghanistan.
• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.

Additional information:

• East: India
• North-east: China
• South-west: Iran
• South: Arabian Sea

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Tehran, Iran.
• Established: 1985.
• Founding countries: Türkiye, Iran, and Pakistan.
• Official language: English.
• Purpose: To promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states.

ECO Member States (10):

1. Türkiye
2. Iran
3. Pakistan
4. Afghanistan
5. Azerbaijan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Kyrgyz Republic
8. Uzbekistan
9. Tajikistan
10. Turkmenistan

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

Iyad bin Amin Madani is a Saudi politician who served in different cabinet posts.

He was the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation from 2014 to November 2016.

He was the first Saudi official to hold that position.

Explanation

• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026