Explanation

Karachi is called the "Gateway of Pakistan"

It has an ideal location and well-developed connections to form gateways region with:

• Afghanistan,
• Central Asia,
• and Western China

Additional information:

It was the first capital of Pakistan.

It is the biggest city in Pakistan.

The capital of Karachi is Sindh.

Explanation

The Lucknow Pact is an agreement between:

• the Indian National Congress headed by Maratha leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak) 
• the All-India Muslim Federation led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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The Congress adopted it at its Lucknow session on December 29, 1916

And by the league on Dec. 31, 1916

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Explanation

• Umm al-Mu'minin Hafsah, daughter of Umar (رضي الله عنه).
• She was the wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• She was the first woman known as a "Hafiz e Quran."
• Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ took place in 3 A.H.
• She was born in 605 AD in Mecca.
• She was passed away in 665 AD in Medina.

Explanation

The Thal Desert is situated in the Bhakkar District of Punjab.

It is located between the Jhelum and Sindh rivers near the Pothohar PlateauIts.

The Length of the Thal desert is 190 miles.

It is called the Friendly Desert and Great Indian Desert.

It is the largest and the National Desert of Pakistan.

It is the 16th largest desert on the planet

15% located in Pakistan.

85% located in India

Famous for: Sand and Coal 

Additional information:

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which are historic forests.

1.       Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)

2.       Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)

3.       Katpana desert (Sakardu)

4.       Kharan desert (Balochistan)

5.       Thar desert (Sindh)

In KPK there is no desert

The northern area of Pakistan is known as the “Deserts Free Area”.

Explanation

Gwadar Port is located on the Arabian Sea in Balochistan, Pakistan.

It was opened in 2002.

Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman on September 8, 1958.

It was officially became part of Pakistan on December 8, 1958.

Gwadar was under Omani rule for 174 years, from 1783 to 1958.

Additional information

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Explanation

The Treaty of Hudaibiya, signed in the 6th year after Hijra for 10 years.

It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.

Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.

It contained 7 clauses.

It is mentioned in the Quran as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory).

Explanation

A Judge of the Supreme Court can hold his office until the age of 65 years

This age was decided in the 6th amendment of the Constitution.

Additional information

Supreme Court comprises 17 Judges 

High Court Judge can hold his office until 62 years. 

Explanation

Cave (Ghar-e-Hira) is located on Jabal Al-Noor mountain.

Jabal Al-Noor also Called the “Mountain of Light” or “Hill of Illumination”.

It takes around 45 minutes to reach the top.

Muhammad first received revelation in a Mount Hira cave.

The Holy Qur’an was revealed from 610-632 AD.

Explanation

Lahore Dry Port was the first dry port in Pakistan 

It was originally opened in Mughalpura, Lahore.

The dry port was constructed by Pakistan Railways in 7/1973.

Additional information:

There are six dry ports under the management of Pakistan Railways:

• Lahore Dry Port Established in 1973
• Karachi Dry Port Established in 1974
• Quetta Dry Port Established in 1984
• Peshawar Dry Port Established in 1986
• Multan Dry Port Established in 1988
• Rawalpindi Dry Port Established in 1990

Four Dry Ports established under the private sector:

• Sialkot Dry Port Established in 1986
• Faisalabad Dry Port Established in 1994
• Pak-China Sust Dry Port
• NLC Dry Port at Thokar Niaz Beg Lahore

Explanation

• Attock Fort, built during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 at Attock Khurd.
• It was constructed to protect the River Indus's passage.
• It was built under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi.
  
• The fort features four gates: Delhi Gate, Lahori Gate, Kabuli Gate, and Mori Gate.