Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Explanation

Skardu is a city located in Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan, and serves as the capital of Skardu District and the Baltistan Division.

Skardu is situated at an elevation of nearly 2,500 metres in the Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers.

Explanation

The valleys are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range.

The inhabitants of the valley are the Kalash people, who have a unique culture, language and follow a form of ancient Hinduism. 

District: Chitral District

Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Explanation

PMDC is an autonomous corporation under the administrative control of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.

PMDC founded in 1974.

Explanation

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast born 1152 Hijir (1739 CE)

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast died 1242 Hijri (1827 CE)

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast shrine Ranipur (Sindh)

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast known: poet of seven languages (شاعر ہفت زبان)

Explanation

Makhdoom Bilawal Bin Jam Hassan Samo, was a sufi saint, philosopher and poet from Sindh, Pakistan.

He is also referred as Makhdum Bilal or Bilali Makhdum. 

Born: 1451, Dādu

Died: January 17, 1523  Dadu District

His shrine is at 'Baghban' near the town of Dadu Sindh, Pakistan.

Explanation

In Pakistan, "Collective Bargaining" is legal under the Industrial Relations Act.

It allowing workers to negotiate terms with employers through their representative unions.

Explanation

 The then Army chief General Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq stages a coup, overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1977.

The then US President Jimmy Carter administration cut off the military and economic aid to Pakistan in November 1977.

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Explanation

. Nihari is Pakistan's national dish and a favorite of people from all walks of life. It originated from the Urdu-speaking community, which brought the food to the Indian subcontinent.

Explanation

The time during which workers are at the disposal of the employer, excluding intervals for rest and meals, is called "Hours of work."

It represents the total time employees are actively engaged in their duties.