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

The 1962 constitution was remained active for 7 years (1962-1969)

President Ayub Khan promulgated the Constitution of 1962 on 1 March 1962

It finally came into effect on 8 June 1962

In 1962 constitution:

• The presidential government system was introduced 
• Urdu and Bengali was Declared as the Official Language 

Iskandar Ali Mirza, the first president of Pakistan abrogated the constitution of 1956 

Ayoub Khan was made chief of martial law after this abrogation

Ayoub Khan enforced the new constitution on 8th June 1962

Yahiya Khan abrogated the 1962 constitution and became CMLA

Explanation

The Jinnah Barrage is a barrage on the River Indus near Kalabagh, Pakistan.

It is part of the Thal Project which helps irrigate 770,000 ha in the Sindh Sagar Doab east of the Indus

Jinnah Barrage is in the district Mianwali of Punjab near Kalabagh 

Jinnah Barrage construction began in 1939 and opened in 1946 

Height: 8.5 m

Explanation

Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960

Sighed by:

• Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru 
•  Pakistani President Ayub Khan.

The Treaty allocates the 3 Western Rivers to Pakistan

1.  Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab  

the 3 Eastern Rivers  to India

1. Sutlej
2. Beas
3. Ravi

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Explanation

The percentage of Punjabi-speaking people in Pakistan is 39%.

List of other Languages:

Sindhi speaking in Pakistan: 15%

Pashto speaking in Pakistan: 18%

Urdu in speaking Pakistan: 8%

Balochi speaking in Pakistan: 3%

Explanation

K2 World 2nd highest mountain

K2 Elevation: 8,611 m

K2 First ascent: July 31, 1954

K2 Mountain range: Karakoram range

K2 First ascenders: Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli

K2 Easiest route: Abruzzi Spur

Explanation

In Pakistan term, Changa Manga politics is used for horse trading

The Changa Manga is a planted forest and a wildlife park in Kasur District and Lahore District.

Established: 1866

the oldest hand-planted forest in the world.

the forest covers an area of 48.6 square kilometers (12,000 acres).

The name of the forest is derived from an amalgamation of the names of two brother dacoits (bandits), Changa and Manga

The Changa Manga forest can be entered from a road off the N-5 Highway 

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Explanation

Syed Ahmad Shaheed (1786-1831) was a Muslim leader and reformer who founded the Jihad movement in India.

He led a rebellion against the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.

The Jihad movement, also known as the Tariqah-i-Muhammadiyah.

It aimed to reform Islamic practices, promote religious purification, and resist British colonial rule.

Explanation

About Deoband Madrasah

Founded: 31 May 1866

Founder: Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi

First Principal: Maulana Muhammad Qasim

Location: Saharanpur, Uttar Pardesh