Explanation

Pakistan has three branches of government:

1. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
2. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.
3. The Judiciary Branch evaluates and interprets the laws.

The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate

1. National Assembly: It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. 

2. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony.

Explanation

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is Pakistan's premier professional Twenty20 cricket league, established in 2015.

It features franchise-based teams (e.g., Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars) and attracts international players.

Islamabad United made history as the inaugural PSL champions in 2016.

Explanation

Urdu serves as a lingua franca, helping unite people across Pakistan's diverse regional languages.

It was chosen to promote national unity.

Urdu was declared Official Language of Pakistan under 251 article of the constitution 1973.

Explanation

A Municipal Corporation is a geographical and administrative division in urban areas to manage local governance and services.

It handles functions like sanitation, water supply, infrastructure, and urban planning for cities.

Explanation

Pakistan has three branches of government:

1. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
2. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.
3. The Judiciary Branch evaluates and interprets the laws.

The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate

1. National Assembly: It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. 

2. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony.

Explanation

The local government system brings governance closer to the people, allowing for faster and more responsive service delivery.

It helps decentralize power from federal/provincial levels and encourages community participation in development.

Explanation

Primary Goal of CPEC:

A flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC focuses on infrastructure and energy development in Pakistan.

Key projects include highways (e.g., Karakoram Highway), ports (Gwadar), and power plants (coal, solar, hydro).

Explanation

OIC's Purpose:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, aimed at safeguarding the interests of Muslim-majority countries (e.g., Palestine, Kashmir, Islamophobia).

Pakistan's Role:

Advocacy: Pakistan actively raises issues like Kashmir and Islamophobia in OIC forums.

Mediation: Has mediated conflicts between Muslim nations (e.g., Iran-Saudi tensions).

Humanitarian Aid: Leads OIC initiatives for Rohingya Muslims, Afghan refugees, etc.

Explanation

The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Historically used for trade and by invading armies, making it strategically vital.

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 (topmost 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/Abbottabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

Explanation

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan declares the country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

It ensures that laws align with Islam while functioning under a democratic parliamentary system.