Explanation

Top ten largest cities of Pakistan (as per census 2017)

1.       Karachi

2.       Lahore

3.       Faisalabad

4.       Rawalpindi

5.       Gujranwala

6.       Peshawar

7.       Multan

8.       Hyderabad

9.       Islamabad

10.   Quetta

Note: Islamabad population: around 1 million

Explanation

Hala is a city and taluka of Matiari district of Sindh.

Hala was given the status of Taluka of Hyderabad District in 1848.

In 2005, it became part of Matiari District.

Hala is located on the N-5 National Highway of Pakistan

Hala is famous throughout the subcontinent for:

art,

glazed colored pottery (Kaashi),

woodwork (Jandi),

cloth printing,

woven cloth (Sussi)

and khaddar made of handmade khaddi.

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Explanation

Lahore is known as the "Heart of Pakistan" due to its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant arts scene.

It has been a center of literature, music, and Mughal architecture for centuries.

Explanation

Gilgit is a city of: Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

Gilgit Baltistan is located on the North side of Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan was Established on 1 November 1948

Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit

Largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan is Skardu

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Explanation

Harappa is an ancient city located about 24 km southwest of Sahiwal in Punjab, Pakistan.

Harappa is situated along the banks of the Ravi River.

It is located in the Sahiwal district Punjab province of Pakistan.

The Harappan Civilization is also called as Indus Valley Civilization.

Explanation

Murree is a mountain resort town, located in the Galyat region of the Pir Panjal Range, within the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan

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Explanation

Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967.

Ayoub Khan made Islamabad the capital of Pakistan

The area of Islamabad before its declaration as the capital of Pakistan was known as Raj Shahi.

Islamabad is the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million people

Constructed 1960

Postcode 44000

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Explanation

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Explanation

Jacobabad is called the thermal pole of Pakistan.

Jacobabad is one of the biggest cities of Pakistan.

Jacobabad is located in Sindh.

Explanation

Faisalabad is known as the "Manchester of Pakistan" due to its large textile industry.

It is a major hub for cloth manufacturing, textile mills, and exports.