Explanation

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in Afghanistan, extending to China and separating Tajikistan from Pakistan and Kashmir.

The corridor was formed in 1893 and created the Durand Line.

The Wakhan Corridor is about 350 km long.

Explanation

The discovery of gold, copper, and silver deposits at Saindak was made in the 1970s.

Trial production started in 1995.

The Saindak Copper-Gold project, located in Chaghi, Balochistan, operates in collaboration with China.

Explanation

سانحہ آرمی پبلک اسکول

HISTORY "Terrorist attack on Army Public School Peshawar"

The terrorist attack on Army Public School Peshawar, took place on16 December 2014

six gunmen affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) conducted a terrorist attack on the Army Public School 

سانحہ آرمی پبلک اسکول is  the world's fifth deadliest school massacre

The terrorists, all of whom were foreign nationals, comprised one Chechen, three Arabs, and two Afghans

Target: Students, teachers,s and school staff

Attack type: Suicide bombing, spree killing, hostage-taking school shooting

Deaths: 156 (including the six perpetrators)

Injured: 114

Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

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

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

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Explanation

• The new length of the Coastline of Pakistan is 1,058 km (650 miles).
• The old length of the Coastline of Pakistan is 1,046 km (650 miles).
• It is divided into two parts: the Sindh Coast, stretching 270 km, and the Makran Coast, extending 720 km.
• The majority of Pakistan's coastline is located in Balochistan.
• Geographically, the coast of Pakistan includes the Gwadar Coast, Lasbela Coast, Karachi Coast, Thatta Coast.
• Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to the Indian border at Sir Creek.
• The Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar District.

Most Important Note:

• If the length of the coastline of Pakistan is stated as 1046 km, that would be correct.
• Similarly, if it is stated as 1058 km in other MCQs, that would also be correct.

Explanation

Chashma Barrage has been built on the Indus river

It is located in Mianwali District, Punjab. 

Chashma Barrage Construction began1967

Chashma Barrage Opening date 1971

Chashma Barrage Length is 1,084 m (3,556 ft)

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Explanation

Lake Hamoon Mashkel is a saltwater lake.

It is located in the Washuk District of Balochistan, Pakistan.

It is part of the Balochistan Plateau.

It is known for its saline water.

Explanation

Pakistan’s first radio station was set up in Karachi.

Explanation

The current tallest building in Pakistan is the Bahria Icon Tower in Karachi.

At 62 floors, and a height to its spire tip of 273 m

Construction started: 2009

Topped-out 2017

Completed: March 2023

Explanation

Hingol River, longest river of Balochistan is 350 miles (560 km) long.

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

• 5 rivers flow in Punjab Province
  
• 4 rivers flow in Sindh Province
  
• 7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province
  
• 8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province