SOME_FACTS_ABOUT_PAKISTAN

1. Pakistan is the “first & only Islamic country” to attain nuclear power.
2. Pakistan’s “national anthem tune” ranks “first in the top three” tunes of the world.
3. “Fourth largest broadband” internet system of world is in Pakistan.
4. Pakistan has the “sixth largest military force” in the world.
5. Air Commodore “Muhammad Mahmood Alam” downed “five Indian aircraft in less than a minute” — the first four within 30 seconds — establishing a world record.
6. In the last five years, Pakistan’s literacy rate has grown by 250%, “the largest increase in any country to date”.
7. The world’s “second highest” and “the ninth highest” mountains , K2 and Nanga Parbat respectively, are in Pakistan.
8. World’s “youngest certified Microsoft Experts” Arfa Kareem and Babar Iqbal are from Pakistan.
9. Pakistan is the “sixth most populated country” in the world.
10. Pakistan is the “second-most populous Muslim-majority” country and also has the _second-largest Shia population_ in the world.
11. Pakistan is a multilingual country with more than “sixty languages” being spoken.
12. Tarbela Dam is the “World’s largest’ earth filled ‘dam” and “2nd largest dam” overall.
13. Edhi Foundatation is running the “World’s largest Ambulance network”.
14. Pakistan has “world’s youngest civil judge”, Muhammad Illyas.
15. The “highest railway station” of Asia is in Pakistan.
16. “First PC virus” was created by two Pakistani brothers.
17. World’s “7th largest” Pool of Scientists and Engineer.
18. Pakistan is “notable’ for having one of the “best trained air-force pilots” in the world.
19. World’s “largest deep sea port” is Gwadar.
20. About “50% of the world’s footballs” are made in Pakistan.
21. Pakistan is the land of “oldest Civilization” - Indus Valley and Mohenjo-Daro.
22. The Karakoram Highway, connecting China & Pakistan, is the “highest paved international road’ in the world.
23. Khewra Salt Mine, the “second largest salt mine in the world” is in Pakistan.
24. World’s “highest Polo ground” is in Shandur Top, Pakistan at a height of 3,700 meters.
25. Pakistan has the world’s “largest Irrigation System.”
26. Pakistan has the “Highest Mountain Ranges” In The World.
27. Pakistan has “One of the Largest Deserts” In The World.
28. In 1994, Pakistan became the “first country” of the world to hold “4 World Cups titles” in different mainstream sports simultaneously. The sports include Cricket, Hockey, Squash and Snooker.
29. Pakistan missile technology is “one of the best in the world”. The country made a lot of missiles in a very little time since they became a nuclear power.
30. Pakistan is a proud manufacturer of “one of the best jet fighters” of the world.
31. Nestle Pakistan is “one of the largest milk processing plant” which generates handsome revenue every year.
32. The Cambridge exams of both A and O levels have been “topped by Pakistani students” and this is a record yet to be broken.
33. Pakistan is “one the biggest exporter” of  surgical instruments all around the world.
34. World's most famous tourist guide book, the Lonely Planet has stated Pakistan as being the “Next Big Thing of the world” tourist industry.
35. Swat became part of Pakistan in 1969.
36. The most precious gemstone “Emerald” are found in Swat.
37. Gilgit is the capital of Northern Areas of Pak:
38. Khushhal Khan belonged to English period.
39. The alphabet of Pushto was prepared by Saifullah.
40. First poet of Pushto was Amir Karar.
41. Saiful Maluk is near Naran.
42. Dera Adam khan is famous for Gun factory.
43. Durand line is b/w Peshawar and Afghanistan.
44. Pakistan Forest Institution is located in Peshawar.
45. Bala Hassan Fort was built by Babrat at Peshawar.
46. Saidu Sharif is a lake in KPK
47. British took Peshawar from Sikhs.
48. Lands down Bridge connect Sukkur with Rohri.
49. Guddu Barrage was completed in 1932.
50. Real name of Qalandar Lal Shahbaz is Shaikh Usman Marvindi.
51. In 1973 constitution there are 290 articles.
52. Pak: comprises of 61% of mountainous area.
53. National Assembly has 342 seats & Senate has 100 seats with 14 for each province.
54. National Assembly has 60 women seats.
55. Provincial Assembly seats Punjab=371, Sindh=168, KPK=124, Baluchistan=65.
56. Name of Ustad Bukhari is Syed Ahmed Shah.
57. Real name of Shaikh Ayaz is Shaikh Mubarak.
58. Barrages on Indus are Toonsa, Jinnah, Sukkur, Gudo, Kotri & Ghulam Mohd:.
59. Ports and harbours are Kimari (Kar: ), Bin Qasim (Kar: ),
60. Jinnah Naval Base (ormara), Gawadar (Baluc: ), Panjgore (Baluch: ).
61. Deserts of Pak: Thar (Sindh), Thal (Punjab), Cholistan (Punjab).
62. Famous glaciers are Siachen, Batura, Baltoro.
63. K2 (Karakurum Range) with 8610 meters.
64. Mountain Ranges are Himaliya, Koradoram, Hindu Kash, Sulaiman and Salt Range.
65. Real name of Noor Jahan (Wife of Jahangir) was Mehrun Nisa.
66. NADRA was setup in Feb: 16, 2000.
67. The master plan of Islamabad was prepared in 1960 by MIS Constructinos Doxiades (of Greek).
68. National Institute of Oceanlogy Karachi =1982.
69. Pak: test fired Ghauri missile in April 6, 1998.
70. First nuclear reactor was setup in Karachi.
71. Pak:’s first agriculture university setup in Faisalabad.
72. Chomas festival is held in Kalash valley near Chitral.
73. Nearest provincial capital from Islamabad is Peshawar.
74. Tomb of Hamayoon is in Delhi.
75. Tomb of Jahangir is at Lahore.
76. Tomb of Babur is in Kabul.
77. Tomb of Baba Farid is in Pak Patan.
78. Tomb of Sachal is in Ranipur.
79. National anthem was written in 1954.
80. Gandhara civilization discovered from Texila.
81. Social Action Plan launched in 1992-93.
82. Rahmat Ali suggested name of Pakistan on 28th Jan: 1933 in “Now or Never” pamphlet in London.
83. Rehmat Ali was born in 1893 in a village Mohar district Hoshiyarpur (East Punjab).
84. Rahmat Ali died at the age of 58 in 1951 and was buried in Cambridge University.
85. Ancient name of Peshawar was Phushkalvati.
86. India framed its constitution in 1950.
87. Kara korum Highway (Silkroute) B/w Pak: & China was completed on 18th June, 1978.
88. Jamrood Fort (Peshawar) was built by General Hari Singh Nalwa in 1836.
89. Landi Khani is the end of the main line of Railway system of Pakistan.
90. Cholistan desert is in Bahawlpur district.
91. Harpa is in Sahiwal.
92. Bhambhore is in Thatta.
93. Firdousi, the Persian poet (Shah Nama) was the member of Sultan Mehmood’s court.
94. Nishtar Hospital is the largest hospital in Pakistan and was built in 1953.
95. A.H means Anne Hegirae (Latin Term) =13th Sep: 622 A.D.
96. Nanga Parbat is situated in Himalayan.
97. Total arable land of Pakistan is 27%.
98. Pakistan is situated at the West End of the Indo Gangetic.
99. Wakhan separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
100. Hindu-kush range is also known as Little Pamirs.
101. Sub-Himalya is also known as Siwaliks.
102. The Sindh Sagar Doab is also known as Thal Desert.
103. Takt-I-Suleman is the highest peak of Sulaiman Mountains.
104. The length of Indus River is 2900 km.
105. Six barrages are constructed on the River Indus.
106. Hispar Glacies is located in Hunza.
107. The famous Umar Kot fort was built in 1746.
108. Katch and Gawadar are the districts of Makran Division.
109. Punjgore is the district of Makran division.
110. Meaning of Quetta is fort.
111. Gomal River is in KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA.
112. The total length of coastline of Pakistan is 1046.
113. Cease Fire line came into existence in 1949.
114. Pakistan can be divided into six natural regions.
115. High of K2 is 8611 Meters.
116. The coldest place in Pakistan is Sakardu.
117. Most of the Hosiery Industry is located in Karachi.
118. The Heavy Mechanical complex was established with the help of China at Taxila.
119. The first Census in the subcontinent took place in the year 1901.
120. Wheat is the major Kharif Crop of Pakistan.
121. Kotli is the city of Azad Kashmir.
122. The SOS village built in Faisalabad.
123. Pakistan celebrated Quaid’s year in 2001.
124. Pakistani Cricketer Saeed Anwar declared to join Afghan Jehad.
125. Maulana Shibly wrote books on Islamic History.
126. The first translation of the Holy Quran was in Sindhi.
127. Qutab Minar is in Delhi.
128. Cholistan Desert is in Bahawalpur.
129. Pakistan can be divided per climate into 4 regions.
130. Hashim Shah wrote Sassi Punnu.
131. The British Communal Award was announced in 1932.
132. Land between two rivers is called Do, aba.
133. Shah Jahan Constructed Jamia Masjid Thatta.
134. Sindh River flows from Bolan River.
135. Kohat is the oldest cantonment of Pakistan.
136. Muslims were interested in the art of Calligraphy.
137. The length of Durand Line is 2240 km.
138. The length of Pakistan’s common border with Iran is 805 km.
139. Chinese province adjoining Pakistan is Sinkiang.
140. Jinnah Barrage is originated on the river Sindh.
141. The height of Tarbela Dam is 500 feet.
142. Wah city of Pakistan is linked with cement, arms and ammunition industry.
143. Sukkur barrage is completed in 1932.
144. Khanpur Dam is near Islamabad.
145. Simly Lake is near Islamabad.
146. Tanda Dam is located in KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA.
147. Khanpur Dam irrigates Attock and Abbotabad.
148. Sassi was born in Bhutta Wahan.
149. Baba Farid Shakar Gunj died at Pakpattan in 1265.
150. Nishtar hospital is the largest hospital in Pakistan.
151. Sahiwal is the new name of ‘Montgomery’.
152. Noor Mahal is located at Bahawalpur.
153. The founder of Suharwardi silsila in Pakistan is Rukn-e-Alam.
154. Baheshti Darwaza is located in Pakpattan.
155. The tomb of Anarkali is situated in at Lahore.
156. Shahjehan built Shalimar Garden.
157. Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh came in Lahore in 1039 A.D. from the city of Ghazni.
158. Minar-e-Pakistan is also called Minto park
159. Data Ganj Baksh is the author of Kashful Mahjoob.
160. Badshaahi mosque was built in 1674.
161. The construction of Islamabad began in 1952.
162. Sher Shah built G.T. Road.
163. Imperial Highway is the old name of G.T. Road.
164. Karakoram highway passes through 3 ranges.
165. Nanga Parbat is commonly known as Killer Mountain.
166. Karakoram highway was completed in 1978.
167. Karakoram was completed in the total period of 20 years.
168. The word Karakoram means ‘crumbling rock’.
169. Karakoram is a Turkish word.
170. Karakoram highway passes through khunjrab pass.
171. Punial is said to be the place where ‘heaven and earth meet’.
172. Siachin glacier is located near Astor.
173. Hunza is called real Shangrilla.
174. Khyber Pass connects Gilgit with Chitral.
175. Totally Punjab has 8 divisions.
176. The contribution of forestry to the agriculture sector is 0.4%.
177. Use of Boron and Zink can improve cotton yield.
178. National Arid and Land Development and Research Institute is located at Islamabad.
179. Arid Zone Research Centre of PARC is situated at Quetta.
180. Thar Coalfield is the biggest coalfield of Pakistan.
181. An M-1 motorway is Islamabad-Peshawar.
182. NEC (company) set up Pakistan’s first T.V. station.
183. 3 radio stations were working at the time of partition.
184. The new name of Debal is ‘Bhanbhore’.
185. Gharo Creek is a lake.
186. Kalakot Fort is situated near Thatta.
187. Pakistan became member of UNO on 30th Sep: 1947and the member of NAM in 1979.
188. Pakistan became member of World Bank in 1950.
189. Liaquat visited India in April 1950.
190. Referendum in KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA held 6-17 July, 1947.
191. Azad Kashmir govt: was setup on 24 Oct: 1947.
192. Basic democracy system came in May 1959.
193. 2nd Constitution made by Ayub came in March 1, 1962.
194. First martyr of Pak: Khuwaja Mohd: Sharif of Ludhiana
195. Canal water Pact with India=4th May, 1948.
196. The first governor of Bengal Province was Sir Fredrick Boran, second was Malik Feroz Khan Noon.
197. First CM of Bengal Province was Khuwaja Nazimuddin, the second CM was Noor-al-Amin.
198. The second constituent assembly consisted of 80 members.
199. When did Jinnah visit East Pakistan as Governor General? March, 1948
200. When did the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan adopted a resolution presented by the Government for formally proclaiming Karachi as Capital of the Dominion of Pakistan? May 1948
201. First C.M of Sindh: Mr. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro
202. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro was dismissed in April, 1948?
203. E. De V. Moss was appointed as Chief Pakistan Refugee Commissioner?
204. Quaid-e-Azam died on Sept. 11, 1948 due to Cardiac Arrest
205. Jannah passed away at 72 at 10:20 p.m in G.G House Karachi and buried on 12th Sep: 1948 A.D.
206. Funeral prayer of Quaid: Shabir Ahmed Usmani.
207. 40 days of mouring was announced on Quaid’s death.
208. Who was the successor of Quaid-e-Azam as Governor General? Khawajah Nazimuddin
209. Jinnah had portfolio of Frontier States and Regions after him Liaquat Ali Khan took over this portfolio.
210. Objective Resolution presented by Liaquat Ali Khan 13th March, 1949
211. Basic Principles Committee set up by the Constituent Assembly to frame a draft Constitution.
212. Basic Principles Committee presented its report in September, 1950
213. Planning Board turned into Planning Commission:1951
214. Landlordism abolished in East Bengal: 1950
215. Liaquat Ali Khan visited USA:1951
216. Liaquat Ali Khan spend in USA: Three weeks
217. Conspiracy to overthrow Liaquat Government come to light Rawal Pindi: March 1951
218. Liaquat Ali khan was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 16th October, 1951. Was buried in Karachi near Quaid.
219. Liaquat ali Khan born in Kernal (East Punjab) on 1st Oct: 1895.
220. Who replaced Liaquat Ali Khan as Prime Minister? Khawajah Nazimuddin
221. Who replaced Nazimuddin as Governor General? Ghulam Muhammad
222. Jamilla was the first Muslim girl who hoisted Muslim League flag on the Punjab Secreterat, Lahore (1946)
223. Hazrat Shah Walliullah was born in 1703 and was died in 1762.
224. Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz was born in 1746 and was died in 1824.
225. Syed Ahmed Shaheed was born in 1786 and was died in 1831.
226. Hazrat Shah Walliullah became incharge of Madrassa Rahimiya in 17.
227. The ruler of Afghanistan Ahmed Shah Abdali rescued Indian Muslims from Marathas.
228. Hazrat Shah Walliullah translated the Holy Quran in Persian Language.
229. Hazrat Shah Walliullah invited the ruler of Afghanistan Ahmed Shah Abdali.
230. Syed Ahmed Shaheed was the disciple of Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz.
231. Syed Ahmed Shaheed was given the name The Leader of the Faithful.
232. Syed Ahmed Shaheed fought battles with Sikhs.
233. Syed Ahmed Shaheed had started the Jihad Movement.
234. The Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjeet Singh bribed Pathan leader to kill Syed Ahmed Shaheed.
235. Faraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariatullah.
236. Faraizi Movement was started to eradicate non Islamic customs and traditions among Bengali Muslims.
237. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started Aligarh Movement.
238. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan published a famous pamphlet Asbab-e-Baghawat -e-Hind.
239. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the scientific society at Ghazipur in 1862.
240. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established Muslim Anglo Oriental School in Aligarh, in 1875.
241. Mohammad Bin Qasim conquered Sindh and introduced Islam in the Sub-Continent.
242. Allama Iqbal presented the Two Nation Theory on 30 December 1930 at Allahabad.
243. In 1885 Allan Octarian Hume formed Indian National Congress.*
244. The portion of Bengal was made in 1905.
245. The partition of Bengal was made by Viceroy Lord Curzon.
246. Simla Delegation of Muslims was led by Sir Agha Khan in 1906.
247. Muslim League was established in 1906.
248. Muslim League was established in Baluchistan by Qazi Mohammad Isa.
249. Sir Agha Khan was the first president of Muslim League.
250. Quaid-e-Azam became the life time president of Muslim League in 1934.
251. Gandhi started in Civil Disobedience Movement.
252. On 23rd March 1942, Cripps Mission came to India.
253. Independence Act was passed on 27th July 1947.
254. Lord Mount Batten was the first Governor General of India.
255. Lord Mount Batten was the last viceroy of India.
256. In 1940, Quaid-e-Azam presided the Annual session of Muslim League at Lahore.
257. In 1940, Pakistan Resolution was passed.
258. Kashmiri Muslims got 1/3rd territory of Kashmir in 1948.
259. Over Kashmir issue, three wars were fought between Pakistan and India in 1948, 1965 and 1971.
260. In 1961, Indus water treaty was signed between Pakistan and India.
261. Oldest Contonment of Pakistan? Kohat
262. India Construct Wuller Berrage on which river? Jhelum
263. Commander in Chief who was also defence minister in civil Govt? Ayub
264. Who was 2nd Martial Law Administrator ? Yahya Khan
265. Smallest Division of KPk? Bannu
266. Jinah Of Pakistan was written by? Stanley Wolpert
267. Shalimar Garden was built by? Shah Jehan.
268. Tomb of Iqbal located in? Near Badshahi Masjid
269. Gadani Beach is located in which province? Baluchistan
270. Most urbanized province of pak? Sindh
271. Pak won world cup in? 1992
272. which are of Pakistan is sandwitch between china and Indian occupied Kashmir? Baltistan
273. Bristol is the sea port of? Uk
274. 1999 UN peacekeeping mission to which country? Kosovo
275. oldest barrage of Pakistan? Sukkur
276. Country biggest irrigation system of the world? Pakistan
277. First cabinet of Pakistan established? 15 August, 1947
278. "Pakistan, the heart of Asia" is a book written by liaqat Ali Khan in 1950.
279. Founder of Mughal Empire? Babur