General Knowledge: Pakistan at a Glance

Basic Facts

• Capital: Islamabad.
• Independence: 14 August 1947.
• National language: Urdu.
• Currency: Pakistani Rupee.
• National animal: Markhor.
• National bird: Chukar partridge.

Geography

• Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
• The highest peak is K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
• Major rivers include the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.

Key Points

GK questions often cover capitals, national symbols, rivers, mountains and important dates. Revising these regularly builds confidence for tests and interviews.