Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan until its independence from Pakistan in 1971. Unlike Pakistan, Balochistan, or Sindh, East Pakistan was the pre-independence name for Bangladesh.
2034
Mast Tawakali is a prominent poet of which language?
**Mehrgarh** (in Pakistan's Balochistan province) provides the earliest and most robust evidence for the beginning of settled life and the domestication of cereals (barley and wheat) and animals (sheep, goat, and cattle) in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around 7000 BCE.
2036
Which prehistoric site in present-day Pakistan provides the earliest evidence of farming and settled life in the Indian Subcontinent?
**Mehrgarh**, located in the Kacchi Plain of Balochistan, Pakistan, is one of the earliest sites with evidence of agriculture (wheat and barley cultivation) and animal domestication (sheep, goat, cattle) in the Indian Subcontinent, dating back to around 7000 BCE.
Pakistan’s major seaports include Karachi (Sindh), Gwadar (Balochistan), and Port Qasim (near Karachi). These ports handle most of the country’s maritime trade, with Gwadar being developed as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
2039
In which Pakistani province is the Hingol Dam constructed?
The Hingol Dam is constructed in Balochistan, Pakistan, on the Hingol River. It aims to provide water for irrigation, drinking, and flood control in this arid province, supporting local agriculture and community development in a water-scarce region.
Hanna Lake is a scenic lake near Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is a popular recreational spot, fed by natural springs and surrounded by mountains, offering a picturesque landscape.
