History and Independence
Known as Quaid-e-Azam, this founding father served as Pakistan's first Governor-General until his passing in September 1948
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
For decades, the global city of Sialkot has famously manufactured the vast majority of these essential match balls for which sport?
Soccer
Launched in Karachi in 1950, this distinctive green carbonated soft drink is Pakistan's iconic national soda
Pakola
This famous Pakistani was known for being the lead vocalist of the legendary pop-rock band Vital Signs, before transforming into a prominent religious scholar and naat khawan before tragically passing in a plane crash
Junaid Jamshed
Located in Clifton, Karachi, this iconic monument features two massive crossed swords made of white marble designed by architect Yasmin Lari
Do Talwar
This city served as the very first capital of independent Pakistan from 1947 until 1959
Karachi
Pakistan won its' first Olympic gold medal in Rome in 1960, breaking India's long-standing dominance in which sport?
Field Hockey
Invented in 1906 in Old Delhi by Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed and later becoming a staple of Pakistani summer iftars and celebrations, this bright red rose-and-herb syrup is famously mixed with cold milk
Rooh Afza
Which iconic song was featured in the 1966 romantic musical starring legendary Waheed Murad and Zeba?
Ko-Ko-Korina
Located west of Peshawar, and cutting through the rugged Safed Koh mountains, this historic mountain pass served for centuries as a vital link between the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia
Khyber Pass
Designed by Syed Amir ud-Din Kedwaii, which iconic element of the Pakistani flag represents the country's minority religions?
White Stripe
Before becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, all-rounder famously captained the national cricket team to their historic World Cup victory in which year?
1992
Mined in the second-largest salt mine in the world located in the salt range of Punjab, which salt is famously exported from Pakistan?
Himalayan Pink Salt
Known universally as the "King of Ghazals" this legendary singer fave the world timeless hits like Ranjish Hi Sahi
Mehdi Hassan
Located in Gilgit-Baltistan, this peak is the second-highest mountain on earth
K2
Released in 1999 by the band Junoon, this patritotic anthem became an instant classic and a staple of every August 14th celebration
Jazba-e-Junoon
Widely considered one of the greatest squash players of all time, this legendary athlete won the British Open 10 times
Jahangir Khan
Brought to the subcontinent by Central Asian and Persian influences, this traditional multi-layered leavened flatbread is slightly sweet and gets its' distinctive yellow hue and rich aroma from being brushed with saffron-infused milk before baking
Sheermal
Honored as Queen of Melody, Malika Tarannum, she recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and famously sang morale-boosting tracks during the 1965 war.
Noor Jehan
Often called the "Ninth Wonder of the World", this breathtaking international highway connects Pakistan to China through the Karakoram mountains
Karakoram Highway (KKH)
In Pakistan's national anthem, Qaumi Tarana, there is only a single urdu word throughout its entire lyrical text. Fill in this word - Pak sarzamin shad ____
bad (meaning may you thrive)
Credited alongside Wasim Akram for inventing and mastering the reverse swing in cricket, this legendary fast bowler was known as the Sultan of Swing
Waqar Younis
Originating in the city of Multan, this distinct, gelatinous and ultra rich dessert is made by boiling wheat flour sprouts with milk, sugar and desi ghee until it turns a deep, translucent amber color
Multani Sohan Halwa
Written by Shoaib Mansoor and broadcasted on PTV in the 1980s, this satirical comedy show starred moin Akhtar and Anwar Maqsood
Loose Talk (or Fifty-Fifty)
This massive embankment dam on the Indus River is one of the largest structural dams in the world
Tarbela Dam