Highest Polo ground - The royalist polo game deserves to be played at the highest polo ground. Shandur is the highest polo ground in the world which is located 12,500 feet high above the sea level and is also known as ‘Roof of the world’.
Youngest civil judge - Mohammed Ilyas is the youngest civil judge in the world and also holds a Guinness world record. The candidate passed the examination in 1952 when he was 20 years and 9 months old. He started working as a civil judge in Lahore after completing his 21 years of age.
Largest irrigation system in the world - Today, largest irrigation systems are present in Pakistan with 43 independent irrigation canals and 19 barrages, 12 inter- river link canals.
Third largest producer of Chickpeas - India ranks first in production of good quality chickpeas (Bengal gram or Kabuli Chana) followed by Australia and Pakistan. Infact, 70% of chickpeas production is dominated by India, Australia, and Pakistan together.
Second largest Salt Mine - Khewara Salt Mines is the world’s second largest and oldest mines of Pakistan which originated some 800 years ago. Khewara mine is located in Khewra, Jhelum district and is also known as mayo salt mine in the honor of Lord Mayo. Mine provides 350,000 tons of salt per year.
First Islamic country to attain nuclear power - Pakistan is the first Islamic country to attain nuclear power on 28th may 1998, ensuring solidarity for neighbouring countries. As of now, nuclear power in Pakistan is provided by 3 licensed major power plants.
Majority of Footballs are made in Pakistan - The fact about it to be a leading producer of football in the the world. More than 50% of footballs are made in Pakistan and about 60 million hands stitched soccer footballs are supplied for FIFA world cup every year.
Largest Ambulance Network - Edhi foundation holds a Guinness world record for more than 500 ambulance service around the world. It provides 24 hours medical- health service and is one of the largest welfare social organizations. Now Edhi Foundation serves in more than 335 centers around the world.
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