Explanation

• Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay was a British historian and politician.
• He presented his famous “Minute on Indian Education” on 2 February 1835.
• It was supported during the period of Lord William Bentinck.
• The aim was to promote English education in India.
• It sought to create a class of educated Indians to assist British administration.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• The first major organized movement against British rule was the Swadeshi Movement.
• It started in 1905 after the Partition of Bengal.
• People boycotted British goods and promoted local products.

Additional information:

• Khilafat Movement – 1919–1924
• Non-Cooperation Movement – 1920–1922
• Quit India Movement – 1942

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• STN (Shalimar Television Network) is considered the first private/independent TV channel in Pakistan.
• It started broadcasting in 1990 from Islamabad.
• It was originally launched as People’s Television Network (PTN).
• It broke the monopoly of state-owned PTV in Pakistan.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• “Cutting Edge: My Autobiography” is written by Javed Miandad.
• The book covers his journey from Karachi streets to international cricket fame.
• It was co-authored with Dr. Saad Shafqat.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Joined Muslim League: 1913 at the age of 37 years.
• Indian National Congress membership: 1906–1920
• Muslim League founded: 30 December 1906 (Dhaka).

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Minto-Morley Reforms (1909) introduced the system of separate electorates.
• This allowed Muslims to vote for Muslim candidates separately.
• It was a major political development for Muslims in British India.
• Governor-General: Lord Minto
• Secretary of State: John Morley

Last verified on 02-06-2026

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• Lahore is called the "City of Colleges." 
• University of the Punjab ranks #1 in Lahore
• Because this city has the greatest number of colleges and universities.
• The University of Lahore is the largest private-sector university in Pakistan
• The Oldest University of Lahore is King Edward Medical University (1860)
• It is the second-largest city in Pakistan
• 26th largest in the world

Additional information 

• Manchester of Pakistan. Faisalabad.
  Gateway of Pakistan. Karachi.
  Brasilia of Pakistan. Islamabad.
  Valley or city of Flowers. Peshawar.
  City of Textiles. Faisalabad. 

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

• Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent Muslim leader, journalist, and freedom activist.
• He launched the English weekly “Comrade” from Calcutta in 1911.
• The newspaper promoted Muslim political awareness and rights.
• Later, he started the Urdu weekly “Hamdard” from Delhi in 1913.

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026