Explanation

• The refusal to transfer power after the 1970 general elections intensified the political crisis in Pakistan.
• The majority party in East Pakistan was not allowed to form the government.
• This increased unrest and political conflict between the two wings.
• The crisis eventually led to the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Unequal distribution of resources between East and West Pakistan created major political and economic tensions.
• East Pakistan felt deprived in development, jobs, and financial allocation.
• This imbalance weakened national unity and increased dissatisfaction.
• It became one of the major causes of the 1971 separation.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956.
• It was framed under the Indian Independence Act, 1947, which provided legal authority to Pakistan after independence.
• It replaced the Government of India Act, 1935 as the interim constitutional framework.

Additional information:

• The 1956 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system in Pakistan.
• Iskander Mirza was the first President under the 1956 Constitution.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

 Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026