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• Muhammad Bashir received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 1962.
• Field: Wrestling (Sports)
• Olympic Achievement: Bronze Medal (1960 Rome Olympics)
• Pride of Performance: 1968

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• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Finance Minister: Muhammad Shoaib
• Tenure: 1965–1969
• President: Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Ayub Khan's Presidency: 1958–1969
• Economic Focus: Industrialization and development planning

Additional information:

• Muhammad Shoaib later served as the Vice President of the World Bank.
• Pakistan's economy during the 1960s was often referred to as the "Decade of Development."

Last verified on 12-07-2026

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• Aid suspended: April 1979
• U.S. President: Jimmy Carter
• Reason: Concerns over Pakistan's nuclear program.
• Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: 24 December 1979
• Aid resumed: During the administration of Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• First hosted by Pakistan: 2020
• Tournament Dates: 9–16 February 2020
• Host Province: Punjab
• Participating Teams: 10
• Pakistan won the title by defeating India 43–41 in the final.
• Pakistan becoming world champions for the first time.

Last verified on 11-07-2026