Explanation

The oath of the Governor General was administered to Quaid-e-Azam by Justice Mian Sir Abdur Rashid.

He was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan (or Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court )

He appointed him on 15 August 1947

Jinnah served in this position until his death on September 11, 1948.

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known as the Founder of Pakistan.
• His real name was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Pakistan became independent on 14 August 1947.
• He served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from 1947 to 1948.
• He is also known as Quaid-e-Azam, meaning “Great Leader.”

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah — 15 August 1947 to 11 September 1948
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin — 14 September 1948 to 17 October 1951
3. Malik Ghulam Muhammad — 17 October 1951 to 6 October 1955
4. Iskander Mirza — 6 October 1955 to 23 March 1956

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah strongly opposed the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
• The Act allowed the British government to detain people without trial and restricted civil liberties.
• Jinnah resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council in protest against the Act.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Dina Wadia, the daughter of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,
• Date of Death: November 2, 2017, from pneumonia 
• Location: New York City, USA
• Age: 98 years old
• Born: 15 August 1919, London, England
• Parents
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah (father)
• Rattanbai Petit Jinnah (mother)

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026