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• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• She served as Governor from 2006 to 2009.

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• Founded: 1 July 1948
• Founder: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain

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The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

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List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

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• The concept of Armed Forces acting in aid of civil powers is in Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973).
• It allows the military to assist civil authorities when required.
• This is used in situations like emergencies, law and order, or disaster control.
• It defines the role of armed forces under civilian government.

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• Thar Coalfield Location: Tharparkar, Sindh
• Region: Thar Desert
• Discovery Year: 1991
• Rank: Among 16th largest coal reserves globally
• Importance: Electricity and energy production

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