Explanation

• The final and complete report of the Basic Principles Committee was presented on 22 December 1952.
• The committee was formed to prepare the constitutional framework for Pakistan.
• The revised Basic Principles Committee Report was adopted on 21 September 1954.
• The committee was chaired by Khawaja Nazimuddin.

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• Mian Muhammad Iftikharuddin was the only Muslim member of the Constituent Assembly who opposed the Objectives Resolution in 1949.
• The Objectives Resolution was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan on 7 March 1949.
• It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• Signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

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Last verified on 22-06-2026