Explanation

• The Basic Democracies System was introduced in Pakistan on 27 October 1959.
• It was promulgated on 26 October 1959.
• Introduced By: Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan
• System: Four-tier local government
• Basic Democrats: 80,000 elected representatives

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• Issued by: General Yahya Khan
• Year: 1970
• Purpose: Legal framework for the 1970 General Elections
• Election Date: 7 December 1970
• Significance: Led to Pakistan's first nationwide general elections based on adult franchise.

Additional information:

• LFO Issued by: General Pervez Musharraf
• Issue Date: 21 August 2002
• Purpose: Constitutional amendments and legal framework for the 2002 General Elections
• Related Amendment: 17th Constitutional Amendment (2003)
• Significance: Increased the powers of the President and restructured parts of Pakistan's constitutional system.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
• He served from 27 December 1947 to 24 October 1954.
• Preceded by: Liaquat Ali Khan (acting role before formal ministry setup)
• Succeeded by: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Party: All India Muslim League

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Khudai Khidmatgar leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Mahatma Gandhi,
• Both belonging to the Indian National Congress, strongly opposed the partition of India

Additional information

• The partition involved the division of two provinces, Bengal and Punjab,
• Based on district-wise non-Muslim or Muslim majorities

Last question by NA on 09 July 2026

Explanation

• Arnold Raphel was the American Ambassador who died with Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in the plane crash.
• The crash occurred on 17 August 1988 near Bahawalpur.
• President Zia-ul-Haq was serving as the 6th President of Pakistan (1978–1988).
• Arnold Raphel was the 18th U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan (24 June 1987 – 17 August 1988).

Last verified on 09-07-2026