Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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