Explanation

• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first editor of the newspaper Pakistan Times.
• The newspaper started on 4 February 1947.
• It was one of the leading English newspapers of early Pakistan.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Ayub Khan introduced land reforms in 1959.
• Main aim was to reduce large land ownership of landlords.
• Land was redistributed to tenants (bataai-daar kisan) and landless farmers.
• A limit was set on land ownership (500 acres irrigated, 1000 acres non-irrigated).
• Objective was to improve agricultural productivity and rural equality.

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Explanation

• The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (1947–1954) was tasked with framing the constitution.
• It was dissolved by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad on 24 October 1954.

Additional information:

• Assembly formed: 10 August 1947
• First Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Constitution eventually passed: 1956

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• The statement is attributed to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
• He described India as a beautiful bride.
• According to him, its two eyes were Hindus and Muslims.
• This metaphor highlighted the idea of communal harmony.
• He promoted education and unity between communities.
• He was the founder of the Aligarh Movement.

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Explanation

• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) monitors financial crimes.
• Pakistan was kept on the grey list in 2021 (until June).
• At that time, Pakistan had complied with 24 out of 27 actions.
• These actions were related to terror financing and money laundering controls.
• Later, compliance increased to 26 out of 27 actions by June 2021.

Last verified on 01-05-2026