Explanation

• The National Assembly and Senate passed the amendment on 7 January 2020.
• It provided a legal framework for the appointment, reappointment, and extension of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• COAS Tenure (Amended): 3 years
• President Dr. Arif Alvi signed it on 10 January 2020, following the Supreme Court's 2019 decision.

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Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became a member of the Imperial Legislative Council in July 1878.
• He served as an Additional Member from July 1878 to July 1880.
• He later served a second term until 1883.
• His membership recognized his contributions to education and social reforms.

Additional information:

• Joined Government Service: 1839 (as Naib Munshi)
• Promoted as Sub-Judge: 1841
• Transferred to Delhi: 1846

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Explanation

• Sugar Mills in 1947: 2
• Current Sugar Mills (Approx.): About 90
• Punjab: About 45 mills
• Sindh: About 45 mills
• Main Raw Material: Sugarcane

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Explanation

• The 9th OIC Conference of Ministers of Women's Affairs was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 12–13 July 2026.
• It was hosted by Pakistan's Ministry of Human Rights at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
• The conference was held under the theme "The Social, Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in OIC Member States."
• Around 190 delegates from 57 OIC member states participated.
• Pakistan assumed the chairmanship from Egypt for the next two years.

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Explanation

• Founded: 1951
• Headquarters: Lahore, Pakistan
• Affiliations: ITTF, Asian Table Tennis Union, Pakistan Olympic Association
• Purpose: Promotion and regulation of table tennis in Pakistan
• National Governing Body: Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)

Last verified on 26-07-2026