Explanation

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provided emergency financial support to Pakistan during COVID-19.
• In 2020, Pakistan received US$ 1.386 billion assistance.
• This support was given under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).
• It was aimed at addressing the economic impact of COVID-19.
• The facility is used for urgent balance of payment needs.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan has strong strategic relations with China due to economic and regional interests.
• However, global geopolitics creates balancing challenges for Pakistan.
• The main issue is increasing tension between China and United States.
• US anti-China policies and rivalry put Pakistan in a diplomatic balancing position.
• Pakistan tries to maintain good relations with both major powers.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The Shah Bano case was a famous legal case in India (1985).
• It was related to a Muslim woman’s right to maintenance after divorce.
• The Supreme Court gave a judgment in her favor under criminal law.
• It created a major debate on Muslim Personal Law vs secular law.
• It became a landmark case in women’s rights and constitutional law.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Islamabad was named on 24 February 1960.
• It was declared the new capital of Pakistan during the era of Ayub Khan.
• The capital was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad for better administration and a central location.
• The city was planned and designed by the Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis.

Additional information:

• 1961 – Construction of the new capital city started
• 1967 – Government offices gradually shifted to Islamabad

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan National Movement was founded by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• It was established in 1933.
• He was the first person to coin the name “Pakistan”.
• The idea was promoted through his famous pamphlet Now or Never.
• He aimed to demand a separate homeland for Muslims of India.

Last verified on 26-04-2026