Explanation

After the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971

Many Pakistani military personnel were captured and held by Bangladesh as Prisoners of War (POWs). 

Date: 26 March – 16 December 1971 (8 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)

Explanation

The National Unionist Party was a political party based in the Punjab Province

It was founded by Sir Fazli Husain, Sir Chotu Ram and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khanin 1923

This party was enforced during the period of British rule in India.

In the 1937 Indian provincial elections, the Unionist Party soundly defeated the Muslim League in Punjab.

Unionist Party won 98 seats (out of 175 total), including 78 of the 89 Muslim seats,

while the Muslim League won only two

members of the party

• Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan
• Sir Khizar Hayat Tiwana
• Sir Fazli Husain
• Sir Shahab-ud-Din
•  Muhammad Hussain Shah
• Sir Chhotu Ram

Explanation

• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

Additional information:

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Operation Polo was launched by the Indian Army on 13 September 1948 against the Hyderabad State.
• The operation ended on 17 September 1948, leading to the accession of Hyderabad to India.
• It is also known as the "Police Action."
• The operation was conducted during the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
• The campaign lasted 5 days.

Last verified on 05-08-2026