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

• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto served as Pakistan's Defence Minister before becoming the Prime Minister.
• He was Defence Minister (1963–1966) during President Ayub Khan's government.
• He later became the 4th Prime Minister of Pakistan (14 August 1973 – 5 July 1977).

Additional information:

• Founded Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP): 30 November 1967
• President of Pakistan: 1971–1973
• Executed: 4 April 1979

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) commenced its business on 2 December 1989.
• FWBL is a commercial bank established to promote women's financial empowerment in Pakistan.
• The bank was set up in December 1988 during the government of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• In 1979, Dr. Abdul Salam won the Nobel Prize for physics.

Additional information:

• Received the Nobel Prize for combining two forces: the electromagnetic and weak forces
• He was the second Muslim scientist to get a Nobel Prize.
• First Pakistani to win a Nobel Prize
• Born in Jhang, Punjab, Jan. 29, 1926
• Died: Nov. 21, 1996

Last verified on 22-07-2026