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Herodotus, a Greek historian, is often called the "Father of History."

He is known for writing "The Histories," considered the first major historical work.

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Shah Wali-Ullah (1703-1762) was a prominent Islamic scholar.

He was a reformer who interpreted the neo-Sufi concept of Islam.

He was a member of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.

Shah Wali-Ullah emphasized the importance of inner spiritual growth, purification of the heart, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Provincial Autonomy is such a system in which the government of the provinces is independent from any external influence and does not rely on any of the external forces.

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Under the new NFC Award formula:

• Balochistan: 9.09% (a significant rise of 10%)
• Punjab: 51.74% from the divisible pool
• Sindh: 24.55%
• Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 14.62%

Changes in shares:

• Punjab: Gave up 1.27%
• Sindh: Gave up 0.39%
• Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Gave up 0.26%
• Balochistan: Gained overall.

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• Xinjiang province in China directly borders Pakistan.
• The border region is significant for trade and connectivity.
• It encompasses diverse landscapes, including mountains and valleys.

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• Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti Ajmeri was born in 1143 and died in 1236 AD.
• He is also known as Gharīb Nawāz (Benefactor of the Poor).
• He is the most famous Sufi saint of the Chishti order of South Asia.
• His shrine is at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

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Mahmud of Ghazni is referred to as the "Breaker of Idols."

Due to his repeated raids on temples in India.

Including the famous raid on the Somnath temple.

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The Ninth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan would have imposed sharia law as the supreme law.

The Senate passed the bill and sent it to the National Assembly on 7 August 1986. 

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Sheikh Mujib was arrested during Ayub Khan's era.

He was a key figure in the movement against Ayub Khan's military rule.

In 1966, Mujib launched the Six-Point Movement, which called for greater autonomy for East Pakistan.

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O.P. Ralhan authored the book "Documents on Punjab."

It contains historical records and information on the region.