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Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

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• A warrant is a legal authorization issued by a court.
• It empowers police to arrest, search, or seize property lawfully.

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

Explanation

• Law Name: Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
• Country: Pakistan
• Purpose: Rules regarding admissibility and relevance of evidence
• Covers: Witnesses, documents, electronic records, burden of proof

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Explanation

• An FIR (First Information Report) is the first formal report of a cognizable offence to police.
• In Pakistan, FIR registration is governed by the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898.
• Section 154 specifically deals with recording an FIR.
• It applies when police receive information about a cognizable offence.
• FIR is the starting point of criminal investigation.

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• The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 replaced the Evidence Act of 1872 in Pakistan.
• It governs rules of evidence and admissibility in courts.

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• The Constitution of 1973 defines the structure of Pakistan’s Parliament.
• Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the country.
• It represents the federal system of governance.
• It includes two houses plus the head of state.
• Article 50 clearly defines its composition.

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Explanation

• The Majlis-e-Shura is the Parliament of Pakistan.

It consists of two houses:

1. National Assembly (Lower House - 336 Seats)
2. Senate (Upper House - 96 Seats)

It is the main legislative body that makes laws in Pakistan.

• Constitutional Article: Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

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• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Explanation

• The provision is contained in Article 80(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
• It requires the Federal Government to present an annual financial statement before the National Assembly.
• It is officially referred to as the Annual Budget Statement.

Last updated by NS on 17-April-2026