Explanation

• Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940.
• Venue: Minto Park, Lahore (now Iqbal Park)
• Moved by: A.K. Fazlul Huq
• Among them, Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman is widely recorded as a seconder.

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• Karezes are traditional underground water channels used in arid areas.
• In Balochistan, some karezes are still functioning today.
• According to the chapter, they are found in Zhob, Loralai, Pishin, Quetta, and Mastung districts.
• These systems are used for irrigation and drinking water supply in dry regions.
• They are an ancient and sustainable water management method.

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• Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan admission to the United Nations in 1947.
• Pakistan officially joined the UN on 30 September 1947, shortly after independence on 14 August 1947.
• Afghanistan opposed Pakistan mainly because of the Durand Line dispute and the issue of Pashtunistan.

Additional information:

• UN Headquarters: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Founder Nations: 51 original member states
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

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• The Hindu Kush range starts near the Pamir Mountains where the borders of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China meet.
• Starting Point: Pamir Mountains / Pamir Plateau
• Famous Name: “Roof of the World”
• Length: About 800 km (500 miles)
• Region: Pakistan and Afghanistan
• Highest Peak in Hindu Kush: Tirich Mir
• Height of Tirich Mir: 7,708 meters (25,289 ft)

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• Passed: July 1947
• Royal Assent: 18 July 1947
• Independence Date: 14–15 August 1947
• Last Viceroy: Lord Mountbatten
• Pakistan’s Governor-General: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Pakistan’s First Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan
• India’s First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru

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• Date: 24 June 1945
• Presided by: Lord Wavell
• Place: Viceregal Lodge, Simla
• Main parties: Congress & All India Muslim League
• Purpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlement

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• In 1971, Pakistan faced a major political crisis.
• Tensions between East and West Pakistan had already increased.
• Political unrest turned into armed conflict.
• Military action was taken to control the situation.
• This ultimately led to the separation of East Pakistan.

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• Pakistan was originally made of two wings: East and West Pakistan.
• Both regions had cultural, political, and geographical differences.
• Governance style played an important role in unity or division.
• Excess control from the center reduced trust between regions.
• This increased dissatisfaction in East Pakistan.

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• Gwadar Port is a major deep-sea port of Pakistan.
• It plays an important role in regional and international trade.
• Its location connects important sea routes.
• It provides access to Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia markets.
• Its strategic position increases its global importance.

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• Canal seepage means water leaks into the ground from canals.
• This reduces the amount of water reaching farms.
• It causes major water loss in irrigation systems.

Last verified on 14-05-2026