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• The M-2 Motorway (Lahore–Islamabad) project was launched on 12 January 1992.
• It was initiated during the government of Nawaz Sharif.
• 1997 – Motorway completed and opened.

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• Pakistan hosted the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference of the OIC from 22–24 February 1974 in Lahore.
  • An Extraordinary OIC Summit was also held later in 1997 in Islamabad on Pakistan’s Golden Jubilee.

Additional information:

• 1st Summit: Rabat, Morocco – September 1969
• 3rd Summit: Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 25–28 January 1981

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• In Pakistan, the most widely used transport system is road transport.
• It is used for daily travel, trade, and goods transportation.
• Roads connect cities, villages, and remote areas.

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Explanation

• Potwar Plateau is an important region of Pakistan.
• It is lies between Jhelum and Indus rivers.
• It is part of the Salt Range region of Punjab.

Important Resources of Potwar Plateau:

• Dandot Coal Mines
• Makarwal Coal Mines
• Khewra Salt Mine
• Kalabagh Salt Range
• Oil and gas reserves in some areas

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• Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940.
• Amjadi Bano Begum was the only woman who supported it in the session.
• She was the widow of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
• She declared it as the “Pakistan Resolution” for the first time.
• Her speech was a historic contribution to the Pakistan Movement.

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• Allama Iqbal delivered his famous Presidential Address on 29 December 1930.
• It was held at the Allahabad session of the All-India Muslim League.
• November 9, 1877 – Born in Sialkot
• 1922 – Actively joined Muslim League politics
• April 21, 1938 – Died in Lahore

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Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

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• Lord Curzon introduced reforms in agriculture and administration.
• He served as Viceroy of India (1899–1905).
• His reforms aimed to improve governance and efficiency.
• He also strengthened bureaucratic control and revenue system.
• His period is known for major administrative restructuring in British India.

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• The word “Urdu” is derived from the Turkish word “Ordu”.
• In Turkish, Ordu means “Army” or “camp”.
• Urdu language developed in the Indian subcontinent.
• It became widely used as a lingua franca in South Asia.
• The name “Urdu” was first used around 1780 by Ghulam Hamadani Mushafi.
• Maulvi Abdul Haq – Known as “Father of Urdu”.

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