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• Sir Henry Bartle Frere initiated railway development in Sindh.
• The main goal was to connect Karachi port with inland areas.
• The railway line was planned between Karachi and Kotri in April 1858.
• It was opened on 13 May 1861 for public use.
• Distance: about 174 km (108 miles).

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• The book Gazetteer of West Pakistan: The Province of Sindh including Khairpur State was written by H. T. Sorley.
• It was published in 1959.
• It provides detailed information about Sindh’s history, geography, culture, and society.
• It also includes data about Khairpur State.

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• Josef Korbel was the father of Madeleine Albright.
• He served in the UN Commission on India and Pakistan (UNIP).
• He also wrote the book Danger in Kashmir.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• The Constitution of Pakistan 1956 introduced a unicameral legislature.
• It was called the Parliament of Pakistan.
• It consisted of only one house (National Assembly).

Additional information:

• 1962 Constitution: Presidential system with changes in structure
• 1973 Constitution: Bicameral Parliament (National Assembly + Senate)

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• Full Form: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Founded: 1950
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Main Role: Refugee protection & rehabilitation
• Presence: Active in Pakistan for decades

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• Slush means کیچڑ
• Mud means مٹی

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• The official court language of the Mughal Empire was Persian.
• It was used in administration, literature, and royal communication.
• Mughal rulers adopted Persian from earlier Islamic traditions.
• It remained dominant until the British period.
• It influenced the development of Urdu language.

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• Arya Samaj was a Hindu reform movement.
• It was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875.
• Its main strongholds were in Western and Northern India.
• Key areas included Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan.
• It promoted Vedic teachings and social reforms.

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• Constitutional Law defines the structure of a state.
• It explains the relationship between legislature, executive, and judiciary.
• It is based on the constitution of a country.
• It also defines powers, duties, and limits of institutions.
• It protects fundamental rights of citizens.

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Explanation

• Full Form: National Economic Council (NEC)
• Chairman: Prime Minister
• Article: 156
• Function: Economic planning & policy-making
• Members: Federal & Provincial representatives

Last verified on 30-04-2026