Explanation

• The early response to COVID-19 in Pakistan (2020) was led by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• Later, a central body was created called National Command and Operation Center (NCOC).
• NCOC was established in April 2020 on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• It coordinated national efforts against COVID-19.
• NCOC was officially dissolved on 31 March 2022.

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Explanation

• Avarice means حرص
• Greed means لالچ

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1. The Quran
2. The Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW)
3. Ijma (consensus among Muslim jurists)
4. Qiyas (analogy)

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• The Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818.
• It was a religious and social reform movement in Bengal.
• The aim was to encourage Muslims to strictly follow Islamic duties (Faraiz).
• He was called Ustad (teacher) by his followers.
• After Haji Shariatullah, his son Dudu Miyan continued the movement.

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• This statement is attributed to Michael Brecher.
• He mentioned it in his book Jawaharlal Nehru: A Political Biography.
• He discussed the central role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan.
• According to him, Jinnah’s leadership was crucial for Pakistan’s formation in 1947.
• The idea highlights how individual leadership shaped history.

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Explanation

• Citation styles are formats used to give references in research work.
• Common styles include APA, ASA, and Author-Date system.
• APA citation style is widely used in social sciences.
• ASA citation style is used in sociology research.
• Author-Date system is also a common reference formatting method.

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• Under the Constitution of Pakistan, the Supreme Court has special original jurisdiction.
• It deals with disputes between federal government and provincial governments.
• It also covers disputes between provinces themselves.
• This power is given under Article 184 of the Constitution.
• It ensures the Supreme Court acts as the highest authority in inter-government disputes.

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• The Shah Bano case was a famous legal case in India (1985).
• It was related to a Muslim woman’s right to maintenance after divorce.
• The Supreme Court gave a judgment in her favor under criminal law.
• It created a major debate on Muslim Personal Law vs secular law.
• It became a landmark case in women’s rights and constitutional law.

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• The book is written by Barney White-Spunner.
• It was published in 2017.
• It describes the Partition of India in 1947 and creation of Pakistan.
• Focuses on events from January to August 1947 in detail.
• It explains the political decisions and violence during Partition.

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• Full Form: National Counter Terrorism Authority
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Established: 2009 (initial setup: January 2008)
• Legal Formation: 2013
• Minister Responsible: Interior Minister
• Motto: Stand United Against Terrorism
• Purpose: Counter terrorism & extremism

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