Explanation

• 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

• The financial year of Pakistan starts on 1 July.
• It ends on 30 June of the next year.
• This period is used for budget and tax calculations.
• It is also called the fiscal year.
• Government budgets are announced according to this cycle.

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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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Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• Gwadar Port was developed with the help of China.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea in Balochistan.
• It is important for trade and regional connectivity.

Additional information:

• 1783 – Gwadar came under Oman
• 8 Sept 1958 – Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman
• 8 Dec 1958 – Gwadar became part of Pakistan
• 2002 – Gwadar Port opened
• 18 Feb 2013 – Port operations given to a Chinese company

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Explanation

• The Criminal Law Amendment Bill was signed by Pervez Musharraf.
• It was part of legal reforms during his rule.
• Musharraf served as President of Pakistan (2001–2008).
• The amendment aimed to update and regulate criminal laws.
• It reflected efforts toward legal and administrative reforms.

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