Explanation

Constitution of Pakistan 1962

• Women seats: 6
• Total Assembly: 156 members (150 + 6)
• Division: 3 East + 3 West Pakistan
• Election: Indirect

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Constitution of Pakistan 1956

• Women seats: 10
• Total Assembly: 310 members
• Division: 5 East Pakistan + 5 West Pakistan
• System: Parliamentary

Constitution of Pakistan 1973

• Originally women seats: 10
• Later increased: 20 (1985) → 60 (since 2002)
• Current system: Proportional representation
• Total Assembly (today): 336 seats

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761.
• It took place at Panipat (near Delhi, India).
• The battle was between the Maratha Empire and Ahmad Shah Durrani’s Afghan forces.
• The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau.
• The result was a decisive victory for Ahmad Shah Durrani.

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• 1st Battle: 1526 (Babur vs Ibrahim Lodhi)
• 2nd Battle: 1556 (Akbar vs Hemu)

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Sindh coastline: 250 km / 200 miles
• Total Pakistan coastline: 1,046 km
• Longest coastline: Balochistan (~800 km)
• Sea: Arabian Sea
• Main coastal city: Karachi

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister.
• Birth: 1 October 1895
• Death: 16 October 1951
• Age: 56 years
• Place of assassination: Company Bagh (Liaquat Bagh), Rawalpindi
• Title: Shaheed-e-Millat (Martyr of the Nation)
• His assassin Syed Akbar was immediately killed on the spot by police.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• First dry port: Lahore Dry Port
• Year: 1973
• Authority: Pakistan Railways
• Location: Mughalpura, Lahore
• Purpose: Inland cargo/custom clearance

Additional information:

• Karachi Dry Port (1974)
• Quetta Dry Port (1984)
• Peshawar Dry Port (1986)
• Multan Dry Port (1988)
• Rawalpindi Dry Port (1990)

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Assembly: 2nd Constituent Assembly
• Bill passed: 30 September 1955
• Implementation date: 14 October 1955
• Provinces merged: 4 (Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Balochistan)
• Result: Formation of One Unit (West Pakistan)

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Plan: 3rd June / Mountbatten Plan
• Year: 1947
• Provinces involved: Punjab, Bengal, Sindh
• Decision body: Provincial Assemblies
• Choice: India or Pakistan

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The 3rd June Plan 1947 is also called the Mountbatten Plan.
• It announced the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
• Punjab and Bengal were to be divided under this plan.
• It was the final plan for independence.
• It led directly to the creation of Pakistan in August 1947.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The Communal Award was announced in August 16, 1932.
• It was given by Ramsay MacDonald.
• It introduced separate electorates for different communities.
• Aimed to provide political representation to minorities.
• It came after the 3rd Round Table Conferences.

Last verified on 29-04-2026