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• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded on 8 August 1967.
• Pakistan is not a member state of ASEAN.
• Pakistan became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner in 1993.
• It signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in 2004.
• Pakistan joined the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in 2004.

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• The Ayub Khan introduced land reforms in 1959.
• Main aim was to reduce large land ownership of landlords.
• Land was redistributed to tenants (bataai-daar kisan) and landless farmers.
• A limit was set on land ownership (500 acres irrigated, 1000 acres non-irrigated).
• Objective was to improve agricultural productivity and rural equality.

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• The Rann of Kutch boundary dispute is between Pakistan and India.
• According to Pakistan, the boundary line is the 24th Parallel.
• This area lies in Gujarat (India) and Sindh border region.
• The dispute led to skirmishes before the 1965 war.
• India does not officially recognize this line.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in April 08, 2010.
• It abolished the Concurrent Legislative List.
• This increased provincial autonomy in Pakistan.
• Many powers were transferred from federation to provinces.
• It is considered a major step in strengthening federalism.

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• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules
• It was introduced by Ayub Khan.
• It introduced a presidential system of government.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1973 Constitution: 280 articles, 7 schedules + Objective Resolution

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• The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (1947–1954) was tasked with framing the constitution.
• It was dissolved by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad on 24 October 1954.

Additional information:

• Assembly formed: 10 August 1947
• First Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Constitution eventually passed: 1956

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• Total link canals: 8
• Treaty signed: 1960 (Pakistan & India, World Bank mediation)
• Rivers for Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Purpose: Water redistribution for irrigation
• Major system: Indus Basin Irrigation Network

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• During 1939–45, All India Muslim League formed governments in Bengal and Sindh.
• These ministries were formed after the 1937 provincial elections.
• The Congress won most provinces but failed in some key Muslim-majority areas.

Total provinces: 11 British Indian provinces

1. Madras
2. Central Provinces
3. Bihar
4. Orissa
5. United Provinces
6. Bombay Presidency
7. Assam
8. NWFP
9. Bengal
10. Punjab
11. Sindh

Congress formed government in 8 provinces.

Muslim League influence strong in 3 provinces:

1. Bengal
2. Sindh
3. Punjab (no full ministry)

Assam: Congress had 33/108 seats

• The final results of the elections were declared in February 1937.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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Anglo-Muhammadan Oriental College

• Headquarters: Aligarh, India
• Founded: 1875
• Founder (idea/promoter): Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Inaugurated by: Lord Lytton
• Medium of instruction: English
• Purpose: Modern education for Muslims

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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