Explanation

• Pakistan National Movement was founded by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• It was established in 1933.
• He was the first person to coin the name “Pakistan”.
• The idea was promoted through his famous pamphlet Now or Never.
• He aimed to demand a separate homeland for Muslims of India.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1970–1975 ) of Pakistan was not properly implemented.
• It was disrupted due to political instability in 1971.
• The fall of East Pakistan (Bangladesh creation) affected its execution.
• Government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto revised economic policies.
• Therefore, the plan was largely abandoned or bypasses.

Additional information:

1. 1955–1960 → First Five-Year Plan
2. 1960–1965 → Second Five-Year Plan
3. 1965–1970 → Third Five-Year Plan

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Lower Indus Plain is a major agricultural region.
• It lies between Mithan Kot and the Arabian Sea.
• It is formed by the Indus River and its tributaries.
• It includes parts of Sindh and southern Punjab.
• Indus River length in Pakistan – about 2,900 km (approx.)

Additional information:

• Upper Indus Plain – Northern Punjab
• Middle Indus Plain – Central Punjab

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The M-2 Motorway (Lahore–Islamabad) project was launched on 12 January 1992.
• It was initiated during the government of Nawaz Sharif.
• 1997 – Motorway completed and opened.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan hosted the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference of the OIC from 22–24 February 1974 in Lahore.
  • An Extraordinary OIC Summit was also held later in 1997 in Islamabad on Pakistan’s Golden Jubilee.

Additional information:

• 1st Summit: Rabat, Morocco – September 1969
• 3rd Summit: Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 25–28 January 1981

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

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.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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.

Last verified on 01-04-2026