Explanation

• In 1971, Pakistan faced a major political crisis.
• Tensions between East and West Pakistan had already increased.
• Political unrest turned into armed conflict.
• Military action was taken to control the situation.
• This ultimately led to the separation of East Pakistan.

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan was originally made of two wings: East and West Pakistan.
• Both regions had cultural, political, and geographical differences.
• Governance style played an important role in unity or division.
• Excess control from the center reduced trust between regions.
• This increased dissatisfaction in East Pakistan.

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• The refusal to transfer power after the 1970 general elections intensified the political crisis in Pakistan.
• The majority party in East Pakistan was not allowed to form the government.
• This increased unrest and political conflict between the two wings.
• The crisis eventually led to the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Unequal distribution of resources between East and West Pakistan created major political and economic tensions.
• East Pakistan felt deprived in development, jobs, and financial allocation.
• This imbalance weakened national unity and increased dissatisfaction.
• It became one of the major causes of the 1971 separation.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional Information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

 Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has the sole authority to issue currency notes in Pakistan.
• This power is given under Section 24 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act.

The first emergency notes were printed by De La Rue & Company between 1948 and 1960 in denominations of:

• 5 Rupees
• 10 Rupees
• 100 Rupees

Additional information:

• Established: 1 July 1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan
• Founder: Government of Pakistan
• Main Function: Regulate banking system and issue currency notes

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was passed in Pakistan in 2016.
• It is an Act to prevent cyber crimes in Pakistan.
• Enacted by: National Assembly of Pakistan.
• Assented to by: 1 August 2016.
• Signed by: Mamnoon Hussain.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indian strikes named Operation Sindoor occurred around 7 May 2025.
• Pakistan’s military later announced its own response named Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Old rate: Rs 27 per unit
• New approved rate: Rs 10 per unit
• Reduction: Rs 17 per unit decrease
• Applicable: Only new solar net-metering users
• Policy decision year: Recent ECC revision (2025–2026 period)

Last verified on 10-05-2026