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• Pakistani society is made up of many cultures, languages, and traditions.
• Despite diversity, people share common values and national identity.
• This unity in diversity is a key feature of Pakistan.
• Different provinces contribute to rich cultural heritage.

Last verified on 04-05-2026

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Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD)

• Type: Political alliance in Pakistan
• Founded: 1981, to oppose General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq’s military regime
• Leader: Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
• Purpose: Restore democracy and challenge military dictatorship

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.
• Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was issued by two different individuals in Pakistan's history:

• 1. General Yahya Khan in 1970.
• 2. General Pervez Musharraf in 2002.

The first LFO was used to establish the legal framework for the 1970 general elections.

The second LFO, issued by Musharraf, made constitutional amendments and extended his presidential term.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• 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

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• 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

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• India began halting water supplies to Pakistani canals on April 1, 1948, after a short-term standstill agreement expired.
• The halt started at the Ferozepur Headworks, affecting the Dipalpur Canal and other Pakistani canals.
• This event led to water disputes between India and Pakistan, culminating in the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Elective Bodies Disqualification Order (EBDO) was introduced by Ayub Khan in August 1959.
• It aimed to disqualify politicians accused of corruption or misconduct.
• About 75 political leaders were affected.
• Disqualification period was 8 years (till 1966).
• It restricted many leaders from taking part in politics.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first editor of the newspaper Pakistan Times.
• The newspaper started on 4 February 1947.
• It was one of the leading English newspapers of early Pakistan.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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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.

Last verified on 01-05-2026