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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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• The statement is attributed to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
• He described India as a beautiful bride.
• According to him, its two eyes were Hindus and Muslims.
• This metaphor highlighted the idea of communal harmony.
• He promoted education and unity between communities.
• He was the founder of the Aligarh Movement.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) monitors financial crimes.
• Pakistan was kept on the grey list in 2021 (until June).
• At that time, Pakistan had complied with 24 out of 27 actions.
• These actions were related to terror financing and money laundering controls.
• Later, compliance increased to 26 out of 27 actions by June 2021.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Volkan Bozkir welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement.
• He was the President of the UN General Assembly (2020–2021).
• The ceasefire relates to the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan.
• The development was seen as a positive step for regional peace.
• The UN encourages dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provided emergency financial support to Pakistan during COVID-19.
• In 2020, Pakistan received US$ 1.386 billion assistance.
• This support was given under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).
• It was aimed at addressing the economic impact of COVID-19.
• The facility is used for urgent balance of payment needs.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Pakistan has strong strategic relations with China due to economic and regional interests.
• However, global geopolitics creates balancing challenges for Pakistan.
• The main issue is increasing tension between China and United States.
• US anti-China policies and rivalry put Pakistan in a diplomatic balancing position.
• Pakistan tries to maintain good relations with both major powers.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The Shah Bano case was a famous legal case in India (1985).
• It was related to a Muslim woman’s right to maintenance after divorce.
• The Supreme Court gave a judgment in her favor under criminal law.
• It created a major debate on Muslim Personal Law vs secular law.
• It became a landmark case in women’s rights and constitutional law.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Islamabad was named on 24 February 1960.
• It was declared the new capital of Pakistan during the era of Ayub Khan.
• The capital was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad for better administration and a central location.
• The city was planned and designed by the Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis.

Additional information:

• 1961 – Construction of the new capital city started
• 1967 – Government offices gradually shifted to Islamabad

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• 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

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• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026