Explanation

• At the peak of the Afghan refugee crisis, Pakistan hosted approximately 3.5 million Afghan refugees.
• This occurred mainly during the Soviet-Afghan War (1980s).
• This making the Pakistan one of the largest refugee-hosting countries at that time.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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Explanation

• Pakistan tested Ghauri-II on 14 April 1999 with a range of 1,500 km.
• It also tested Shaheen (Hatf-IV) on 15 April 1999 with a range of 750 km.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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Explanation

• Junagadh State had a Hindu majority population.

Religion (approx.):

• Hindus: ~80%+ (majority)
• Muslims: minority

Ruler: Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III

• Location: Kathiawar region, Gujarat (India)
• Issue: Accession dispute in 1947

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956.
• It was framed under the Indian Independence Act, 1947, which provided legal authority to Pakistan after independence.
• It replaced the Government of India Act, 1935 as the interim constitutional framework.

Additional information:

• The 1956 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system in Pakistan.
• Iskander Mirza was the first President under the 1956 Constitution.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

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• The “Quit India” Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.
• It was announced on 8 August 1942 at the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
• The slogan of the movement was “Do or Die”.
• Key leaders arrested: Gandhi, Nehru, Congress leaders
• Mass arrests: 9 August 1942
• Movement type: Mass civil disobedience
• Goal: End British colonial rule

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan abolished the Monarchy system.
• It officially ended the British monarch’s role as head of state.
• Pakistan adopted a republic system with a President instead of a King or Queen.
• The Governor-General post was also replaced by the President.

Additional information:

• Constitution enforced: 23 March 1956
• First Islamic Republic declared: Pakistan
• First President: Iskander Mirza
• System introduced: Parliamentary republic framework

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

  Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

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• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

Last verified on 30-03-2026