Pakistan Studies (Mutala-e-Pakistan) is the backbone of all domestic competitive examinations in Pakistan. Whether you are appearing for a basic clerical exam via NTS and PTS, or aiming for a gazetted officer post through PPSC, FPSC, CSS, or PMS, this subject carries significant weightage. A deep understanding of our national history and geography is strictly expected from every government servant.
To give your preparation a massive boost, we have compiled an exclusive set of 100 Pakistan Studies MCQs for 2026. These are not random questions; they are highly repeated MCQs extracted directly from official past papers. Every correct answer features a detailed background explanation to help clear your core concepts.
Important Topics for Pakistan Studies Exams
To efficiently tackle the Pakistan Studies or Pakistan Affairs section, candidates should divide their preparation into three distinct historical and administrative eras:
- Pre-Partition Era (1857-1947): Focus heavily on the War of Independence, the Aligarh Movement, the formation of the All India Muslim League (1906), the Lucknow Pact (1916), the Allahabad Address (1930), the Lahore Resolution (1940), and the final partition events (Radcliffe Award, 3 June Plan).
- Post-Partition & Constitutional History: Memorize the dates of the enforcement and abrogation of the 1956, 1962, and 1973 Constitutions. Learn about the key constitutional amendments (especially the 18th and 25th Amendments), martial laws, and major historical treaties (Tashkent, Simla Agreement).
- Geography & Economy of Pakistan: Examiners frequently ask about the exact lengths of rivers (Indus, Jhelum), highest mountain peaks (K2, Nanga Parbat), major deserts (Thar, Cholistan), provincial borders, motorways, dams (Tarbela, Mangla), and mega projects like CPEC.
Pakistan Studies Interactive Practice Quiz
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📝 Interactive Practice Test (100 MCQs)
Exp: The All India Muslim League (AIML) was founded on 30 December 1906 at the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference in Dhaka (now Bangladesh). Its first president was Sir Agha Khan III. It was founded to protect the political rights of Muslims of British India.
Exp: The Pakistan Resolution (also called the Lahore Resolution) was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park) in Lahore at the Annual Session of the All India Muslim League. It demanded independent states for Muslims in the northwest and east of British India.
Exp: Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947. India gained independence on 15 August 1947. The partition was implemented under the Mountbatten Plan (3 June Plan) through the Indian Independence Act 1947.
Exp: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was Pakistan's first Governor-General (August 1947 – September 1948). He also served as the first President of the Constituent Assembly. He passed away on 11 September 1948 in Karachi.
Exp: Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister (1947–1951). He is known as "Shaheed-e-Millat" (Martyr of the Nation). He was assassinated on 16 October 1951 at a public meeting in Company Bagh (now Liaquat Bagh), Rawalpindi.
Exp: Allama Iqbal delivered his famous presidential address at the Allahabad Session of the All India Muslim League on 29 December 1930. He proposed the creation of a Muslim state in the northwest of India — the first concrete articulation of what would become Pakistan.
Exp: Chaudhry Rehmat Ali coined the name "Pakistan" in his 1933 pamphlet "Now or Never." The name is an acronym: P (Punjab), A (Afghan/KPK), K (Kashmir), S (Sindh), TAN (Balochis-tan). In Urdu/Persian, "Pak" means pure and "Stan" means land.
Exp: The Simon Commission visited India in 1928. It was boycotted by Indian political parties because no Indian was included in its members (all 7 were British). In response, the Nehru Report (1928) was produced, which rejected separate electorates for Muslims — increasing the divide.
Exp: The Lucknow Pact (1916) was a joint agreement between the Muslim League (led by Quaid-e-Azam) and the Indian National Congress. It accepted separate electorates for Muslims. It was the highpoint of Hindu-Muslim unity during the independence movement.
Exp: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25 December 1876 in Karachi (then part of Bombay Presidency). His birth house (Wazir Mansion) still exists in Karachi as a historical monument. He died in Karachi on 11 September 1948.
Exp: The Radcliffe Line (boundary between Pakistan and India) was published on 17 August 1947 — 3 days AFTER independence. Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who had never been to India before, drew the boundary in just 5 weeks. The boundary caused massive displacement of 10-20 million people.
Exp: Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly met on 11 August 1947 in Karachi. Quaid-e-Azam delivered his famous address promising equal rights to all citizens regardless of religion — a vision for a pluralistic Pakistan. He was elected president of the Constituent Assembly.
Exp: The Objectives Resolution was passed on 12 March 1949 by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. It declared that sovereignty belongs to Allah alone and that Muslims would be enabled to order their lives in accordance with Islamic principles. It is now a substantive part of Pakistan's Constitution (Article 2-A).
Exp: Pakistan's first Constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan an Islamic Republic. It was abrogated by General Ayub Khan during martial law on 7 October 1958. Iskander Mirza became Pakistan's first President under this constitution.
Exp: Pakistan's second Constitution (1962) was promulgated by Field Marshal Ayub Khan. It introduced a Presidential system with Basic Democracies. It was abrogated on 25 March 1969 when General Yahya Khan took over. It lasted only 7 years.
Exp: The 1973 Constitution was passed unanimously by the National Assembly on 12 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973. It was drafted under Z.A. Bhutto's government. It introduced a Parliamentary system with a Prime Minister as head of government.
Exp: The 1965 War began with clashes in the Rann of Kutch in April 1965, escalating to full-scale war in September 1965. India attacked Lahore on 6 September 1965. The war ended with the Tashkent Declaration (January 1966) brokered by Soviet Union. 6 September is celebrated as Defence Day in Pakistan.
Exp: The Tashkent Declaration was signed on 10 January 1966 between Pakistan's President Ayub Khan and India's Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, mediated by Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin. Shastri died the night after signing, and Ayub Khan's popularity declined significantly after Tashkent.
Exp: East Pakistan became Bangladesh on 16 December 1971 when Pakistan's military surrendered to Indian forces (backed by Mukti Bahini). General A.A.K. Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender. About 93,000 Pakistani soldiers became POWs — the largest military surrender since World War II.
Exp: Pakistan's first nuclear tests (Chagai-I) were conducted on 28 May 1998 in the Ras Koh Hills, Chagai district, Balochistan — in response to India's Pokhran-II tests on 11 May 1998. A second test (Chagai-II) was conducted on 30 May 1998. 28 May is observed as Youm-e-Takbeer in Pakistan.
Exp: The Kargil conflict took place from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan-backed fighters crossed the Line of Control. Under US pressure, Pakistan withdrew. General Pervez Musharraf, the army chief, later took power in a coup on 12 October 1999.
Exp: The Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972 between Z.A. Bhutto (Pakistan) and Indira Gandhi (India) in Shimla, India, after the 1971 war. It committed both countries to resolve disputes bilaterally and respect the Line of Control in Kashmir.
Exp: Pakistan became a member of the United Nations on 30 September 1947 — just 6 weeks after independence. Pakistan has been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council multiple times and is one of the largest contributors of troops to UN peacekeeping missions.
Exp: The Agartala Conspiracy Case (1968) accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 34 others of conspiring with India to separate East Pakistan. The case backfired politically — it made Mujib a martyr figure. Ayub Khan was forced to withdraw the case and release Mujib in 1969, further strengthening the independence movement in East Pakistan.
Exp: The first general elections in Pakistan based on adult franchise (one man, one vote) were held on 7 December 1970 under General Yahya Khan. Awami League won a majority in East Pakistan; PPP won in West Pakistan. The failure to transfer power led to the 1971 war.
Exp: Pakistan's total area is approximately 796,095 km² (307,374 sq mi), making it the 33rd largest country in the world. It shares borders with India (east), Afghanistan (northwest), Iran (west), and China (northeast). Its southern coast faces the Arabian Sea.
Exp: Balochistan is the largest province by area (347,190 km²) — about 44% of Pakistan's total area. Punjab is the most populous. Gilgit-Baltistan, if counted as a full territory, would be the second largest administrative unit after Balochistan.
Exp: K-2 (also called Godwin-Austen) at 8,611m is Pakistan's highest and the world's second highest mountain. It is in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan. Nanga Parbat (8,126m) is the 9th highest. Pakistan has 5 of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000m.
Exp: The Khunjerab Pass (4,693m above sea level) connects Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan with China's Xinjiang province. It is the highest paved international border crossing in the world and is a key route on the Karakoram Highway (CPEC). It is open from May to December.
Exp: The Indus (Sindhu) River, approximately 3,180 km long, is the longest river in Pakistan. It originates from Tibet (near Lake Mansarovar), flows through Ladakh, enters Pakistan via Gilgit-Baltistan, and empties into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. The name "Sindh" derives from "Sindhu" (Indus).
Exp: Tarbela Dam is on the Indus River in KPK. Mangla Dam is on the Jhelum River in AJK. Warsak Dam is on the Kabul River. Chashma Barrage is on the Indus in Punjab. Tarbela is the world's largest earth-filled dam by volume and a major source of Pakistan's hydroelectric power.
Exp: The Thar Desert (also called the Great Indian Desert) is located in Sindh. It extends into Rajasthan, India. Cholistan Desert is in Punjab (around Bahawalpur). Kharan Desert is in Balochistan. Thar has significant coal reserves — one of the world's largest untapped coal deposits.
Exp: Pakistan's 2023 census population by province: Punjab (~127 million), Sindh (~55 million), KPK (~40 million), Balochistan (~20 million). Pakistan's total population per 2023 census is approximately 249 million, making it the 5th most populous country in the world.
Exp: Gwadar is located in Balochistan, on the Arabian Sea coast. It is the centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistan bought Gwadar from Oman in 1958 for US$3 million. Its deep-sea port (managed by China Overseas Ports Holding Company) makes it strategically vital.
Exp: The Karakoram Highway (National Highway N-35) is often called the "8th Wonder of the World" because of the extraordinary engineering feat required to build it through the world's most rugged terrain. It connects Hasan Abdal (Punjab) to the Khunjerab Pass (Chinese border), spanning about 1,300 km.
Exp: Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea is approximately 1,046 km (650 miles), from Sir Creek (near the Indian border) to the Iran border near Gabd. Major coastal cities include Karachi, Ormara, Pasni, Jiwani, and Gwadar.
Exp: Cholistan Desert is located in Bahawalpur Division, southern Punjab. It covers about 26,000 km² and extends into Rajasthan, India. The ancient Hakra River (now dry) once flowed through Cholistan and supported the Indus Valley Civilization.
Exp: Nanga Parbat (8,126m) is in the Western Himalayas range in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamer District). It is the 9th highest mountain in the world. It is called the "Killer Mountain" due to the high number of mountaineering fatalities. Tirich Mir (Hindu Kush) is in KPK.
Exp: Mohenjo-Daro is in Larkana District, Sindh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 2500 BCE. Harappa (another major Indus Valley site) is in Sahiwal District, Punjab. "Mohenjo-Daro" means "Mound of the Dead" in Sindhi.
Exp: Faisalabad is called the "Manchester of Pakistan" due to its large textile industry. It is Pakistan's third largest city. Sialkot is famous for sports goods and surgical instruments. Karachi is the economic capital. Lahore is the cultural capital and "Heart of Pakistan."
Exp: The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 between Ayub Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru in Karachi, brokered by the World Bank. Under the treaty, Pakistan got exclusive rights to the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab), and India got the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej).
Exp: Islamabad became Pakistan's capital in 1967. Previously, Karachi was the capital (1947–1958), then Rawalpindi served as an interim capital (1958–1967) while Islamabad was being built. Islamabad was designed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis.
Exp: Kalabagh Dam is proposed on the Indus River in Mianwali, Punjab. It has been controversial for decades — Punjab supports it but Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan oppose it due to fears of reduced water allocation and flooding. The project remains unbuilt as of 2026.
Exp: M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad Motorway) at 367 km is one of Pakistan's longest motorways and was the first to be built (1997). However, M-4 extends further. The total motorway network in Pakistan is now over 1,700 km under CPEC development. M-5 (Multan–Sukkur) is also one of the longest single motorway projects.
Exp: Khyber Pass connects Peshawar (Pakistan) to Kabul (Afghanistan) through the Spin Ghar (Safed Koh) mountains. It is 53 km long and historically one of the most important trade and invasion routes. Bolan Pass connects Quetta with the Indus Plain.
Exp: Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan. It is also called the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to its abundance of fruits including apples, grapes, apricots, and pomegranates. Quetta was severely damaged in the 1935 earthquake that killed over 30,000 people.
Exp: Markhor (Capra falconeri) is Pakistan's national animal. It is a large wild goat found in the mountains of Pakistan (especially Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan). The name means "snake eater" in Persian. Pakistan's national bird is Chukar Partridge. National flower is Jasmine.
Exp: The Karakoram Range is primarily in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan), with extensions into China and India (Kashmir). It contains K-2 and many other 8000m peaks. The Hindu Kush range is mainly in KPK and Afghanistan. The Himalayas extend through AJK and GB.
Exp: Siachen Glacier (76 km long) is the world's largest non-polar glacier, located in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan (disputed between Pakistan and India). Both countries have military posts there. Baltoro Glacier (62 km) is the second longest non-polar glacier, also in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Exp: The Hub River forms the border between Balochistan and Sindh. Hub Dam on this river supplies water to Karachi (Sindh) and Hub city (Balochistan). It drains into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. Hub is also a significant industrial area near Karachi.
Exp: Under the 1973 Constitution, the President of Pakistan is elected by a joint session of Parliament (Senate + National Assembly) and the four Provincial Assemblies. The President serves a 5-year term. He/she must be a Muslim and at least 45 years old.
Exp: Pakistan's National Assembly has 342 seats: 272 general seats (directly elected), 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims. The 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) changed the total composition. The National Assembly's term is 5 years.
Exp: Pakistan's Senate has 100 seats. Each province has 23 seats, FATA (now merged with KPK) had 8 seats (now redistributed), Islamabad has 4 seats, and Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK have representation. Senators serve 6-year terms (half retire every 3 years).
Exp: The 18th Amendment (April 2010) made historic changes: it transferred powers from the President to the Prime Minister (restoring pure parliamentary system), devolved 47 federal subjects to provinces (including education, health), and renamed NWFP to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also made the Prime Minister not liable to dismissal by the President.
Exp: CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) is a collection of infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang to Pakistan's Gwadar port, valued at approximately $62 billion. It includes roads, railways, energy projects, and the Gwadar port. It is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Exp: Textiles and clothing account for approximately 60% of Pakistan's total export earnings. Pakistan is one of the world's largest producers of cotton and a major textile exporter. Other significant exports include rice, surgical instruments (Sialkot), sports goods (Sialkot), and leather products.
Exp: The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 1 July 1948 in Karachi — his last major public appearance before his death on 11 September 1948. The Pakistani Rupee (replacing the Indian Rupee) was introduced on 1 April 1948.
Exp: The Federal Shariat Court was established by the 3rd Amendment to the 1973 Constitution in 1979 during General Zia-ul-Haq's government. Wait — actually it was established via a Presidential Order (PO No. 1 of 1980) and then incorporated into the Constitution via the 8th Amendment in 1985.
Exp: Benazir Bhutto became Pakistan's (and the Muslim world's) first female Prime Minister in December 1988. She served two non-consecutive terms (1988–1990 and 1993–1996). She was assassinated on 27 December 2007 in Rawalpindi. Maryam Nawaz became Pakistan's first female Chief Minister (Punjab) in 2024.
Exp: Hina Rabbani Khar became Pakistan's first female Foreign Minister in 2011 under PM Yousaf Raza Gilani. She was 34 years old at the time — one of the youngest Foreign Ministers in the world. She also served as Minister of State for Finance before that.
Exp: The Planning Commission of Pakistan was established in 1950 to plan and coordinate Pakistan's economic development. The first Five-Year Development Plan was launched in 1955. The Planning Commission was later restructured and renamed the Planning and Development Division.
Exp: Karachi is Pakistan's largest city with a population exceeding 15 million (some estimates put it higher). It is the economic and financial capital. Lahore is the second largest. According to the 2023 census, Pakistan's total population was approximately 249 million.
Exp: Pakistan's first census was conducted in 1951. Subsequent censuses were held in 1961, 1972, 1981, 1998, 2017, and most recently 2023. The 1991 census was never conducted officially. The 2017 census was Pakistan's first digital census.
Exp: WAPDA stands for Water and Power Development Authority, established in 1958. It is responsible for developing water resources (dams, irrigation) and electricity generation through hydropower. Electricity distribution was separated to DISCOs (Distribution Companies) in the 1990s under privatization reforms.
Exp: KPK was known as North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) until 2010 when the 18th Constitutional Amendment renamed it to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The name NWFP was a British colonial designation. In 2018, FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) was merged with KPK through the 25th Constitutional Amendment.
Exp: Only about 7-8% of Pakistanis speak Urdu as their mother tongue (mostly Muhajirs who migrated from India in 1947). Despite this, Urdu is the national and official language. Punjabi (about 44%), Pashto (15%), Sindhi (14%), and Saraiki (10%) are the most widely spoken mother tongues.
Exp: The Lahore Declaration was signed on 21 February 1999 between PM Nawaz Sharif and Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee during Vajpayee's historic bus trip from Delhi to Lahore. It committed both nuclear powers to nuclear risk reduction measures and peaceful resolution of disputes. It was followed by the Kargil conflict just months later.
Exp: Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is located at Bin Qasim, near Karachi in Sindh. It was established with Soviet assistance in 1973 (under Bhutto) and began production in 1981. It was once Pakistan's largest industrial enterprise but has been non-operational since 2015 due to financial losses.
Exp: The Indus River System (Indus and its tributaries — Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul) provides about 90% of Pakistan's agricultural water. Pakistan has one of the world's largest contiguous irrigation systems. Water scarcity is a major challenge — Pakistan is classified as a "water-stressed" country.
Exp: BISP was launched in 2008 by the PPP government under President Asif Ali Zardari, named after Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. It is Pakistan's largest federal social protection program, providing quarterly cash transfers to low-income families. It is now disbursed through the 8171 portal. As of 2026, the quarterly payment is Rs 13,500.
Exp: NFC (National Finance Commission) Award determines the distribution of federal tax revenues between the federal government and the four provinces. The 7th NFC Award (2009) was historic — it increased the provincial share from 47.5% to 57.5% of the divisible pool, giving provinces significantly more resources.
Exp: Justice Abdul Rashid was Pakistan's first Chief Justice (1947–1954). He was followed by Justice Muhammad Munir (1954–1960). Justice A.R. Cornelius (1960–1968) was the first non-Muslim Chief Justice of Pakistan — a fact that demonstrates the early pluralistic vision of Pakistan's founders.
Exp: The Lahore High Court was established in 1866 during British rule. It is one of the oldest high courts in South Asia. Pakistan's Supreme Court (established 1956) is the apex court. Before the Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Pakistan (1948) served as the highest court.
Exp: Article 2 of Pakistan's Constitution declares Islam as the State Religion: "Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan." This was first established in the 1956 Constitution. Article 2-A incorporates the Objectives Resolution (1949) as a substantive part of the Constitution.
Exp: Article 51(2) of the Constitution provides that every citizen 18 years of age or above is entitled to vote. The minimum age for contesting National Assembly seat is 25 years, and for Senate is 30 years. For President, the minimum age is 45 years.
Exp: Pakistan joined SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) in 1954 and the Baghdad Pact (later CENTO — Central Treaty Organization) in 1955. These were Cold War military alliances with the US, UK, and others against Soviet influence. Pakistan left SEATO in 1973 and CENTO dissolved in 1979.
Exp: Pakistan's "Look East" policy focuses on strengthening ties with China, ASEAN nations, and East Asia for trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation. China is Pakistan's most important strategic partner and largest investor through CPEC.
Exp: Pakistan is a founding member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), established in Dhaka in 1985 with 7 founding members. Pakistan is also a member of ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization, 1985, renamed 1992) and joined SCO as full member in 2017.
Exp: The Durand Line was established on 12 November 1893 through an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand (British India) and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan (Afghanistan). It runs 2,640 km. Afghanistan has historically not recognized this border as permanent, causing ongoing tension with Pakistan.
Exp: Pakistan's nuclear weapons program was launched by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in January 1972 at the Multan Conference, following Pakistan's defeat in the 1971 war. Dr. A.Q. Khan later spearheaded the uranium enrichment program. Pakistan achieved nuclear capability in the 1980s and tested in 1998 under Nawaz Sharif.
Exp: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is Pakistan's national flag carrier, established in 1955. It operates flights to 30+ international destinations. PIA's predecessor, Orient Airways, was established in 1946 — before Pakistan's independence — and was Pakistan's first airline.
Exp: The ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) secretariat is in Tehran, Iran. ECO has 10 member states: Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It was founded as RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) in 1964 by Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey.
Exp: Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 (shared with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg) for their unification of the weak and electromagnetic fundamental forces. He was the first Pakistani and first Muslim Nobel laureate in science. He founded ICTP in Trieste, Italy.
Exp: Badr-1 was Pakistan's first satellite, launched on 16 July 1990 from China. It was developed by SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission). SUPARCO was established in 1961, making Pakistan the 3rd country in Asia (and one of the first developing nations) to launch a rocket (Rehbar-I, 1962).
Exp: Sialkot produces about 70-80% of the world's hand-stitched footballs and significant percentages of cricket gear and hockey sticks. It is also a major producer of surgical instruments. The city exports over $1 billion annually — remarkable for a mid-sized city.
Exp: Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 (shared with Kailash Satyarthi of India). She was born in Mingora, Swat, KPK. She survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012. At 17, she was the youngest Nobel Prize laureate ever. She now runs the Malala Fund for girls' education.
Exp: Pakistan's first computer was installed at the University of Punjab, Lahore in 1963. It was an IBM 1620 mainframe. Pakistan's first Software Technology Park was established in Karachi in 2001. Pakistan's IT export industry has grown significantly, exceeding $2 billion annually by the 2020s.
Exp: Pakistan's Defence Day (Yaum-e-Difa) is celebrated on 6 September, commemorating the Indian Army's attack on Lahore on 6 September 1965 during the Second Kashmir War. Pakistan repulsed the attack. 28 May is Youm-e-Takbeer (nuclear tests). 23 March is Pakistan Day. 14 August is Independence Day.
Exp: The Lahore Resolution was moved by A.K. Fazlul Haq (Chief Minister of Bengal, also called "Sher-e-Bengal") on 23 March 1940 in Lahore. It was seconded by Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman. Quaid-e-Azam presided over the session. The resolution was not written by or attributed to Fazlul Haq — he presented it.
Exp: The Badshahi Mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1673 CE in Lahore. It was the world's largest mosque from 1673 to 1986 (when Faisal Mosque was completed). It can accommodate 100,000 worshippers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination.
Exp: Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila) and Shalimar Gardens were jointly inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. Pakistan has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in total: Mohenjo-Daro, Taxila, Lahore Fort & Shalimar Gardens, Makli Necropolis, Fort & Shalamar Gardens, and Rohtas Fort.
Exp: Pakistan won its first Olympic gold medal in Field Hockey at the 1960 Rome Olympics, defeating India 1-0 in the final. Pakistan dominated Olympic hockey for decades, winning gold in 1960, 1968, 1976, and 1984. Pakistan first participated in the 1948 London Olympics.
Exp: Imtiaz Ahmed scored Pakistan's first Test century in 1955. Nazar Mohammad scored Pakistan's first Test fifty in Pakistan's first ever Test match (1952). Hanif Mohammad, "The Little Master," holds the record for the longest innings in Test cricket (337 runs in 16 hours 10 minutes vs West Indies, 1958).
Exp: Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup on 25 March 1992 at the MCG, Melbourne, defeating England by 22 runs. Imran Khan was the captain. Pakistan's total was 249/6, and England was bowled out for 227. Wasim Akram took 3 wickets and also made crucial runs lower down the order.
Exp: Hatf-1 was Pakistan's first indigenously developed surface-to-surface ballistic missile, first tested in 1989. Pakistan's missile program includes: Hatf series, Ghaznavi, Ghauri (liquid-fueled), Shaheen (solid-fueled), and Babur (cruise missile). These are named after historical Muslim warriors and rulers.
Exp: Pakistan Television (PTV) was established on 26 November 1964 during Ayub Khan's government. It began broadcasting from Lahore. PTV remains Pakistan's national public broadcaster. Radio Pakistan was established much earlier, in 1947, right after independence.
Exp: Roshan Digital Account (RDA) was launched by the State Bank of Pakistan in September 2020 under PM Imran Khan's government to allow Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) to open Pakistani bank accounts digitally and invest in Pakistan. It attracted billions in remittances and investment in Naya Pakistan Certificates.
Exp: China is Pakistan's largest trading partner and most important bilateral ally. Trade between Pakistan and China has grown significantly under CPEC. However, the USA remains Pakistan's largest individual export destination market. Saudi Arabia and UAE are the largest sources of remittances.
Exp: The February 8, 2024 general elections produced a hung parliament. PTI-backed independents won the most seats but were unable to form a government. PML-N (led by Nawaz Sharif's return) formed a coalition government with PPP support and other allies. Shehbaz Sharif became Prime Minister for his second term.
Exp: Maryam Nawaz Sharif was elected as Chief Minister of Punjab on 24 February 2024 and took oath on 26 February 2024, becoming the first female Chief Minister of Punjab — and indeed any province of Pakistan. She is the daughter of three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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