Explanation

• Presented by: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Presented: 7 March 1949
• Passed: 12 March 1949
• Voting: 21 members voted in favor (as stated in the provided notes)
• Constitution: Incorporated as Article 2A of Pakistan's Constitution.

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Explanation

A national census in Pakistan is legally mandated by the constitution to be held every 10 years

1. First 1951
2. Second 1961
3. Third 1972
4. Forth 1981
5. Fifth1998 
6. Sixth 2017
7. Seventh 2023

Explanation

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

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Explanation

• Simla Agreement was signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

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