Explanation

• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

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Explanation

• Freedom of movement in Pakistan is guaranteed under Article 15 of the Constitution of 1973.
• It allows every citizen to move freely and reside in any part of the country.

Additional information:

• Article 14 – Inviolability of dignity of man
• Article 16 – Freedom of assembly
• Article 17 – Freedom of association
• Article 18 – Freedom of trade, business, or profession

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Explanation

• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has the sole authority to issue currency notes in Pakistan.
• This power is given under Section 24 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act.

The first emergency notes were printed by De La Rue & Company between 1948 and 1960 in denominations of:

• 5 Rupees
• 10 Rupees
• 100 Rupees

Additional information:

• Established: 1 July 1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan
• Founder: Government of Pakistan
• Main Function: Regulate banking system and issue currency notes

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Explanation

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan takes the oath of office from the President of Pakistan.
• This procedure is defined in the Constitution of Pakistan.
• The oath ceremony is usually held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

Additional information:

• The President is the ceremonial head of state of Pakistan.
• The Prime Minister is the head of government and chief executive authority.

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Explanation

Explanation

• Elections to the Senate are held on the basis of a single transferable vote system.
• One-half of its members retire every three years.
• Senate elections take place in accordance with Article 59 of the Constitution. 
• • Type Upper house of the Parliament of Pakistan
  • Term limit: 6 years
  • Founded: 1973

• Leadership
• Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan: Yusuf Raza Gillani, PPPsince 9 April 2024
• Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan: Syedaal Khan Nasar, PMLNsince 9 April 2024
• Leader of the House in the Senate of Pakistan: Ishaq Dar, PMLNsince 9 April 2024
• Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan): Vacant since 5 August 2025

Last updated question NS on 10 MAY 2026

Explanation

• The Majlis-e-Shura is the Parliament of Pakistan.

It consists of two houses:

1. National Assembly (Lower House - 336 Seats)
2. Senate (Upper House - 96 Seats)

It is the main legislative body that makes laws in Pakistan.

• Constitutional Article: Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

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Explanation

• The Pakistan–Iran border lies in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.
• It separates Pakistan’s Balochistan from Iran’s Sistan and Balochestan region.
• The border is about 909 km long.

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Explanation

• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increases the policy rate mainly to control inflation.
• Higher interest rates reduce borrowing and spending in the economy.
• This helps in controlling long-term inflation pressure in Pakistan.

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Explanation

• Full form: First Information Report
• Registered at: Police Station
• Purpose: To officially record a crime complaint
• Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Last verified on 10-05-2026