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• Pakistan last won the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 1994.
• Pakistan has won the World Cup four times: 1971, 1978, 1982, and 1994.
• In the 1994 final, Pakistan defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw.
• Pakistan played its first international hockey match at the 1948 London Olympics, defeating Belgium 2–0.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• President: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
• Host: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
• Location: Islamabad; the UAE President arrived at Nur Khan Airbase.
• The visit was an important diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and the UAE, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Objectives Resolution was passed by Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly on 12 March 1949, under Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
• It established guiding principles for Pakistan’s constitutional framework, including democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance, and social justice as outlined by Islam.
• Pakistan’s first constitution, adopted in 1956, introduced a parliamentary form of government.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate require a two-thirds majority vote in each separate house to pass any constitutional amendment bill
• Passing an amendment requires at least 64 Senate votes and 224 National Assembly votes.
• Separate Approval: Both houses must vote on and approve the bill clause by clause.
• President Sign-Off: The President must sign the passed bill for it to become law.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• While Pakistan has faced several constitutional crises in its history, it is not a persistent social issue.
• In contrast, illiteracy and poverty are significant social issues impacting the population in Pakistan.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

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• 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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• The sugarcane juice is the "national drink" of Pakistan.
• It was declared the national drink in 2019.

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• National fruit of Pakistan: Mango
• National bird of Pakistan: Chukar
• National animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• National dish of Pakistan: Nihari
• National flower of Pakistan: Jasmine
• National tree of Pakistan: Himalayan Cedar
• National vegetable of Pakistan: Lady Finger

Last verified on 22-10-2026