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• The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed on 16 May 1977.
• It introduced Article 96A into the Constitution.
• It provided a mechanism for a referendum to obtain a vote of confidence from the people.
• The amendment was made during the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

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• Nawaz Sharif, as Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013.
• He delivered his address on 27 September 2013.
• His speech focused on regional peace, terrorism, Kashmir, and Pakistan’s foreign policy.
• This was his first address to the UN General Assembly after returning as Prime Minister in 2013.

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• John Davenport wrote An Apology for Muhammad and Muhammadans.
• He defending the Prophet Muhammad against Western criticisms.
• It was first published in 1869.

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• The Indian Councils Act, 1892 is regarded as laying the seeds of Indian participation in the legislative process.
• It introduced the first element of indirect election and increased Indian representation in legislative councils.
• Local bodies such as municipalities and district boards could recommend members.
• Indian members were also allowed to discuss the budget and ask questions.

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• The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.
• Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy.
• It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration.
• The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.

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Explanation

• Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims
• Place: Simla (Shimla)
• Date: 1 October 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Met: Lord Minto
• The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.

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• The Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar as an administrative and military system.
• Branding of horses (Dagh) was an important feature to prevent fraud and maintain military standards.

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• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

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• Presented by: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Famous Speech: Meerut Speech
• Date: 16 March 1888
• Purpose: To explain that Muslims and Hindus were separate nations with different religious, cultural, and social identities.
• Importance: Became the ideological foundation of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: 145 seats

• 115 General
• 26 Women
• 4 Non-Muslims

Additional information:

Punjab Assembly: 371 seats

• 297 General
• 66 Women
• 8 Non-Muslims

Sindh Assembly: 168 seats

• 130 General
• 29 Women
• 9 Non-Muslims

Balochistan Assembly: 65 seats

• 51 General
• 11 Women
• 3 Non-Muslims

Last verified on 08-09-2026