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Hingol Dam is a proposed 3.5 MW hydroelectric dam on the Hingol River in Lasbela District, Balochistan.

It is near Hingol National Park.

It is a scenic tourist spot known for its wildlife, including the rare Houbara bustard.

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The Rawalpindi Conspiracy (also known as the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case)

It was unearthed in 1951.

It was an attempted coup d'état against the government of Liaquat Ali Khan

At  this time Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, in 1951

The hearing of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case began on the 14th of June 1951 in Hyderabad Jail

Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Major General Akbar Khan were part of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case

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About Senate of Pakistan

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Raised to 63: 1977

Raised 87: 2 March, 1985

Raised to 100: 2002

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari

Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years

Members term: 6 years

Head of Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

Baluchistan Women Seats: 4

Sindh Women Seats: 4

KPK Women Seats: 4

Punjab Women Seats: 4

ICT Women Seat: 1

Total Women Seats: 17

Senate elections: after 3 years

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai

Youngest chairman senate: Sadiq Sanjrani

First chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan

Explanation

The Faraizi movement started in East Bengal in 1818 led by Haji Shariatullah.

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• Bradlaugh Hall is a historic hall located in Lahore
• Former names: National Congress Hall
• Alternative names: Bradlaugh Memorial Hall
• Named for: Charles Bradlaugh (British member of Parliament)
• Groundbreaking: 1893
• Completed: 1900
• It hosted the meetings of the Congress during the Indian independence movement.

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Explanation

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Council of Common Interests (CCI) comprises:

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan (as chairperson)
• The Chief Ministers of the provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan)
• The Governors of the provinces (as members)

However, the Prime Minister is not a member of the CCI.

Explanation

• Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq
• Arrived in the Delhi Sultanate in 1334
• Served the Sultan as a judge (qadi)
• He was a famous Moroccan explorer 

Additional information

• Born: February 24, 1304, Tangier, Morocco
• Died: 1369, Marrakesh, Morocco
• Place of burial: Tomb of Ibn Battuta, Tangier, Morocco
• Notable work: Rihla

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Explanation

The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted on May 4, 1974, redefined Pakistan's boundaries and eliminated references to East Pakistan.

The amendment also redefined Pakistan's federal and naval treaties.

The First Amendment was introduced during the tenure of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to protect against internal and external destabilization.

Explanation

Sir Anthony Patrick MacDonnell was the Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces in 1895-1896.

He was a prominent British administrator in India known for his reforms in the provinces.

He particularly focusing on famine relief and public administration.