Explanation

• Period: 1954–1962
• Known as the main “era of alliances” in Pakistan’s foreign policy
• Pakistan built a formal security partnership with the United States during the Cold War
• Joined key defense blocs:
• SEATO (1954)
• CENTO (1955)
• Objective: Strengthen defense and counter communism

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• Know everything about Queen Elizabeth II
• Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September 2022 in Scotland.
  
• Queen Elizabeth II was born in Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926.
  
• Elizabeth became Queen on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father King George.
• Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25.
• Elizabeth administrated oath to the 15th Prime minister of UK Liz Truss on 6 September 2022 (2 days before death).
• Elizabeth II is the first female monarch to have the longest reign in British history.
• Elizabeth reigned over 70 years and 214, longest of any British monarch.
• Elizabeth II was also the queen of 14 other commonwealth realms in addition to the UK.
• Elizabeth visited Pakistan in 1961 & 1997.
• Elizabeth II also remained monarch of Pakistan from 6 February 1952 to 23 March 1956.
• Her eldest son Charles, automatically became king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Explanation

• Pakistan came into being in 20th century.
• Pakistan came into being in 1366 A.H.
• Pakistan came into being on 14 August 1947.
• Note: 20th century began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000.

Explanation

War on terrorism, term used to describe the American-led global counterterrorism campaign launched in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

MUG 11-12-2022

Explanation

Pakistan joined the UN on September 30, 1947.

In 1993 Pakistan was elected to a two-year term on the UN Security Council.

Explanation

Zakat and Ushr began in 1980 with an ordinance decreed by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.

Zakat became compulsory during the 2nd hijrah but its complete system was imposed in the year of the 8th hijrah.

The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times

The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times

Parents, Husbands, wife and children are not entitled to get Zakat.

Explanation

Sir Francis Mudie 15 August1947 2 August 1949

First  Muslim Governor Abdur Rab Nishtar 2 August 1949 24 November 1951

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RY 15-01-2023

Explanation

• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the founder of FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) Pakistan
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• FIA of Pakistan was established on January 13, 1975
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• It was established under FIA Act, 1974 (Act-VIII of 1975) promulgated on 13-01-1975.
• FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency
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• Headquarters----> Islamabad, Pakistan
• Agency executive-->Mohsin Hassan Butt[1], Director-General
• Parent agency------->Ministry of Interior
• Major Units --------> 13
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Explanation

Know everything about Musharraf

Born: Delhi (August 11, 1943)

Graduated: Pakistan Military Academy at Kakul (1964)

Appointed chief of army staff: October 1998

Appointer: Nawaz Sharif

Musharraf became 10th president of Pakistan in 2001 until 2008.

Coup: October 12, 1999 (declared a state of emergency)

In June 2001, Musharraf became the president of Pakistan.

In 2006, Musharraf’s autobiography titled In the Line of Fire was published.

In March 2007, Musharraf suspended then chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Musharraf imposed a state of emergency on November 3, 2007.

Resigned from his position of army chief November 2007

Replacer: General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani

Musharraf lifted the emergency on December 15, 2007.

In 2010, Musharraf launched his political party — All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).

He flew to Dubai on March 17, 2016

On December 17, 2019, a special court handed Musharraf death sentence in the high treason case (only military ruler to be sentenced to death)

Died: 5 February 2023

Dying place: Dubai, UAE

Disease: amyloidosis

Aged: 79

Buried: Karachi

Explanation

It was passed on 4 may 1974

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