Explanation

• The 1971 crisis in Pakistan was mainly political.
• The 1970 general elections created a clear majority party.
• Power was not transferred to the winning leadership.
• This led to political unrest and nationwide tension.
• It ultimately contributed to the separation of East Pakistan.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Tensions between East and West Pakistan were mainly due to economic disparity.
• East Pakistan contributed more to exports but received less development funds.
• Unequal resource distribution created dissatisfaction.
• Political and economic imbalance increased distrust.
• This became a major factor in national disunity.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• The 1971 crisis in Pakistan was mainly political in nature.
• The refusal or delay in transferring political power after elections created instability.
• This deepened tensions between East and West Pakistan.
• It ultimately led to the breakup of Pakistan in 1971.

Last verified on 24-05-2026

Explanation

• East Pakistan felt politically and economically neglected after 1947.
• Development funds and resources were unevenly distributed.
• Most industries and administrative power remained in West Pakistan.
• These disparities increased political alienation in the eastern wing.

Last verified on 24-05-2026

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• Sardar Muhammad Daud Khan was the President of Afghanistan before 1978.
• In April 1978, a military-backed communist coup took place.
• This event is known as the Saur Revolution.
• It brought the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) to power.
• The revolution marked a major political shift in Afghanistan.

Last verified on 23-05-2026

Explanation

• The 1971 crisis in Pakistan was mainly triggered by the failure of political reconciliation between East and West Pakistan.
• After the 1970 elections, power transfer issues created a major political deadlock.
• This breakdown escalated tensions into a civil conflict.

Last verified on 23-05-2026

Explanation

• The national anthem of Pakistan was first played on August 13, 1954.
• The anthem was officially adopted on August 16, 1954
• The music for the national anthem was written by Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949.
• The Urdu lyrics were written by Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952

Additional information 

• March 1, 1950: The music without words was played for the first time by a Pakistan Navy band during the state visit of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

Last updated question by NA on 12-JUNE-2026

Explanation

• Presented by: Liaquat Ali Khan
• Approved by: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
• Approval and Adopted Date: 11 August 1947
• Designer: Ameer-ud-Din Kidwai

Additional information:

• Green color represents Muslim majority.
• White stripe represents religious minorities.
• Crescent symbolizes progress.
• Star represents light and knowledge.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India.
• It was mediated by the World Bank.
• The main purpose is to ensure fair water distribution of Indus River system.
• The main objective is water sharing.
• Total major rivers in Indus system: 5
• Eastern rivers: Ravi, Sutlej, Beas (given to India)
• Western rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab (given to Pakistan)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• In 1958, Pakistan’s ruling power was taken over by Ayub Khan.
• He imposed the first martial law in Pakistan on 7 October 1958.
• Initially, President Iskander Mirza supported the takeover but was later removed.
• This marked the beginning of military rule in Pakistan.

Last verified on 17-05-2026