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• According to the Miserable Countries Ranking 2018, Pakistan was ranked 34th.
• Venezuela was the number 1 most miserable country in 2018.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Jalila Haider: Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer.
• Recognition: Named in BBC’s 100 Women of 2019 for her work in women’s and minority rights.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Event Date: 5 October 2019
• Courts Inaugurated: Child Protection Courts in Mardan and Abbottabad districts.
• Purpose: To provide specialized judicial mechanisms for protecting children’s rights.
• Chief Justice: Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth of Peshawar High Court.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Appointment: Chairman of SPPC under National Security Division, Pakistan (2019–2021).
• Concurrent Role: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning.
• SPPC Function: Advises on national security, strategic policy, and planning.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Raza Rabbani: Elected to IPU Executive Committee in October 2019.
• Event: 141st General Assembly held in Belgrade.
• Term: Representing Pakistan for 3 years.
• Aqeel Malik: In April 2025, elected to IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism & Violent Extremism.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Passed By: National Assembly in November 1985 under PM Muhammad Khan Junejo.
• Drafted/Enforced By: To legalize actions of General Zia-ul-Haq’s military regime (1977–1985).
• Purpose: Shifted Pakistan from a parliamentary democracy to a quasi-presidential system.
• Key Feature: President gained the power to dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58(2)(b).
• Result: Legalized all martial law orders, ordinances, and actions of Zia, strengthening the President’s authority over the Prime Minister.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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• Abdullah Haroon (1872–1942) was a prominent Muslim leader of Sindh.
• Initial party joined: Indian National Congress
• Later joined: All-India Muslim League
• Movement involvement: Khilafat Movement (1919–1924)

Last verified on 18-03-2026

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• Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28 every year in Pakistan.
• Marks the first atomic energy experiment and nuclear tests: Chagai-I and Chagai-II.
• Made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state in the world.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• The Objectives Resolution (1949) serves as the guiding principle for all constitutions of Pakistan.
• It outlines that sovereignty belongs to Allah, and the state will enable Muslims to live according to Islamic principles while respecting minorities.
• It was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• The 4-day military conflict between India and Pakistan from May 7 to May 10, 2025,
• known as Operation Sindoor
• In response to a 22 April attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.