Explanation

• Muhammad Shoaib served as the Finance Minister of Pakistan during President Ayub Khan’s era.
• He played a key role in Pakistan’s economic policies and reforms during the 1960s.
• Ayub Khan’s presidency lasted from 1958 to 1969.
• His tenure was associated with a period of rapid economic growth and industrial development.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Sugar Mills in 1947: 2
• Current Sugar Mills (Approx.): About 88 according to Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA)
• Punjab: About 45 mills
• Sindh: About 38 mills
• Balochistan: About 5 mills
• Main Raw Material: Sugarcane

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• The 1971 India-Pakistan war lasted for 13 days.
• Duration: December 3 – December 16, 1971.
• Surrender: Over 90,000 Pakistani personnel surrendered.
• Outcome: Formation of the new nation of Bangladesh.
• Name: Celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Victory Day in Bangladesh.

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

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• Date: 25 April 2020
• Force: Pakistan Navy
• Location: North Arabian Sea
• Weapons: Anti-ship missiles
• Naval Chief: Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi

Last verified on 26-08-2026

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• Day: Youm-e-Takbeer
• Date: 28 May 1998
• Tests: 5 nuclear tests
• Location: Ras Koh Hills, Chagai, Balochistan
• Chagai-II: 30 May 1998, Kharan Desert

Last verified on 26-08-2026

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• Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP) was approved on 25 December 2014.
• It was developed after the Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar on 16 December 2014.
• The plan aimed to strengthen Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and extremism.
• It contained 20 points covering counter-terrorism and security measures.
• Victims: 140 people, including 132 schoolchildren.

Last verified on 26-08-2026

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• Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan is Pakistan’s National Economic Transformation Plan 2024–29.
• It was launched on 31 December 2024 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
• The plan is based on the “Five Es” framework (Exports, E-Pakistan, Equity & Empowerment, Environment, and Energy & Infrastructure).
• Its major targets include increasing exports to about $60 billion by 2029 and aiming for a $1 trillion economy by 2035.

Last verified on 26-08-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam administered the oath of office to Liaquat Ali Khan on 15 August 1947.
• Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• He served as Prime Minister from 1947 to 1951.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

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• CCD: Crime Control Department.
• Province: Punjab.
• Approved by: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
• Technology: Artificial intelligence and modern forensic systems.
• Purpose: Improve crime investigation and control.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s delegation leader: Bilal Azhar Kayani.
• Conference: 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14).
• Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon.
• Organization: World Trade Organization (WTO).

Last verified on 11-08-2026