Explanation

World Happiness Report 2021

Issuer: UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Releasing date: 19 March 2021

Topper: Finland 

Total countries: 149

Afghanistan: 149 

Pakistan: 105

Explanation

Quaid e Azam worked as governor-general of Pakistan for 13 months

from 14 August 1947 – 11 September 1948

He was the 1st Governor-General of Pakistan.

Succeeded by: Khawaja Nazimuddin

Additional information:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the league in 1913.

He was 37 years old when he joined Muslim League.

Explanation

Akram Khan Durrani: remained chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (from 2002 to 2007)

Akram Khan Durrani: remained federal minister for housing (from 2013 to 2018)

Explanation

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif  served as the prime minister of Pakistan for three non-consecutive terms.

first duration of Nawaz Sharif 1990-1993

second duration 1997-1999

third duration 2013-2017

AGM 08-01-2023

Explanation

Signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on 21 October 2024.

About 26th amendment of the constitution of Pakistan.

Approved by Senate on 20 October 2024 (65 votes).

Approved by National Assembly on 21 October 2024 (225 votes).

Explanation

PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority) is the authorized agency to sanction licenses for cable television and FM radio in Pakistan.

PEMRA was established in 2002 to regulate and monitor electronic media in Pakistan, including television, radio, and digital media.

PEMRA's responsibilities include:

• Issuing licenses for cable television and FM radio
• Regulating content and advertising on electronic media
• Ensuring compliance with media regulations and codes of conduct
• Protecting consumer rights and interests

Explanation

In December 1971, after the fall of East Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was appointed as both the President of Pakistan and the Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator.

He assumed the presidency on December 20, 1971, following the resignation of Yahya Khan.

Later, he also served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977 after the post was recreated by a new constitution.

Explanation

The foreign minister of Pakistan Mr. Z.A Bhutto at the time of the Tashkent Declaration

The Tashkent Declaration was signed between India and Pakistan 

It was signed on 10 January 1966 to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
It was a peace agreement 
Through the mediation of the Soviet Union 
It was signed by:

• President of Pakistan Ayub Khan 
• by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri 

Explanation

A U-Turn came in the foreign policy of Pakistan after the world launched a war against terrorism in September 11, 2001

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

MUG 10-12-2022

ND16-3-2023

Explanation

At the time of the partition of Punjab, there were nineteen jails in the province. 

21 jails were constructed in Punjab province after partition.

Number

Central Jails 9

District Jails 25

Sub Jails 2

Women Jails 1

Borstal Institutions & Juvenile Jails 2

High Security Prison 1

Total Jails in Punjab: 43

Jails Constructed After Partition :21