Pakistan Politics | MCQs

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• Shahbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan on April 11, 2022, following a successful no-confidence motion against the previous PM, Imran Khan.

Important Note:

• He was re-elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 3, 2024, after securing 201 votes in the National Assembly.

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President Ayub Khan resigned from office on March 25, 1969.

He was the commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army 

He was the third President of Pakistan from 25 March 1969 until December 1971.

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Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk played a key role in drafting the demands of the Simla Deputation (1906).

He was a pivotal moment in the political awakening of Muslims in British India.

The delegation, led by Aga Khan III, met Lord Minto (the Viceroy) and presented demands for separate electorates and safeguards for Muslim political rights.

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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

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The Charter of Democracy was signed by Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League and Benazir Bhutto of the Pakistan Peoples Party on May 14, 2006, in London.

The Charter of Democracy is the document, signaling an alliance between two significant political parties in Pakistan,

The Charter of Democracy was established by the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état led by General Pervez Musharraf

The Charter of Democracy restores the civilian democratic rule

ND30-4-2023

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Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan.

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The local government system brings governance closer to the people, allowing for faster and more responsive service delivery.

It helps decentralize power from federal/provincial levels and encourages community participation in development.

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The judiciary in Pakistan plays a key role in interpreting the Constitution and laws of the country.

It ensures justice, protects fundamental rights, and maintains checks and balances on the executive and legislative branches.

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