Pakistan Affairs MCQs

Sikandar Mirza abrogated the first constitution of Pakistan (1956 Constitution) on October 7, 1958, by imposing martial law. The constitution was Pakistan's first republican constitution. Mirza declared martial law and appointed General Ayub Khan as the Chief Martial Law Administrator. Ayub Khan later deposed Mirza and became President.

Developing countries including Pakistan consider sovereignty, evaluation, formulation, and regional factors when preparing policy. Sovereignty is fundamental to policy-making as countries must act within their territorial and jurisdictional limits. Policy formulation requires balancing national interests with international obligations.

In Pakistan, General Elections are held after every 5 years. This is mandated by the Constitution of Pakistan (Article 52). However, early elections can be called in certain circumstances. General elections are held to elect members of the National Assembly and provincial assemblies. The next general election is held every five years.

The Indian Independence Act of 1947, passed by the British Parliament, formally provided for the partition of British India into the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan, and it was an arrangement that the Muslim League, the Congress, and Sikh representatives all ultimately accepted as the basis for the transfer of power.

The Tashkent Pact was signed on January 10, 1966, between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war. The agreement was mediated by the Soviet Union in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It required both countries to withdraw to pre-war positions and restore diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri of India died shortly after signing.

PARC (Pakistan Agricultural Research Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Korean firm to promote the agricultural sector. The partnership focused on agricultural research, technology transfer, and improving crop yields. This collaboration aims to enhance Pakistan's agricultural productivity and food security.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) office in Pakistan is situated in Islamabad. Pakistan was placed on the FATF's 'grey list' in 2018 for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. Pakistan established a dedicated FATF secretariat to coordinate actions to meet FATF requirements.

The proposed motorway from Gwadar in Pakistan to Kashghar (Kashgar) in China is approximately 3,000 kilometers long. This is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), connecting Gwadar Port to China's Xinjiang region via the Karakoram Highway. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity and trade.

The Indus Waters Treaty was mediated by the World Bank. It was signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan. The treaty allocated the waters of the Indus River system, with Pakistan receiving exclusive rights to the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, and India receiving rights to the Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas rivers.

Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545), the founder of the Suri Empire, constructed the Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road) during his reign. The road connected Chittagong in Bengal to Kabul in Afghanistan. It was later improved by the Mughals, especially by Emperor Shah Jahan. The road served as a vital trade and military route for centuries.