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Born in January

1 January 1819: Arthur Hugh Clough (UK) Poet, educationalist, and the devoted assistant to Florence Nightingale 1 January 1872: Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon Memon (Pakistan) British Indian politician who contributed a lot towards developing and defining the role of Muslims in economic, educational, social and political fields in the Indian subcontinent 1 January 1901: Abdul Karim Gaddai (Pakistan) Sindhi poet 1 January 1904: Fazal Elahi Chaudhry (Pakistan) 5th President of Pakistan from 14 August 1973 to 16 September 1978 1 January 1924: Dr. Begum Ashraf Abbasi (Pakistan) 1st female Deputy Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan 1 January 1928: Abdul Sattar Edhi (Pakistan) Philanthropist, ascetic and humanitarian who founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs the world's largest volunteer ambulance network 1 January 1934: Syed Ghous Ali Shah (Pakistan) Chief Minister of Sindh 1 January 1942: Syed Ali Nawaz Shah Rizvi (Pakistan) Politician from Pakistan People'

Imran Khan tenure challenge

5 years = 17 August 2023 Nawabzada Khan Liaquat Ali Khan 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan 15 August 1947 - 16 October 1951 = 4 years, 2 months, 2 days Imran Khan = 20 October 2022 Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (3rd term) 5 June 2013 - 28 July 2017 = 4 years, 1 month, 23 days Imran Khan = 10 October 2022 Makhdoom Syed Yousuf Raza Shah Geelani 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan 25 March 2008 - 26 April 2012 = 4 years, 1 month, 2 days Imran Khan = 20 September 2022 Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan 14 August 1973 - 5 July 1977 = 3 years, 10 months, 21 days Imran Khan = 9 July 2022 Shaukat Aziz 17th Prime Minister of Pakistan 28 August 2004 - 15 November 2007 = 3 years, 2 months, 18 days Imran Khan = 5 November 2021 Muhammad Khan Junejo 10th Prime Minister of Pakistan 24 March 1985 - 29 May 1988 = 3 years, 2 months, 5 days Imran Khan = 23 October 2021 Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (2nd term) 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan 19 October 1993 - 5 November 1996 = 3

Tenures of Prime Ministers of Pakistan

Nawabzada Khan Liaquat Ali Khan 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan 15 August 1947 - 16 October 1951 = 4 years, 2 months, 2 days Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (3rd term) 5 June 2013 - 28 July 2017 = 4 years, 1 month, 23 days Makhdoom Syed Yousuf Raza Shah Geelani 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan 25 March 2008 - 26 April 2012 = 4 years, 1 month, 2 days Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan 14 August 1973 - 5 July 1977 = 3 years, 10 months, 21 days Shaukat Aziz 17th Prime Minister of Pakistan 28 August 2004 - 15 November 2007 = 3 years, 2 months, 18 days Muhammad Khan Junejo 10th Prime Minister of Pakistan 24 March 1985 - 29 May 1988 = 3 years, 2 months, 5 days Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (2nd term) 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan 19 October 1993 - 5 November 1996 = 3 years, 17 days Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (2nd term) 14th Prime Minister of Pakistan 17 February 1997 - 12 October 1999 = 2 years, 7 months, 25 days Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (1st term) 6 November

Answers of Quiz 2261 (Asma Jahangir)

1. On 27 January 1952 in Lahore, Punjab 2. Kakazai Pashtun 3. Malik Ghulam Jilani, a civil servant and politician 4. Begum Sabiha Jilani 5. Lawyer, Human Rights activist 6. From 1987 to 2011 7. In 2005 8. From 27 October 2010 to 31 October 2012 9. In Iran from 1 November 2016 until her death on 11 February 2018 10. Tahir Jahangir 11. Munizae Jahangir (journalist) and Sulema Jahangir (Lawyer) 12. Jilani Jahangir 13. An advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and a human-rights activist 14. I. Divine Sanction? The Hudood Ordinance (1988, 2003) II. Children of a Lesser God: Child Prisoners of Pakistan(1992) III. Whither are We! 15. On 11 February 2018 16. 66 years 17. Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2010), Martin Ennals Award (1995), Ramon Magsaysay Award (2005), Leo Eitinger Award (2002), Four Freedoms Award (2010), Right Livelihood Award, United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights (2018), Nishan-e-Imtiaz (2018) (Posthumously) 18. (D) 4th (Begum Ra'na Liaquat Ali Khan i

Quiz 2261 (Asma Jahangir)

Q1. When was she born? Q2. What was her ethnicity? Q3. What was the name of her father? Q4. What was the name of her mother? Q5. What was her profession? Q6. She served as the Head of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan from ----- Q7. In which year she was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize? Q8. She was the 1st woman to be elected as President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in ----- Q9. She served as United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief in ----- Q10. What was the name of her spouse? Q11. What are names of her daughters? Q12. What is the name of her son? Q13. Her sister Hina Jilani is also ----- Q14. Which books she wrote? Q15. When she died? Q16. What was her total age? Q17. Which awards she received? Q18. Asma Jahangir is the ----- Pakistani woman to be awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize. (A) 1st (B) 2nd (C) 3rd (D) 4th Q19. On 9 August 2018, the inaugural Asma Jahangir Scholarship was awarded to a

Answers of Quiz 2259 (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose)

1. On 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, India 2. Swaraj 3. Forward 4. In 1938 and 1939 5. In May 1942 6. From 21 October 1943 to 18 August 1945 7. Give me your blood and I will give you freedom. 8. Jai Hind 9. The Indian Struggle 10. On 18 August 1945 11. 48 years

Quiz 2259 (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose)

Q1. When was he born? Q2. He started newspaper ----- Q3. He was also editor of newspaper ----- Q4. He served as the President of Indian National Congress (INC) in ----- Q5. He met with Adolf Hitler in ----- Q6. He was the Head of State and Head of Government (Prime Minister) of undivided India from ----- Q7. His famous quote was ----- Q8. His famous slogan was ----- Q9. Which books he wrote? Q10. When he died? Q11. What was his total age? Reply must.

Answers of Quiz 2258 (Sahibzada Muhammad Ali Bogra)

1. On 19 October 1909 in Barisal, Bangladesh 2. Nawab Ali Chaudhry 3. 1949 4. Canada 5. 2nd (after Abul Hassan Isfahani) 6. 3rd (after Nawabzada Khan Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin) 7. 2nd (after Khawaja Nazimuddin) 8. 2nd (after Khawaja Nazimuddin) 9. Khawaja Nazimuddin 10. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali 11. Malik Ghulam Muhammad and Iskander Mirza 12. 3rd (after Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman and Khawaja Nazimuddin) 13. 3rd (after Nawabzada Khan Liaquat Ali Khan and Khawaja Nazimuddin) 14. On 7 October 1953 15. On 22 November 1954 16. 3rd (after Nawabzada Khan Liaquat Ali Khan and Zafarullah Khan) 17. Zhou Enlai 18. 17 April 1953 to 12 August 1955 = 2 years, 3 months, 26 days 19. 4th 20. 7th 21. Hameeda Begum and Aliya Begum 22. On 23 January 1963 (lies buried in Dhaka) 23. 53 years

Quiz 2258 (Sahibzada Muhammad Ali Bogra)

Q1. When was he born? Q2. His grandfather ----- founded the Dhaka University. Q3. He served as Ambassador of Pakistan to Burma from 1948 to ----- Q4. He served as 1st High Commissioner of Pakistan to ----- from 1949 to 1952. Q5. He served as ----- Ambassador of Pakistan to United States from 27 February 1952 to 16 April 1953. Q6. He served as the ----- Prime Minister of Pakistan. Q7. He was ----- Bengali speaking Prime Minister of Pakistan. Q8. He was ----- Bangladesh born Prime Minister of Pakistan. Q9. Who was his predecessor? Q10. Who was his successor? Q11. He took oath under Governor General ----- Q12. He served as ----- President of Pakistan Muslim League from 17 April 1953 to 12 August 1955. Q13. He served as ----- Defence Minister of Pakistan from 17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954. Q14. He presented Bogra Formula in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on ----- Q15. When he presented One Unit in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan? Q16. He served

25 Questions About Lunar Eclipse

Q1. ----- occurs when three heavenly bodies Sun, Moon and Earth come into line so that one blocks out the other. (A) Solar Eclipse (B) Lunar Eclipse (C) Eclipse (D) None of them Ans: (C) Eclipse Q2. When the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, it casts its shadow on the ----- causing a Lunar Eclipse. (A) Sun (B) Moon (C) Earth (D) Stars Ans: (B) Moon Q3. Lunar Eclipse is caused when the ----- (A) Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth (B) Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon (C) Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon (D) None of them Ans: (B) Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon Q4. Lunar Eclipse occurs on a ----- (A) New Moon (B) Half Moon (C) Full Moon (D) Quarter Moon Ans: (C) Full Moon Q5. How many types of Lunar Eclipse are? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 Ans: (C) 3 Total, Partial and Penumbral Q6. In ----- Earth's shadow completely covers the Moon. (A) Total Lunar Eclipse (B) Partial Lunar Eclipse (C) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (

Answers of Quiz 2256 (World Religion Day)

1. On 3rd Sunday of January every year 2. Christianity (Esaiyyat) 3. Islam 4. Hinduism 5. Buddhism (Budhmat) 6. Folk religion 7. Islam 8. Russia 9. Church (Girja) 10. Mosque (Masjid) 11. Temple (Mandir) 12. Pagoda 13. Synagogue 14. Gurdwara 15. Christian (Esai) 16. Muslim (Musalman) 17. Hindu 18. Jew (Yahoodi) 19. Sikh 20. Persian (Parsi)

Quiz 2256 (World Religion Day)

Q1. When is World Religion Day observed? Q2. Which is the largest religion of the world? Q3. Which is the 2nd largest religion of the world? Q4. Which is the 3rd largest religion of the world? Q5. Which is the 4th largest religion of the world? Q6. Which is the 5th largest religion of the world? Q7. Which is the fastest growing religion of the world? Q8. Which is the largest communist country of the world? Q9. Worship place of Christians is called ----- Q10. Worship place of Muslims is called ----- Q11. Worship place of Hindus is called ----- Q12. Worship place of Buddhists is called ----- Q13. Worship place of Jews is called ----- Q14. Worship place of Sikhs is called ----- Q15. Adherent of Christianity is called ----- Q16. Adherent of Islam is called ----- Q17. Adherent of Hinduism is called ----- Q18. Adherent of Judaism is called ----- Q19. Adherent of Sikhism is called ----- Q20. Adherent of Zorostrianism is called ----- Reply must.

50 MCQs About the Prime Ministers of Pakistan (Part-IV)

Q1. The Prime Minister of Pakistan ----- (A) Leads the executive branch of the government (B) Oversees the economic growth (C) Heads the Council of Common Interests (D) Heads the Cabinet (E) Vested with the command authority over the nuclear arsenals (F) All of them Ans: (F) All of them Q2. Constitutionally, the Prime Minister serves as the chief adviser to --- on critical matters and plays an influential role in appointment in each branch & the military leadership as well as ensuring the control of the military through chairman joint chiefs. (A) Chief Justice of Pakistan (B) President of Pakistan (C) Chairman of Senate (D) Speaker of National Assembly Ans: (B) President of Pakistan

50 MCQs About the Prime Ministers of Pakistan (Part-III)

Q1. The Prime Minister leads the ----- Branch of the Government. (A) Judicial (B) Legislative (C) Executive (D) All Ans: (C) Executive Q2. Who is the Chief Executive of Pakistan? (A) President of Pakistan (B) Prime Minister of Pakistan (C) Chief of Army Staff (D) Chief Justice of Pakistan Ans: (B) Prime Minister of Pakistan Q3. What powers Constitution of Pakistan gives to Prime Minister? (A) Command authority over the nuclear arsenals (B) Represents the country in various delegations, high level meetings and international organisations that require the attendance of the highest government office (C) Addresses to the nation on various issues of national or other importance (D) All of them Ans: (D) All of them Q4. Prime Minister may resign in the written form under his hand addressed to ----- (A) President (B) Chief Justice (C) Speaker (D) Parliament Ans: (A) President Q5. How many India-born persons served as Prime Minister of Pakistan? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D

50 MCQs About the Prime Ministers of Pakistan (Part-II)

Q1. The Constitution of Pakistan requires that the Prime Minister be a Muslim ----- (A) Member of the Senate (B) Member of the National Assembly (C) Member of the Provincial Assembly (D) A or B Ans: (B) A or B Q2. The form of oath of the Prime Minister has been set out in which schedule of Constitution 1973? (A) 1st (B) 2nd (C) 3rd (D) None of these Ans: (C) 3rd Q3. Who is the real ruler of Pakistan? (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Chief of Army Staff (D) Chief Justice Ans: (A) Prime Minister Q4. Prime Minister of Pakistan is also ----- in National Assembly of Pakistan. (A) Leader of the House (B) Leader of the Opposition (C) President (D) Presiding Officer Ans: (A) Leader of the House Q5. What is called the official residence of Prime Minister of Pakistan? (A) Prime Minister's Palace (B) Prime Minister's House (C) Prime Minister's Secretariat (D) Prime Minister's Court Ans: (C) Prime Minister's Secretariat Q6. Minimum age require

50 MCQs About the Prime Ministers of Pakistan (Part-I)

Q1. Who is the Head of Government of Pakistan according to the 1973 Constitution? (A) Chief of Army Staff (B) Chief Justice of Pakistan (C) President of Pakistan (D) Prime Minister of Pakistan Ans: (D) Prime Minister of Pakistan Q2. The Prime Minister is usually always in-charge/Chairman of: (A) Planning Commission (B) National Command Authority (C) National Security Council (D) Economic Coordination Committee (E) Cabinet Committee on National Security (F) All of them Ans: (F) All of them Q3. According to the Constitution, Prime Minister is appointed by ----- (A) President (B) National Assembly (C) Senate (D) Chief Justice of Pakistan Ans: (B) National Assembly Q4. Prime Minister of Pakistan can be elected from ----- (A) National Assembly (B) Senate (C) Provincial Assemblies (D) A and B Ans: (D) A and B Ans: The candidates for the Prime Minister are Members of the National Assembly (MNA) or Senate (Senator) who were chosen by directly elections through popula

Answers of Quiz 2252 (Hazrat Shah Abdul Karim of Bulri)

1. On 20 January 1536 in Matiari 2. (B) Tando Muhammad Khan 3. Syed Jalal 4. Syed Jamal Shah 5. Syed Abdul Quddus Shah 6. Syed Habibullah Shah 7. In 1623 8. 87 years 9. Mir Daryai Tharawi 10. (C) Chaucer 11. (E) All of them 12. Shah = Emperor Abdul = Servant of Karim =

Quiz 2252 (Hazrat Shah Abdul Karim of Bulri)

Q1. When was he born? Q2. He spent most of his life in Bulri, a village in ----- District of Sindh province. (A) Matiari (B) Tando Muhammad Khan (C) Badin (D) Thatta Q3. He was brought up by his elder brother ----- Q4. What was the name of his son who was the great-grandfather of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai? Q5. What was the name of his grandson who was the grandfather of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai? Q6. What was the name of his great grandson who was the father of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai? Q7. When he died? Q8. What was his total age? Q9. His poetry and malfuzat appeared for the first time in Bayan-al-Arifin, a Persian work, written by a disciple he had later in his life named ----- in 1630, seven years after his death. Q10. He has been called the ----- of Sindhi Literature. (A) Shakespeare (B) Milton (C) Chaucer (D) None of them Q11. ----- were the constant companions of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. (A) Quran (B) Hadith (C) Masnawi of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (

104 MCQs About the Presidents of Pakistan

Q1. The post of President of Pakistan was created on ----- (A) 15 August 1947 (B) 16 October 1951 (C) 24 October 1954 (D) 23 March 1956 Ans: (D) 23 March 1956 Q2. According to the 1956 Constitution, the post of ----- was changed to President of Pakistan. (A) Head of State of Pakistan (B) Governor General of Pakistan (C) Prime Minister of Pakistan (D) Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Ans: (B) Governor General of Pakistan Q3. Who is the Head of State of Pakistan according to the 1973 Constitution? (A) President of Pakistan (B) Prime Minister of Pakistan (C) Chief Justice of Pakistan (D) Chief of Army Staff Ans: (A) President of Pakistan Q4. Who is the civilian Commander-in-chief of Pakistan Armed Forces? (A) Prime Minister of Pakistan (B) President of Pakistan (C) Chief Justice of Pakistan (D) Citizen of Pakistan Ans: (B) President of Pakistan Q5. The President of Pakistan represents ----- (A) Federal units of Pakistan (B) Central Government of Pakistan (