Explanation

Feature of the 1973 Constitution

1.      Bicameral Legislature.

2.      Fundamental Rights.

3.      Pakistan to be a Welfare State.

4.      A Written Constitution.

5.      Flexibility.

6.      Republican Form of Government.

7.      Federal Form of Government.

8.      Parliamentary Form of Government.

Explanation

Pakistan has three branches of government:

1. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
2. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.
3. The Judiciary Branch evaluates and interprets the laws.

The military is a part of the state apparatus but not a formal branch of government.

The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate

1. National Assembly: It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. 

2. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony.

Explanation

Pakistan's budget deficit for the fiscal year 2021-2022 was 7.9% of the budgetary target, or Rs 5.259 trillion.

The total revenue for the fiscal year was Rs 8035.383 billion, and the total expenditure was Rs 13,295.275 billion.

Explanation

Convention Muslim League was formed in 1962 by supporters of President Ayub Khan.

It backed Ayub's Basic Democracies system and became the government party during his rule.

Explanation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided in February of this year to reconsider the matter later regarding the issue of Pakistan's alleged failure to curb financing for terrorism.

This decision indicates that FATF will revisit the issue at a later date to assess Pakistan's compliance with international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Explanation

The Pakistani player who won the 1994 World Snooker Championship is Muhammad Yousaf.

He defeated Johannes R. Johanneson of Iceland 11-9 in Johannesburg to claim the championship.

In 1994 Pakistan was world champion of:

Explanation

The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was issued by two different individuals in Pakistan's history: General Yahya Khan in 1970 and General Pervez Musharraf in 2002.

The first LFO was used to establish the legal framework for the 1970 general elections.

The second LFO, issued by Musharraf, made constitutional amendments and extended his presidential term.

Explanation

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was hanged for the murder of Nawab Mohammad Ahmad Khan, a political rival, during his time in power.

Bhutto's hanging followed a controversial trial in 1979 under General Zia-ul-Haq's regime.

Explanation

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (PPP) announced the nationalization of major industries on January 2, 1972.

These industries included iron and steel, heavy engineering, heavy electricals, petrochemicals, cement, and public utilities.

Explanation

The movement was led by SCBA presidents:

Iftikhar M. Chaudhry

Munir A. Malik

Aitzaz Ahsan

Ali Ahmad Kurd

Nawaz Sharif

Latif Afridi

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The Lawyers' Movement, also known as the Movement for the Restoration of Judiciary or the Black Coat Protests,

The Lawyers' Movement was the popular mass protest movement initiated by the lawyers of Pakistan in response to the former president and army chief Pervez Musharraf's actions of 9 March 2007

Date: 9 March 2007 — 17 March 2009

Location: Nationwide, throughout Pakistan

Caused by: Suspension of chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

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