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Explanation

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy, A Historical Analysis was written by Samuel Martin Burke

Samuel Martin Burke was a Pakistani writer and professor, died in 2010.

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MUG 10-12-2022

Explanation

The length of the common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2611 km

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The common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan called Durand Line

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Durand line is drawn in 1893 between Mortimer Durand and Abdul Rahman

Durand line agreement between Mortimer Durand and Abdul Rahman.

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According to the Survey of Pakistan, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2611 km

Explanation

104 is the rank of Pakistan in the Global Democracy Index 2021

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This index was published by the Economic Intelligence Unit in February 2022.

 Pakistan was ranked 104th among 167 states on the global Democracy Index 2021

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117 is the rank of Pakistan in V-Dem’s Democracy Report 2022

In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, Pakistan ranks 99th out of the 121 countries

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Explanation

First five countries to officially recognize Pakistan.

1. Iran - August 22, 1947
2. Turkey - September 16, 1947
3. Indonesia - Shortly after, in 1947 
4. Afghanistan - September 1947
5. United States -  1947

Explanation

In October 2014, Malala, along with Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi .

At age 17, she became the youngest person to receive this prize.

About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12.

Explanation

International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

Explanation

Khokhrapar border is suited in the Tharparker district

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Khokhropar is a border town situated in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan.

 It is located at 25°41 North 70°12 East and has an altitude of 71 meters

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ND03-12-2022

Explanation

Reduces the volume of trade

Tariffs are government-imposed taxes on goods and services imported from other countries that aim to raise prices, make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, compared to domestic goods and services.

Explanation

In February 2021, Germany declined the license to two firms planning the export of small arms to India due to the Indian army’s poor human rights record in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).

Though Germany is India’s sixth-largest trading partner

and its largest trading partner from the European Union, it feared that its small arms could be used against the civilian population in IIOJK.

Explanation

Faisalabad is known as the "Manchester of Pakistan" due to its large textile industry.

It is a major hub for cloth manufacturing, textile mills, and exports.