Karachi was chosen as the first capital of Pakistan because of its infrastructure, port, and relative readiness to house the new central government departments.
1252
The biggest administrative problem facing Pakistan was the acute shortage of competent and experienced personnel in the:
Since the Central Government of United India was located in Delhi, most experienced officers were non-Muslims or remained in India, leaving Pakistan's new Central Government with a severe shortage of staff.
1253
The immediate task before the nation after Independence was to establish a:
Upon independence, Pakistan faced the monumental task of setting up basic government and administrative structures from scratch, as the previous systems were centered in Delhi.
1254
Who urged the Quaid-e-Azam to take up the mission of reorganization and revitalization of Muslim India?
Allama Iqbal wrote a series of letters to Jinnah during the 1930s, urging him to return from London and lead the Muslims of India toward their political destiny.
1255
Who said that 'To me Iqbal was a friend, guide and philosopher'?
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah held Allama Iqbal in high esteem and famously referred to him as his friend, guide, and philosopher, especially regarding the vision for a separate Muslim state.
1256
When did Allama Iqbal further elaborate the cause of Muslims?
Allama Iqbal participated in the second and third Round Table Conferences in London (1931-1932), where he further elaborated on the political and cultural identity of the Muslims of India.
1257
Whose claim made the Muslims something more than a community—'a nation'?
It was Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's persistent political struggle and claim that Muslims were not just a minority community but a distinct nation that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan.
1258
Who served as the Speaker of the National Assembly throughout the PDM government's tenure (2022-2023)?
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, a senior leader of the PPP and former Prime Minister, was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the National Assembly on April 16, 2022. He oversaw the house during a period characterized by the mass resignations of PTI members and subsequent by-elections.
1259
What was the peak headline inflation rate (CPI) recorded in May 2023, the highest in Pakistan's history?
In May 2023, Pakistan's headline inflation reached a record high of 37.97% on a year-on-year basis. This unprecedented surge was driven by high food prices, energy costs, and the devaluation of the rupee, posing a major challenge for the PDM government's economic management.
1260
The 'Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2023' introduced a ban on which activity for retired military personnel?
This amendment barred retired military officers from participating in political activities for two years after their retirement. For those who served in sensitive positions, the ban was extended to five years, aimed at maintaining the institutional neutrality of the armed forces.
