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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which legislative bill passed in 2023 sparked controversy regarding the powers of intelligence agencies to search and arrest?
The Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed by the Parliament in its final days. It initially contained provisions allowing intelligence agencies to search any person or place without a warrant, though some of the most controversial clauses were later modified following intense criticism from both treasury and opposition benches.
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Who was appointed as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan in August 2022 under the PDM government?
Jameel Ahmad was appointed as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a five-year term on August 19, 2022. His appointment came at a time when the country was facing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and a balance of payments crisis.
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Which major data-gathering exercise was completed in 2023, marking Pakistan's first-ever digital survey of its kind?
The 7th Population and Housing Census, conducted in early 2023, was Pakistan's first digital census. The results, approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI) in August 2023, showed the population at 241.49 million and became the basis for new delimitation of constituencies.
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On which date did Pakistan officially exit the FATF 'Grey List' after four years, during the PDM tenure?
Pakistan was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 'increased monitoring' list (Grey List) on October 21, 2022. This followed years of legislative and administrative reforms to combat money laundering and terror financing, which the PDM government finalized during its initial months.
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In June 2023, the PDM government amended the Elections Act to limit the disqualification period of lawmakers to how many years?
The amendment to the Elections Act 2017 reduced the disqualification period for lawmakers under Article 62(1)(f) to a maximum of five years. This was widely seen as a move to clear the way for PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and IPP leader Jahangir Tareen to participate in future elections.