General Sir Douglas Gracey was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 11th February 1948, succeeding British officers as the military transitioned to Pakistani leadership. His tenure included managing the early stages of the Kashmir conflict.
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When did India refer the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations?
On 31st December 1947, India referred the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations, accusing Pakistan of supporting tribal incursions. This marked the beginning of the UN’s involvement in the Kashmir conflict, which remains unresolved.
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When did Dir and Chitral States accede to Pakistan?
On 11th November 1947, the princely states of Dir and Chitral acceded to Pakistan, consolidating its territorial boundaries. This accession was part of the broader integration of princely states into Pakistan following independence.
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When did the NWFP Government ban the Red Shirts Organization of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan?
On 16th September 1947, the NWFP government banned the Red Shirts (Khudai Khidmatgar), a pro-Congress movement led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, due to its opposition to Pakistan’s formation. The ban aimed to curb potential unrest in the province.
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When was the first working day of Pakistan Government Offices?
The first working day of Pakistan’s government offices was 19th August 1947, marking the operational start of the new nation’s administrative machinery. This followed the establishment of key institutions in Karachi, the interim capital.
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When did Pakistan become a member of the U.N. by a unanimous vote of the Security Council?
Pakistan was admitted to the United Nations on 30th September 1947 by a unanimous Security Council vote, despite Afghanistan’s initial opposition over the Durand Line. This membership affirmed Pakistan’s sovereignty on the global stage.
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When was Quaid-i-Azam sworn in as Governor-General by Chief Justice Abdul Rashid in Lahore?
On 15th August 1947, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as Pakistan’s first Governor-General by Chief Justice Mian Abdul Rashid in Lahore. This ceremony marked the formal establishment of Pakistan’s government post-independence.
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When did the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan approve the design of Pakistan’s National Flag?
On 11th August 1947, the Constituent Assembly approved the design of Pakistan’s National Flag, featuring a white stripe and a green field with a crescent and star. This act symbolized the new nation’s identity and unity on the eve of independence.
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When was the Pakistan Constituent Assembly formed?
The Pakistan Constituent Assembly was formed on 26th July 1947, just weeks before independence. Tasked with drafting the constitution and serving as the interim legislature, it was led by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its first president.
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Which region decided by vote to join Pakistan on 20th July 1947?
On 20th July 1947, a referendum in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) resulted in a vote to join Pakistan, despite opposition from the Congress-aligned Khudai Khidmatgar movement. This decision was crucial for consolidating Pakistan’s northwestern territories.
