Justice Gulzar Ahmed focused heavily on the restoration of Karachi, ordering massive anti-encroachment drives to clear shops and houses built on drains and parks. This was a form of 'administrative activism' that displaced many but was intended to fix the city's infrastructure.
2852
Who was the first woman judge appointed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2022, a move seen as progressive judicial evolution?
Justice Ayesha Malik became the first female judge of the Supreme Court in January 2022. While her appointment was debated regarding 'seniority vs. merit,' it represented a shift in the judicial culture toward more diverse representation at the highest level.
2853
Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan as of late 2025?
General Asim Munir assumed the office of COAS in November 2022, succeeding General Bajwa. His tenure has been marked by a strong emphasis on economic revival through the SIFC and maintaining institutional integrity after the May 9 events.
2854
Which prime minister was famously referred to as the 'selected' Prime Minister by the opposition, implying establishment support?
During his tenure (2018–2022), Imran Khan was frequently targeted with the 'selected' label by the PDM opposition, who alleged that the 2018 elections were engineered by the military to bring him to power, marking a period of intense 'One Page' civil-military alignment.
2855
Which alliance was formed in 2022 to form a government after the removal of Imran Khan?
Following the successful vote of no-confidence in April 2022, the parties of the PDM alliance (PML-N, PPP, JUI-F, etc.) formed a coalition government with Shahbaz Sharif as Prime Minister, marking a new phase of alliance politics in Pakistan.
2856
The 'Pakistan Democratic Movement' (PDM), formed in 2020, was an alliance of how many political parties?
The PDM was an 11-party alliance formed in September 2020. It included the PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F, among others, with the goal of ousting the PTI government led by Imran Khan, which it successfully did via a no-confidence motion in April 2022.
2857
Which political party is led by the Sharifs (Nawaz and Shahbaz)?
The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) is led by the Sharif family. Nawaz Sharif has been Prime Minister three times, while Shahbaz Sharif served as Prime Minister from 2022-2023 and again after the 2024 elections.
2858
Which political alliance was formed in 2020 by opposition parties to challenge the PTI government?
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was an alliance of 11 political parties, including the PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F. It successfully moved a vote of no-confidence against Imran Khan in 2022.
2859
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (as of 2025)?
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been the Chairman of the PPP since 2007, following the assassination of his mother, Benazir Bhutto. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2022 to 2023.
2860
Which province has recently experimented with 'Neighborhood Councils' as part of its urban local government reforms?
Both KP (since 2013) and Punjab (under the 2019/2022 acts) have moved towards 'Neighborhood Councils' in urban areas to create smaller, more manageable units of representation within large cities like Lahore and Peshawar.
