Pakistan Studies

The referendum on General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamisation policy and extension of his presidential term was held on December 19, 1984. This referendum was a significant political event in Pakistan's history during Zia's regime.

The book 'Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia' was written by Atif Ali Chauhan, making option A the correct answer. The other options are not associated with this book.

The chaiwala who became famous on social media in 2016 is Arshad Khan, not Irshad Khan. Arshad Khan, an 18-year-old tea seller from Islamabad, gained viral fame after a photographer named Jiah Ali posted his photo on Instagram. His striking blue eyes and unique presence made him an internet sensation, leading to modeling contracts and later opening his own café named Café Chaiwala. The other options, including Irshad Khan, Kamal Khan, and Rasheed Khan, are not associated with this viral fame.

The 19th SAARC Summit scheduled in Islamabad in 2016 was postponed primarily due to opposition from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh following the Uri attack in India. These countries expressed concerns over security, leading to the postponement.

Muhammad Hamza Shahzad, a seven-year-old British Pakistani boy from Birmingham, UK, became the world's youngest qualified computer programmer in September 2016. He passed the Microsoft Software Development Fundamentals exam with a high score, earning certifications that made him the youngest Microsoft Office Professional at age six and the youngest qualified programmer at seven. He was tutored by his father, Asim, a tech expert. This achievement was widely reported and recognized until the record was surpassed in 2020 by Arham Om Talsania. Therefore, option B, Hamza Shahzad, is correct.

The Department of Physics at Punjab University (Lahore) was renamed as the Abdus Salam Center for Physics, approved by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in December 2016. This honors the Nobel laureate physicist Abdus Salam, who was associated with Punjab University.

The Shahid Afridi Cricket Stadium is located in Khyber Agency and was inaugurated by General Raheel Sharif in November 2016, making option B the correct answer. The other stadiums are located in different regions of Pakistan.

Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military patrolling exercise held in Wales, United Kingdom. The Pakistan Army has won gold medals in this prestigious event, confirming Wales as the correct location.

The 2017 Heart of Asia – Istanbul Ministerial Process was hosted by Pakistan, which is a key participant in this regional initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.

Justice Mian Saqib Nisar took oath as Chief Justice of Pakistan on 31 December 2016. Multiple reliable sources including Dawn, Associated Press of Pakistan, and Wikipedia confirm the oath-taking date as 31 December 2016, not 25 December 2016. Therefore, option B is correct.

PRA stands for Punjab Revenue Authority in Pakistan, which is responsible for collecting and managing sales tax in the Punjab province. The other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the official name of PRA.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2016, relates to the establishment of military courts (Pak Army Trial Courts) for speedy trial of terrorism-related cases. It does not pertain to the powers of Election Commission members, NRO, or remain unmade.

According to multiple authoritative sources including the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and Wikipedia, Pakistan conducted its 6th national population census in 2017. The previous censuses were held in 1951, 1961, 1972, 1981, and 1998. Therefore, the 2017 census was the 6th population census since independence, not the 7th as originally stated. The confusion in the original explanation is clarified by official records confirming 2017 as the 6th census.

Yawar Hayat Khan was a renowned former producer and director of Pakistan Television (PTV) who died at the age of 73 due to lung complications in Lahore on November 3, 2016. He was a key figure in shaping PTV's drama serials and created many memorable productions. The other options do not correspond to this fact. The original answer 'Azeem Bombywalay' is not supported by any credible sources, whereas multiple reliable sources confirm Yawar Hayat's death and contributions.

Mansura, the historical city and former capital of Sindh, is located near Matiari in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Therefore, option A (Matiari) is correct.

Pakistan received its first loan from the USA in 1949 as part of early economic and military aid following its independence in 1947. This aid was aimed at supporting Pakistan's development and strategic alignment during the early Cold War period.

Pakistan's Babur-III submarine-launched cruise missile, test-fired on 9 January 2017, has an estimated range of approximately 550 kilometres, making option B correct.

In November 2016, the Pakistan Army shot down an Indian quadcopter drone at the Line of Control (LOC) in the Rakhchakri sector. This incident was widely reported and is associated specifically with the Rakhchakri sector.

The Ababeel missile is Pakistan's surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of delivering multiple warheads using Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing it to target multiple locations simultaneously. Other missiles like Shaheen-II, Nasr, and Ghauri do not have confirmed MIRV capabilities.

The Ojhri Camp tragedy occurred on 10 May 1988, when a munitions depot exploded near Rawalpindi, Pakistan, causing widespread damage and casualties.

A "combing operation" refers to a security operation where forces systematically search an area to find hidden terrorists or militants. This is a common term used in military and law enforcement contexts, especially in counter-terrorism.

Muhammad Ayub Khuhro served as the Chief Minister of Sindh three times, making option C the correct answer.

Justice (R) Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui served as the 16th Chief Justice of Pakistan. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's judicial history.

As of current records, three Chiefs of Army Staff of Pakistan have been selected from the Baloch Regiment. This is a notable fact in Pakistan military history, making option B correct.

Hazrat Mian Muhammad Chaneeh (1127-1207 Hijri) was a renowned Sufi saint known for founding the Dargah of Ujjan Faqeers in Matiari, Sindh. Therefore, option B (Matiari) is the correct answer.