Pakistan Studies

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum voting age is 18 years. This is confirmed by the Constitution itself and the Election Commission of Pakistan's laws and orders. The original voting age was 21 in earlier laws, but the 1973 Constitution and subsequent amendments set it at 18 years. Therefore, option B (18) is the correct answer.

Gwadar Port is operated by the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), which manages the port under a lease agreement with Pakistan. This makes option C the correct answer.

The first digital census in Pakistan was conducted in 2023, marking a significant advancement in data collection methods by utilizing digital technology for the first time in the country's census history.

"Shah Latif’s Message" by G.M. Syed is known as a commentary on the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, analyzing his spiritual and philosophical messages. The other books focus on different themes such as politics and religion.

G.M. Syed was a prominent Sindhi nationalist and writer, and his work "Jesa Maine Dekha" is written in Sindhi. Therefore, the correct answer is Sindhi.

The old name of Lahore is believed to be 'Lava-Pura,' which is derived from Lava, the son of the Hindu deity Rama, according to local legend and historical references. The other options refer to different places or are incorrect.

Kanwal Nasir was the first woman anchor of PTV news, pioneering female news presentation in Pakistan Television. The other options are not historically recognized for this role.

Pakistan conducted its successful nuclear tests on 28 May 1998, known as Chagai-I, marking its entry into the group of nuclear-armed states.

Anarkali Bazaar in Lahore is renowned for its traditional items, including handicrafts, clothing, and cultural artifacts, making it the most famous traditional bazaar in the city.

The Lahore Resolution of 1940 was a formal political statement that called for independent states for Muslims in northwestern and eastern British India, which directly led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The other options were important events but did not specifically lead to Pakistan's creation.