Pakistan Studies

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the current Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan. He took office on 27 November 2022, succeeding General Nadeem Raza. General Nadeem Raza served as CJCSC from November 2019 to November 2022. Therefore, the correct answer is General Sahir Shamshad Mirza (option B).

Punjab province of Pakistan is divided into 10 divisions and 34 districts. Therefore, option C (34) is the correct number of districts.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was executed by hanging on April 4, 1979, following a controversial trial. This date is historically documented and widely accepted.

The preliminary agreement for the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project was signed in 1995, marking the start of formal cooperation on this energy initiative between Pakistan and Iran.

Punjab province of Pakistan currently has 36 districts. Therefore, option B is correct, while option C (41) is incorrect.

The Interim Constitution of Pakistan (1972) was primarily based on the Government of India Act 1935, which was amended to suit Pakistan's needs. The Indian Independence Act 1947 ended British rule but did not serve as the constitutional basis for Pakistan's Interim Constitution.

The book 'The Battle for Pakistan' is authored by Anatol Lieven, making option B the correct answer. Shuja Nawaz is a different author known for other works on Pakistan.

National Minority Day in Pakistan is observed on 10 August to recognize and celebrate the rights and contributions of minority communities in the country.

Ayub Khan, the former President of Pakistan, died on 19 April 1974. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Dawn and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is 1974, which corresponds to option C.

The first novel written in the Sindhi language is widely recognized as "Zeenat," authored by Mirza Qaleech Baig. This novel marks a significant milestone in Sindhi literature as the earliest example of the novel form.