National Facts of Pakistan
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The birthday of 'The Great Game' pioneer and Muslim reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is on:
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October 17
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of the Aligarh Movement and the 'Two-Nation Theory' architect, was born on October 17, 1817. His birth anniversary is remembered by educational institutions (like Aligarh Old Boys) across Pakistan to honor his role in the intellectual and educational awakening of Muslims.
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Which day is remembered as the 'Day of the National Anthem's adoption'?
Answer:
August 13
The National Anthem of Pakistan (Qaumi Tarana), written by Hafeez Jalandhari and composed by Ahmed G. Chagla, was officially adopted on August 13, 1954. The day is remembered as a milestone in the creation of Pakistan's distinct national symbols.
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On which day does the Christian community in Pakistan observe the death anniversary of Shahbaz Bhatti, the martyred Minister of Minorities?
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March 2
Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated on March 2, 2011, for his advocacy for religious freedom and the rights of minorities. His death is remembered annually by human rights activists and religious communities as a sacrifice for a pluralistic and tolerant Pakistan.
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The 'Youm-e-Dua' (Day of Prayer) was officially observed in Pakistan during which recent global crisis?
Answer:
The COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the government of Pakistan designated a Friday as 'Youm-e-Dua' to seek divine intervention and to remember those who lost their lives to the virus. It highlighted the national spirit of coming together in times of tragedy.
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The birthday of the prominent poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, often remembered for his revolutionary themes, is:
Answer:
February 13
Faiz Ahmed Faiz was born on February 13, 1911. He is remembered in Pakistan for his deep influence on Urdu literature and his commitment to the struggle for the oppressed. His birth and death anniversaries are marked by literary festivals across the country.
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On which day is the 'National Sports Day' celebrated in Pakistan to remember the achievements of players like Jahangir Khan?
Answer:
August 28
August 28 is observed as National Sports Day in Pakistan. It is a day to remember the golden era of Pakistani sports, particularly in squash, hockey, and cricket, and to encourage the youth to pursue athletics and healthy lifestyles.
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The anniversary of the 'Lahore Declaration' (1999) between Nawaz Sharif and A.B. Vajpayee is in:
Answer:
February
The Lahore Declaration was signed in February 1999 following the Indian Prime Minister's bus journey to Lahore. It is remembered as a major effort toward peace between the two nuclear neighbors, although it was short-lived due to the subsequent Kargil conflict.
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The birth anniversary of 'Baba-e-Urdu' Maulvi Abdul Haq is observed on:
Answer:
April 20
Maulvi Abdul Haq, known as the Father of Urdu, was born on April 20, 1870. He is remembered for his lifelong devotion to the Urdu language and for his role in establishing the Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu, which became a cornerstone of Muslim cultural identity in the subcontinent.
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The 'Karachi Agreement' of 1949 is remembered for defining which boundary?
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The Ceasefire Line in Kashmir
Signed on July 27, 1949, the Karachi Agreement established the Ceasefire Line in Jammu and Kashmir after the 1947-48 war. It is remembered in the context of the Kashmir dispute and the role of UN military observers (UNMOGIP) in monitoring the line.
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The anniversary of the 'Objective Resolution' (1949) is a key date for the legal remembrance of Pakistan's:
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Ideological and Constitutional basis
Passed on March 12, 1949, the Objective Resolution defined the foundational principles of the future constitution of Pakistan. It is remembered for establishing that sovereignty belongs to Allah alone and that the state will enable Muslims to order their lives in accordance with Islam, while protecting the rights of minorities.
