(xvi) What is meant by Local Self Government?

Ans:Local Self System: To transfer powers at lower level, through their own representatives, so that local people could make decisions, policies and solutions of their problems at their own will, is called Local Government System or Local Self Government. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When … Read more

(xv) Why Pakistan made its efforts to become an atomic power?

Ans: When India did its first atomic blasts at Rajasthan Desert in 1974, it made India an atomic power by which the balance of power in South Asia was disturbed. Therefore, Pakistan had to make its efforts to become an atomic power. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power … Read more

(xiv) When was Benazir Bhutto sworn in as first Muslim woman Prime Minister?

Ans: General elections were held in 1988 in Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto was elected Pakistan’s and Islamic world’s first women Prime Ministers Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime minister of Pakistan? How did Nawaz Sharif came … Read more

(xill) When was General Zia-ul-Haq’s Martial Law lifted?

Ans: After becoming Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo declared that martial law should be lifted. Then the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies passed bills to lift it which was done on 30th December, 1985. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as … Read more

(xii) Why Muhammad Khan Junejo government was dismissed by President Zia-ul-Haq?

Ans: Due to some political changes, differences developed between the President (Zia-ul-Haq) and the Prime Minister (Muhammad Khan Junejo). The President declared dismissal of Junejo Government and dissolution of al assemblies on 28″ May 1908. Muhammad Khan Junejo ruled over for thre years. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming … Read more

(x) Which is the permanent house of the Parliament? What is its tenure and how many members are there in it?

Ans: Senate is a permanent House of the Parliament. Its tenure is of six years There are 104 members of the Senate or the Senate consists of 104 members. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime … Read more

(ix) How many members are there in the Parliament of Pakistan?

Ans: Parliament consists of two houses viz. the Senate and the National Assembly. The total numbers of members of the Parliament (Majlis-s Shoora) is 446 (members of the Senate are 104 and members of the National Assembly are 342). Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When … Read more

(vill) What is meant by Bicameral Legislature?

Ans: The Parliament consists of two houses viz. the Upper House and the Lower House. The Upper House is called Senate and the lower house is named as National Assembly. That is why, it is called Bicameral Legislature. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did … Read more

(vii) Write any five Islamic provisions of the Constitution of 19737

Ans: Islamic provisions in the constitution of 1973 are as follow. Islam has been declared as the state religion. 2. It has been declared essential for the President and the Prime Minister to be Muslims. 3. The official name of the state is ‘Islamic Republic of Pakistan’, 4. It encourages the practice of the Islamic … Read more

(vi) Write any two negative impacts of nationalization on industry,

Ans:Two negative impacts of nationalization on industry are as under: Since the industries came under government control, the capitalists set up only few industries in Pakistan, due to which the industrial development was slowed down. By taking the control of industrial units, the governmen expenditure increased tremendously. 2. The labour unions took advantage of the … Read more