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How much do you know about the history of Pakistan and the Pakistan Movement?
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How much do you know about the history of Pakistan and the Pakistan Movement?

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Pakistan is ranked among the emerging and growth-leading economies of the world and has a semi-industrialized economy with a well-integrated ______ sector.

agriculture

What was the main motivation behind the Pakistan Movement?

  • The desire to establish a communist state
  • The desire to establish a democratic state
  • The desire to establish an Islamic state (correct)
  • The desire to establish a secular state
  • In 1956, Pakistan was confirmed as an Islamic republic with Huseyn Suhrawardy as the prime minister and Iskander Mirza as the ______.

    president

    Who became Pakistan's first prime minister?

    <p>Liaquat Ali Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    President Mirza initiated massive arrests of communists and Awami League party workers in an attempt to intimidate the ______ in East Pakistan.

    <p>communists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1971 civil war in Pakistan?

    <p>The secession of East Pakistan as Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Pakistan was formed on August 14, 1947 as a result of the Pakistan Movement and partition of India.
    • Muhammad Ali Jinnah became Governor-General and Liaquat Ali Khan became Prime Minister.
    • Pakistan faced a civil war and Indian military intervention in 1971 resulting in the secession of East Pakistan as Bangladesh.
    • Pakistan has unresolved territorial disputes with India and has had four conflicts.
    • Pakistan was closely tied to the United States during the Cold War.
    • Pakistan is a nuclear power and a declared nuclear-weapon state.
    • Pakistan has the sixth-largest standing armed forces in the world and spends a major amount of its budget on defense.
    • Pakistan is ranked among the emerging and growth-leading economies of the world and has a semi-industrialized economy with a well-integrated agriculture sector.
    • Pakistan is a founding member of the OIC, the SAARC, and the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition and a member of many international organizations.
    • The Pakistan Movement was motivated by the desire to establish an Islamic state and to re-establish Muslim rule in South Asia.
    • Lord Mountbatten pushed for a quick and orderly transfer of independence for India and Pakistan before 1947 was out to avoid civil war.
    • Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, and India gained independence the following day.
    • Punjab and Bengal were divided along religious lines by the Radcliffe Commission, with Punjab's mostly Muslim western part going to Pakistan and its mostly Hindu and Sikh eastern part going to India.
    • More than ten million people migrated across the new borders, and between 200,000 and 2,000,000 people died in communal violence.
    • Liaquat Ali Khan became Pakistan's first prime minister, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah was both the first governor-general and speaker of the State Parliament.
    • The Objectives Resolution was introduced in March 1949, declaring that sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty.
    • Indian Muslims continued migrating to Pakistan throughout the 1950s and settled mainly in urban Sindh, particularly in Karachi.
    • Pakistan pursued bilateral relations with other Muslim countries and sought leadership of the Muslim world.
    • Jinnah declared that Urdu alone would be the state language and the lingua franca of the Pakistan state.
    • Tensions grew in East Bengal, and anti-Ahmadiyya riots erupted in 1953, leading to martial law and the first instance of military intervention in the country's politics.
    • In 1956, Pakistan was confirmed as an Islamic republic with Huseyn Suhrawardy as the prime minister and Iskander Mirza as the president.
    • Suhrawardy aimed to improve relations with the Soviet Union and strengthen ties with the US and China, but faced opposition in East Pakistan.
    • President Mirza initiated massive arrests of communists and Awami League party workers in an attempt to intimidate the communists in East Pakistan.
    • The One Unit Program and centralization of the national economy on the Soviet model was met with hostility and resistance in West Pakistan.
    • Suhrawardy resigned and was succeeded by I. I. Chundrigar, who was dismissed within two months, followed by Sir Feroz Noon.
    • In 1958, President Iskandar Mirza declared martial law, suspended the constitution, and dissolved the socialist government in East Pakistan and the parliamentary government in West Pakistan.
    • General Ayub Khan became Chief Martial Law Administrator and later assumed the presidency, introducing a new presidential system called "Basic Democracy".
    • Ayub Khan's presidency saw economic development plans and reforms, cultural shifts, and strengthened ties with the US and China.
    • In 1965, India declared full-scale war against Pakistan after Pakistan's strategic infiltration mission in Kashmir, resulting in a stalemate.
    • Ayub Khan lost momentum and public support due to allegations of encouraging crony capitalism, exploitation of workers, and suppression of rights and ethnic-nationalism.
    • In 1966, the Awami League demanded autonomy at a conference, but it was rejected by Bhutto.
    • Socialism gained influence after Mahbub ul Haq's report on the national economy.
    • In 1967, the PPP was founded with Bhutto as its chairman.
    • In 1968, major labor strikes took place, known as the 1968 movement.
    • Ayub Khan resigned and was replaced by General Yahya Khan, who imposed martial law in 1969.
    • The Legal Framework Order No. 1970 caused radical changes in West Pakistan.
    • The first general election took place in 1970, and the Awami League won in East Pakistan, but West Pakistani elites refused to hand over power.
    • Talks between Bhutto and Rahman collapsed, leading to armed action against the Awami League.
    • Bangladesh declared independence in March 1971, and India entered the war on their side.
    • Bhutto assumed power in 1971 and adopted the Hamoodur Rahman Commission's recommendations.

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    Test your knowledge of Pakistan's history and politics with this informative quiz! From the Pakistan Movement to the country's emergence as a nuclear power, this quiz covers key events and figures that have shaped Pakistan's past and present. Explore the country's complex relationships with India, the United States, and other nations, and learn about the struggles and triumphs of Pakistan's people. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about this fascinating country, this quiz is sure to challenge and enlighten you.

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