When was an indirect referendum ‘on confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan to remain president for another five years’ held?

A. February 14, 1959 B. February 14, 1960 C. February 14, 1961 D. February 14, 1962 In 1960, a referendum, that functioned as the Electoral College, was held that asked the general public: “Do you have confidence in Muhammad Ayub Khan?”. The voter turnout was recorded at 95.6% and such confirmation was used as impetus … Read more

What does PRA stand for in Pakistan?

A. Pakistan Revenue Authority B. Punjab Revenue Authority C. Public Revenue Authority D. None of these Punjab Revenue Authority also referred to as PRA is a provincial authority of Punjab established by virtue of Punjab Revenue Authority Act, 2012. Purpose of PRA is to collect sales tax on services or service tax in Punjab region. … Read more

When was the referendum on ‘the Islamisation policy of Gen Zia-ul-Haq, and to extend his presidential term by five years’ held?

A. December 19, 1982 B. December 19, 1984 C. December 19, 1986 D. December 19, 1987 Zia was “forced to deny this allegation publicly and denounce the Ahmadis as kafirs (infidels)”. In 1984 a referendum was held on Zia, the Islamization program, and giving him a five-year presidential term. Official results reported 97.7 in favor … Read more

Which country lately became member of SAARC?

A. Sri-Lanka B. Bangladesh C. Afghanistan D. Bhutan The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and political organization of eight countries in South Asia. It was established in 1985 when the Heads of State of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka formally adopted the charter. Afghanistan joined as … Read more