General Yahya Khan issued the Legal Framework Order (LFO) in 1970 to provide a basis for the first-ever general elections on the principle of 'one man, one vote'. It led to the elections that saw the Awami League win a majority in East Pakistan.
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The 'Leader of the Opposition' in the National Assembly is traditionally chosen by whom?
The Leader of the Opposition is the member who enjoys the support of the majority of the members on the opposition benches. Following the 2024 elections, Omar Ayub Khan was initially positioned as the leader representing the PTI-backed bloc.
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The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?
The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.
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Who was the first woman to be elected as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Begum Ashraf Abbasi was the first woman to serve as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (1973–1977). Later, Dr. Fehmida Mirza became the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008.
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Which amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan officially merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
The 25th Amendment, passed in 2018, was a historic legislative milestone that abolished FATA as a separate entity and merged it into the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This led to the extension of the Pakistani judicial system and the Constitution to these regions.
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Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
In mutualism, both species benefit from the interaction. Examples include pollinators and flowers, or the bacteria living in a cow's rumen that help digest cellulose.
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Which biome is characterized by 'spiny' shrubs, mild rainy winters, and long dry summers?
The chaparral (Mediterranean biome) is found in coastal areas. Its plants are fire-adapted and have small, tough leaves to conserve water during the dry season.
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What is the difference between a 'food chain' and a 'food web'?
A food chain is a linear representation of who eats whom. A food web more accurately reflects an ecosystem by showing all the feeding relationships and how energy can take multiple routes through the community.
Planets that orbit stars other than our Sun are called exoplanets (extra-solar planets). Thousands have been discovered, ranging from rocky Earth-sized worlds to massive gas giants.
