In June 2014, a police operation to remove barriers outside the residence of Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri led to a violent confrontation, resulting in the deaths of 14 PAT workers. The incident became a major tool for the opposition to challenge the legitimacy of the Sharif government.
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Which sector's growth reached a 13-year high of 5.8% in the final year of the Nawaz Sharif government (FY 2017-18)?
Pakistan's GDP growth rate reached 5.79% in the fiscal year 2017-18, the highest in over a decade. This was attributed to the massive infrastructure spending, improved security, and the easing of the energy crisis through CPEC projects.
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The 'Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant' dispute with India was taken to which forum by the Nawaz Sharif government in 2016?
Pakistan raised technical objections to India's Kishanganga and Ratle projects on the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan requested the World Bank to appoint a Court of Arbitration to resolve the design disputes.
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Which Pakistani province boycotted the 2017 census initially, leading to political friction?
The 6th Population and Housing Census was conducted in 2017 after a 19-year gap. The Sindh government and various political parties in Karachi expressed severe reservations over the results, claiming their population was undercounted to reduce their share in the NFC award and assembly seats.
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In 2016, the Nawaz Sharif government announced the 'Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme' to encourage which group to pay taxes?
To broaden the tax base, the government introduced a scheme for traders to regularize their undeclared assets and join the tax net by paying a nominal fee. However, the scheme faced limited success due to a trust deficit.
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The 'Hazara Motorway' (E-35) connects Burhan on the M-1 with which city?
The Hazara Motorway was a major achievement of the Nawaz Sharif government to improve connectivity to the northern areas. The section from Burhan to Abbottabad was opened in phases starting in 2017, significantly reducing travel time for tourists and traders.
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Which controversy in 2017 related to the 'Khatm-e-Nabuwwat' clause in the Elections Act led to a massive protest at Faizabad?
A clerical error or intentional change in the oath of lawmakers regarding the finality of Prophethood led to a fierce backlash from religious groups. The TLP launched a weeks-long sit-in at the Faizabad interchange, which resulted in the resignation of Law Minister Zahid Hamid.
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The 'Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme' was aimed at which segment of the population?
As part of the Prime Minister's Youth Program, thousands of high-spec laptops were distributed to meritorious students in public sector universities across Pakistan to promote digital literacy and research.
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Who was the President of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018?
Mamnoon Hussain, a senior PML-N leader from Karachi, was elected as the 12th President of Pakistan in 2013. He served his full five-year term, maintaining a dignified and non-controversial presence during a period of intense political friction.
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The 'Green Line' bus rapid transit project was the first major federal infrastructure project in which city during this tenure?
The Green Line BRT was initiated by the Nawaz Sharif government as a gift to the people of Karachi. While the project faced delays and was later completed by the following government, the initial planning and funding were provided by the PML-N administration.
