The 25th Amendment was a landmark piece of legislation passed in the final days of the PML-N government in May 2018. It abolished the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) and merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the residents of tribal areas into the national legal and political mainstream.
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Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of Pakistan to complete the term after Nawaz Sharif's disqualification in 2017?
Following the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N parliamentary party nominated Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the interim/successor Prime Minister. He took the oath on August 1, 2017, and served until the dissolution of the assemblies in May 2018.
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Which mega transport project was inaugurated in Lahore in February 2013 (just before the tenure) and significantly expanded during the 2013-2018 period?
The Lahore Metro Bus system was Pakistan's first bus rapid transit (BRT) system. While the first line was opened in early 2013, the Nawaz Sharif government replicated this model in Islamabad-Rawalpindi (2015) and Multan (2017) as part of their focus on mass transit infrastructure.
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On what date did the Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualify Nawaz Sharif in the Panama Papers case verdict?
The Supreme Court delivered its final unanimous verdict on July 28, 2017, disqualifying Nawaz Sharif from holding public office. The court ruled that he had been 'dishonest' for not disclosing a salary from his son's Dubai-based company, Capital FZE, in his nomination papers for the 2013 elections.
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The 21st Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2015 to allow for:
In the aftermath of the tragic attack on the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar in December 2014, the government and military leadership agreed on a National Action Plan. The 21st Amendment was passed in January 2015 to provide legal cover for the establishment of speedy-trial military courts for a period of two years to deal with hardcore terrorists.
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Who served as the Finance Minister for the majority of the 2013-2018 PML-N tenure?
Ishaq Dar served as the Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs from 2013 until late 2017. He was credited with stabilizing the economy, achieving a GSP Plus status for trade with the EU, and managing the initial financing and implementation of CPEC projects.
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Which major military operation was launched in June 2014 to clear North Waziristan of militants during the Nawaz Sharif administration?
Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched on June 15, 2014, following a high-profile attack on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. It was a joint military offensive aimed at eliminating local and foreign militant groups in North Waziristan, eventually leading to a significant decrease in terrorist incidents across the country.
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In which year was the landmark China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) officially launched with the signing of 51 MoUs?
CPEC was officially launched in April 2015 during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Islamabad. The two countries signed 51 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately $46 billion at the time, focusing on energy, infrastructure development, and the expansion of Gwadar Port.
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On which date was Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the third time?
Following the general elections held on May 11, 2013, Nawaz Sharif was formally elected as the Prime Minister by the National Assembly and took his oath of office on June 5, 2013. This marked a historic moment as he became the first person in Pakistan's history to serve as Prime Minister for a third non-consecutive term.
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In May 2013, the PPP government became the first to hand over power to a leader of which party?
After the 2013 General Elections, the PPP, which saw a significant reduction in its seats, gracefully transitioned power to Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, completing the first democratic cycle in Pakistan's history.
