Shahbaz Bhatti, the Minister for Minorities Affairs and a devout Christian, was assassinated in Islamabad. He had been receiving threats for his stance against the blasphemy laws and his defense of minority rights.
1522
Who was the 'Chairman of the Senate' during most of the PPP regime?
Farooq H. Naek served as Chairman Senate from 2009 to 2012, followed by Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari from 2012 to 2015. Both were senior PPP leaders who managed the upper house during the 18th Amendment era.
1523
The 'BESOS' (Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme) was launched to:
Launched in 2009, BESOS aimed to empower workers by giving them a 12% stake in 80 state-owned enterprises, including entities like PIA, OGDCL, and PTCL, making them stakeholders in the companies' success.
1524
Which famous slogan of Z.A. Bhutto was revived during the 2008 election campaign?
The PPP used its founding slogan 'Roti, Kapda aur Makaan' (Bread, Clothing, and Shelter) to reconnect with its socialist roots and the masses during the 2008 elections, following the death of Benazir Bhutto.
1525
The 'Thar Coal' project was prioritized by the PPP government. Which province is Thar Coal located in?
Located in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, the Thar coalfield is one of the world's largest lignite coal reserves. The PPP government promoted it as the solution to Pakistan's long-term energy crisis.
1526
Which Pakistani ambassador was at the center of the 'Memo-gate' scandal?
Hussain Haqqani, Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, was accused of authoring the controversial memo. He resigned in November 2011 and faced a commission of inquiry before leaving the country.
1527
Who was the Chief of Army Staff during the 2008-2013 tenure who received a controversial three-year extension?
General Kayani was appointed COAS in late 2007. In 2010, the PPP government granted him a three-year extension, a move that was criticized for setting a precedent but justified by the government due to the ongoing War on Terror.
1528
The 'Swiss Letters' case, which led to Gillani's disqualification, was related to:
The Supreme Court repeatedly ordered PM Gillani to write a letter to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against Asif Ali Zardari. Gillani's refusal, citing presidential immunity, eventually led to his conviction for contempt.
1529
Which international boundary fencing began in earnest during the PPP regime to stop militant movement?
While massive fencing was completed later, the PPP government initiated various border management protocols and construction of forts along the Durand Line to prevent the cross-border movement of TTP and Al-Qaeda militants.
1530
The 2008 General Elections were postponed from January to February due to:
Following the tragic assassination of Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, the Election Commission postponed the polls to February 18, 2008, to allow for a period of national mourning and to manage the resulting unrest.
