Launched in October 2009, Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) was a major ground offensive against the central stronghold of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in South Waziristan.
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Which status was given to the Gilgit-Baltistan region in 2009 by the PPP government?
The Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009, granted the region a province-like status with its own Legislative Assembly and Chief Minister, moving it away from the direct control of the federal ministry.
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The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 2010, primarily addressed:
The 19th Amendment was passed to streamline the process of judicial appointments. It was a response to concerns raised by the Supreme Court regarding the 18th Amendment, ensuring a balanced role for the Judicial Commission and the Parliamentary Committee.
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Who replaced Yousaf Raza Gillani as Prime Minister in June 2012?
After the disqualification of Yousaf Raza Gillani, the PPP-led coalition elected Raja Pervez Ashraf as the Prime Minister. He served for the remaining duration of the assembly's term until March 2013.
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Who was the President of Pakistan during the entire 2008-2013 PPP government?
Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 11th President of Pakistan in September 2008. He was the first President to complete his constitutional term and voluntarily surrendered many of his executive powers to the Parliament via the 18th Amendment.
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The 'Salala Incident' in November 2011 involved an attack on Pakistani border posts by which force?
The Salala incident occurred when NATO-led forces attacked two Pakistani military checkposts in the Mohmand Agency, killing 24 soldiers. In response, Pakistan blocked NATO supply routes for seven months and demanded a formal apology from the US.
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Which US legislation, passed in 2009, provided $7.5 billion in non-military aid to Pakistan over five years?
The Kerry-Lugar-Berman Bill, officially known as the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, authorized $1.5 billion per year in non-military aid to Pakistan. While it was intended to support democracy and development, it was controversial in Pakistan due to clauses regarding military oversight.
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The Abbottabad raid by US Navy SEALs, which killed Osama bin Laden, took place in which month and year?
On May 2, 2011, US forces conducted a clandestine raid on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The event severely strained Pak-US relations and raised significant questions regarding national sovereignty and intelligence.
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What was the official name change of the NWFP province under the 18th Amendment?
After decades of demand by the ANP and other local groups, the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) was officially renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) through the 18th Amendment in 2010, recognizing the ethnic identity of the Pakhtun majority in the region.
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The 'Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan' package was introduced in 2009 to address the grievances of which province?
The Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan (Beginning of the Rights of Balochistan) package was a reform initiative aimed at addressing long-standing political and economic grievances of the Baloch people. It included provisions for political dialogue, economic development, and increased local employment.
