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1621
Under the Kerry-Lugar Bill, the USA provided non-military aid to Pakistan at what annual rate?
A. $1 billion
B. $5 billion
C. $1.5 billion
D. None of these
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The act authorized $1.5 billion per year for five fiscal years to assist in sectors like education, health, and infrastructure.
1622
The full and formal name of the Kerry-Lugar Bill is:
A. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2008
B. Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009
C. Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
D. Anti-Choice Legislation 2009
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Officially known as the 'Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009', it was sponsored by US Senators John Kerry and Richard Lugar.
1623
The President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, visited Pakistan on:
A. Feb 10, 2010
B. Feb 12, 2010
C. Feb 13, 2010
D. Feb 15, 2010
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President Mahmoud Abbas made a state visit to Pakistan on February 12, 2010, to discuss bilateral relations and the Palestinian cause with Pakistani leadership.
1624
On which river is the Baglihar Dam constructed by India, which is a source of dispute for Pakistan?
A. Jhelum
B. Sutlej
C. Chenab
D. Ravi
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The Baglihar hydroelectric project is built on the Chenab River in Indian-administered Kashmir, and Pakistan has raised concerns over its impact on water flow.
1625
What was the total amount of US aid provided to Pakistan over five years under the Kerry-Lugar Bill?
A. US$ 15 billion
B. US$ 10 billion
C. US$ 7.5 billion
D. US$ 12.5 billion
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The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 authorized $7.5 billion in non-military aid to Pakistan to support socio-economic development.
1626
Who served as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States during the Zardari era?
A. Muhammad Ali Durrani
B. Abdullah Haroon
C. Hussain Haqqani
D. Dr. I.H. Qureshi
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Hussain Haqqani was appointed as the ambassador in 2008 and remained in the role until the Memogate controversy in 2011.
1627
Which Turkish Prime Minister was conferred with the Nishan-e-Pakistan by the government during this era?
A. Waseem Abbas
B. Abdullah Gul
C. Tayyib Erdogan
D. None of these
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the then Prime Minister of Turkey, was honored with Pakistan's highest civilian award for his efforts in strengthening bilateral ties.
1628
Asif Ali Zardari took the oath of office as the President of Pakistan on:
A. 10th September 2008
B. 11th September 2008
C. 12th September 2008
D. 9th September 2008
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Asif Ali Zardari was sworn in as the 11th President of Pakistan on September 9, 2008, succeeding Pervez Musharraf after his resignation.
1629
Who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan after the 2008 general elections?
A. Pervez Musharraf
B. Asif Ali Zardari
C. Yousaf Raza Gillani
D. Mian Nawaz Sharif
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Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani was elected by the National Assembly as the 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan in March 2008, heading a broad-based coalition.
1630
Which political party secured the maximum number of seats in the 2008 general elections?
A. Pakistan Peoples Party
B. Pakistan Awami Party
C. Pakistan Muslim League
D. Pakistan National Party
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The PPP emerged as the single largest party, riding on a wave of sympathy following Benazir Bhutto's death, and subsequently formed a coalition government.
