Asif Ali Zardari (2008–2013) was the first President in Pakistan's history to complete his full constitutional term without being dismissed, resigned under pressure, or assassinated. He also oversaw the transition of power to Mamnoon Hussain after the 2013 elections.
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Who is the only person to have been elected as the President of Pakistan for two non-consecutive terms?
Asif Ali Zardari served his first term as President from 2008 to 2013. He was elected again for a second term in March 2024, making him the only individual in Pakistan's history to hold the office of the President twice through the electoral process.
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Which political party was the main proponent of the 18th Amendment and provincial autonomy during the 2008-2013 period?
The PPP-led government, under the chairmanship of Asif Ali Zardari and the parliamentary committee led by Raza Rabbani, spearheaded the 18th Amendment to fulfill the promises of the Charter of Democracy signed by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.
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Gwadar Port is situated in which province of Pakistan?
Gwadar Port is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the Gwadar District of Balochistan province. It is strategically positioned at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and serves as a centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The port's location provides a shorter trade route for China and Central Asian countries to the Arabian Sea.
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The Gomal Zam Dam, which has helped transform the agricultural landscape of Dera Ismail Khan, is located in which province?
Gomal Zam Dam is a multi-purpose gravity dam on the Gomal River in the South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was completed in 2013 and has been instrumental in providing irrigation water to over 160,000 acres of barren land in the D.I. Khan and Tank districts, significantly boosting local agricultural productivity.
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Which province is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
The name 'Punjab' is derived from the Persian words 'Panj' (five) and 'Ab' (water), meaning 'Land of Five Rivers.' The five rivers are the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, which irrigate the province's fertile plains.
The Arabian Sea lies to the south of Pakistan. Pakistan's strategic maritime location provides it with access to major sea lanes of communication and the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.
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The number of times Pakistan became the non-permanent member of Security Council of United Nations is:
Based on historical records until the early 2000s, Pakistan had served 6 terms on the UNSC. (Note: As of 2013, the count reached 7 terms). Pakistan has consistently used these opportunities to advocate for self-determination and peacekeeping.
In late 2012, Pakistan was elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC, often referred to in older texts by its predecessor's scope, the UNCHR) for a three-year term starting in 2013. This election reflected international recognition of Pakistan's commitment to global human rights standards.
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What is the title of the monumental work on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) written by Shibli Nomani?
Shibli Nomani authored 'Seerat-un-Nabi,' which is considered a monumental work on the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He also wrote 'Sherul Ajam,' a critical treatise on Persian poetry.
