The 7th (Digital) Census of Pakistan 2023 required formal approval from the CCI. This approval was a prerequisite for the Election Commission to start the delimitation of constituencies for the 2024 General Elections.
1982
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?
Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.
1983
Who served as the caretaker Prime Minister during the 2024 General Elections?
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a politician from Balochistan, was sworn in as the 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023. He oversaw the country through the 2024 general elections until the election of the new Prime Minister.
1984
Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?
Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.
1985
Which President of Pakistan holds the record for the most frequent use of the power to issue 'Ordinances'?
During his term (2018–2024), President Arif Alvi issued a high number of ordinances, often bypassing the traditional legislative process in Parliament due to the political deadlock between the government and opposition.
1986
Which President of Pakistan was an active dentist and a prominent member of the PTI before taking office?
Dr. Arif Alvi, who served as the 13th President (2018–2024), is a dentist by profession. He was one of the founding members of the PTI and served as its Secretary General before his elevation to the presidency.
1987
Who was the President of Pakistan during the majority of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government led by Imran Khan?
Dr. Arif Alvi, a founding member of PTI and a dentist by profession, was elected as the 13th President of Pakistan in 2018. He remained in office through the tenure of Imran Khan and continued until the election of his successor in 2024.
1988
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.
1989
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.
1990
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.
