On the day of independence, August 14, 1947, Urdu newspapers like 'Jang' and others initiated their operations from Karachi. This was essential for mass communication and disseminating information to the public in the newly independent state.
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The Constituent Assembly declared Urdu & Bengali as official languages on:
Following the intense Language Movement in East Bengal, the Constituent Assembly adopted a formula in February 1954 to recognize both Urdu and Bengali as the official languages of the country. This was a significant step towards addressing the grievances of the eastern wing.
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Urdu restarted its publications from Karachi as Pakistan's First National daily in Urdu on:
After independence, several publications shifted their operations to Pakistan. On October 15, 1947, Urdu newspapers began regular publication from Karachi, serving as the first national dailies in the national language to support the communication needs of the new state.
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On which date did the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan formally declare Urdu and Bengali as the official languages of the country?
Following the intense Language Movement in East Bengal, the Constituent Assembly passed a resolution in April 1954 adopting both Urdu and Bengali as the official languages of Pakistan. This decision was later incorporated into the 1956 Constitution to address the grievances of the majority population in the eastern wing.
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The birth of Pakistan was announced for the first time in Urdu by:
Mustafa Hamdani was the broadcaster who made the first historic announcement in Urdu over the radio at midnight, saying, 'Yeh Pakistan Broadcasting Service Hai.' His voice became the first to inform millions across the subcontinent and the world that the dream of a separate homeland had become a reality.
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Mention the year in which Quaid-i-Azam dropped the hint that 'Urdu and Urdu' shall alone be the language of Pakistan:
In March 1948, during his visit to East Bengal, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressed the students at Dhaka University and the general public at Race Course Maidan, declaring that Urdu would be the sole state language of Pakistan to ensure national unity. This declaration later became a catalyst for the Language Movement in East Pakistan.
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The guiding principles regarding 'Education' (Article 25A) make it a fundamental right for children of which age group?
Article 25A, added in 2010, mandates that 'The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law.'
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The guiding principles of policy in the 1973 Constitution require the state to enable the Muslims of Pakistan to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental principles and basic concepts of:
Article 31 of the Constitution mandates the state to take steps to enable Muslims to lead their lives in accordance with the Holy Quran and Sunnah. This includes making Islamic studies compulsory and encouraging the observance of Islamic moral standards.
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Which state-run agency is responsible for providing official news to national and international media in Pakistan?
APP is the official news agency of the government of Pakistan. It provides news services in Urdu, English, and other regional languages to various newspapers and TV channels, ensuring the state's narrative reaches the public.
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Which political party was historically known for representing the 'Muhajir' community in urban Sindh?
The MQM (originally Muhajir Qaumi Movement) was founded in 1984 by Altaf Hussain. It rose to prominence by advocating for the rights of the Urdu-speaking Muhajir community in cities like Karachi and Hyderabad.
