The 7th NFC Award in 2010 used the data from the 1998 Census, which was the latest officially notified census at that time. One of the reasons for the delay in the new award is the dispute over the 2017 and 2023 census results.
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Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Coalition for Democratic Change' (PDM) was formed in 2020?
Imran Khan was the incumbent Prime Minister when the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 opposition parties, was formed to challenge his government through protests and public rallies.
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Which Prime Minister was in power when Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in Chagai in May 1998?
Nawaz Sharif made the decision to conduct nuclear tests (Chagai-I and Chagai-II) in response to India's nuclear tests earlier that month. This action established Pakistan as a declared nuclear-weapon state.
13934
Which Prime Minister holds the record for the shortest tenure in Pakistan's history, serving for only 13 days?
Nurul Amin served as Prime Minister for just 13 days in December 1971 during the final stages of the war with India and the secession of East Pakistan. He remains the shortest-serving Prime Minister and later served as the only Vice President of Pakistan.
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Who was the shortest-serving President in Pakistan's history (excluding acting presidents)?
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as President for approximately 1 year and 8 months (Dec 1971 to Aug 1973) before moving to the office of Prime Minister. Yahya Khan served for about 2 years and 9 months.
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Who was the President when Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in May 1998?
Rafiq Tarar was the President in May 1998. While the decision-making was led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Tarar held the constitutional office of the President during this historic event.
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Who was the only President of Pakistan to resign voluntarily after a public uprising known as the '1968–69 Decade of Development' protests?
Ayub Khan resigned in March 1969 following massive nationwide protests against his rule. Instead of handing over power to the Speaker as per his own constitution, he handed over power to the Army Chief, General Yahya Khan.
13938
The Kharan Desert, located in Balochistan, is primarily categorized as a:
The Kharan Desert is a sandy desert located in the Kharan District of Balochistan. It is known for its extreme temperatures and moving sand dunes. It was notably the site of Pakistan's second nuclear tests, Chagai-II, in 1998.
13939
Which province of Pakistan is the most populous according to the latest census data?
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, containing more than half of the country's total population. It is often referred to as the breadbasket of the country due to its fertile soil and extensive irrigation system. The high population density is supported by its developed industrial sector and agricultural productivity.
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In 1998, after India conducted nuclear tests at Pokhran, Pakistan responded by exploding how many devices at Chagai Hills?
