This post describes the salient features of the 1962 constitution of Pakistan. The post also contains a link for a quiz at the end of the post to assess what you learned from this post. Background Pakistan adopted its first constitution in 1956 which hardly remained enforced for two and half years. President Iskandar Mirza…
Objectives Resolution 1949 is called the Magna Carta of Pakistan in connection to the constitution-making process. In this article, I will discuss the background, main features, importance, and criticism of Objectives Resolution 1949. Background Pakistan came into being as an independent country on 14 August 1947 as a result of the partition of India. When…
This post is about the economic significance of the forests, e.g. conifers, alpine trees, riverain plants, mangroves, etc. that are abundantly found in Pakistan. Introduction The man simply cannot live without forests. They have enormous economic value. They play an important role from providing us oxygen to acting as the main source of timber. Moreover,…
This post analyzes the problems related to health, agriculture, and the environment caused by pollution. What is pollution? The term ‘pollution’ refers to the addition of unwanted substances to the environment which cause an imbalance in the environment. Problems caused by Pollution There are three main types of pollution i.e. air, water, and air pollution….
This post discusses the important factors which influence the climate of Pakistan and shape what it is. Background The climate of Pakistan varies from one place to another. There are four main types of climate in the country i.e. highland climate, low land climate, arid climate, and coastal climate. There are a number of…
This article discusses the significance of trade and commerce activities for a nation. What are trade and commerce? The term trade refers to the exchange of goods and services whereas the term commerce refers to a set of factors that make trade happen. These factors include transportation, publicity, and the government’s trade policies. What is…
This post discusses the problems caused by the economic disparity in Pakistan. i.e. provincialism, terrorism, illiteracy, dual and low-quality education, compromised health. The term ‘economic disparity’ refers to the difference in economic status and living standard of people, groups of people, people of different provinces, districts, etc. The economic disparity also exists on basis of…
There are approximately 70 languages spoken in different regions in Pakistan. Among these 70 languages, 66 are indigenous and spoken as the first language. The major regional languages of Pakistan include Punjabi, Saraiki, Sindhi, Barohi, Pashto, Hindko, Shina, Khowar, Kasmiri, Balti, etc. This article discusses the steps taken for the development and promotion of regional…
This article summarizes three speeches of Jinnah and Iqbal that they made on different occasions concerning the Two-nation Theory. These speeches include Dr. Allama Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad address and Mr. Jinnah’s 1946 address at Islamia College, Peshawar plus his 1940 Lahore address. Summary of Allama Iqbal’s Allahabad Speech Allama Muhammad Iqbal addressed the 22nd annual…
This entry discusses the meaning of the term ‘ideology’ and its importance for a nation. You can also access a Powerpoint presentation and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in connection with the definition and significance of ideology at the end. What does the term ‘ideology’ mean? Word ‘ideo’ means Ideas. Word ‘logy’ means study, science….
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