In January 2022, Kazakhstan faced widespread protests and unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices. The government announced that it would be ending fuel subsidies, leading to a sharp increase in prices overnight. The protests quickly turned violent, with demonstrators attacking government buildings, police stations, and businesses. The government responded with a crackdown, arresting thousands of people and imposing a state of emergency. The unrest in Kazakhstan has been one of the biggest challenges faced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev since he took office in 2019.
The Dyarchy system was introduced in the Government of India Act of 1919. The act aimed to increase Indian participation in the governance of British India and was a major step towards Indian self-government.
Under the Dyarchy system, certain administrative functions were transferred from the British Indian government to the Indian-run provincial governments. The transferred functions included subjects such as education, public health, and agriculture, while subjects such as defense, foreign affairs, and finance remained under British control.
However, the Dyarchy system was criticized for its complex and confusing nature, and it was soon replaced by other reforms aimed at further increasing Indian participation in governance. The Dyarchy system played an important role in the development of India’s democratic system, and it remains an important part of India’s political history.
Stupa is a sacred place of Buddhism. A stupa is a dome-shaped structure that typically contains Buddhist relics or sacred objects and serves as a place of worship and meditation.
Stupas have their origins in ancient India and are widely used in Buddhist countries throughout Asia. They are often considered to be a symbol of the Buddha’s teachings and a representation of the Buddhist path to enlightenment.
Visiting a stupa is considered to be a spiritual practice in Buddhism and is believed to bring blessings and positive energy to those who visit. Many stupas are also considered to be pilgrimage sites, and thousands of people visit them each year to pay their respects, make offerings, and meditate.
Dera Ghazi Khan district is located in the southern part of Punjab province and borders with Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, making it connect to all four provinces of Pakistan.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre has frozen all bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa, leaving the organization’s 22,000 patients and employees without food and medicines. She expressed shock and stated that humanitarian efforts must not be compromised even as the law is paramount. The Missionaries of Charity is a well-known Catholic organization that runs homes for the destitute and dying across India. This move by the Centre has raised concerns about the impact it may have on the organization’s ability to provide aid to the vulnerable populations it serves.
The Delhi Proposal was presented by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, in 1927. The proposal was presented at a meeting of the All India Muslim League in Delhi and called for separate electorates for Muslims and Hindus in India. The proposal aimed to ensure that the political rights of Muslims in India were protected and represented in the government. The Delhi Proposal was an important step in the demand for a separate Muslim state, which eventually led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Masjid-e-Quba is also known as the Mosque of Piety or the Mosque of Taqwa. It is located in Medina, Saudi Arabia and is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Islam. The mosque was built by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions upon their arrival in Medina. It is also the first mosque in Islamic history to have been built with the intention of hosting Friday prayers.
The first time a passport was issued to a dead body to shift it to France was in 1974 for the mummy of Ramses-II, the Egyptian pharaoh. The mummy was transported to France for preservation and restoration work.
“Yaomul Aroba” is the old name of Jumma (Friday) before Islam. Jumma is an important day for Muslims, as it is considered a day of communal worship and prayer.
The Lahore Resolution of 1940, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, stands as a defining moment in the history of South Asia, shaping the course of the Indian independence movement and leading to the eventual creation of Pakistan. The resolution was passed on March 23, 1940, during the annual session of the All India Muslim League held in Lahore, under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Jinnah. This event not only marked a turning point in the political aspirations of the Muslims of British India but also solidified the demand for a separate nation where Muslims could practice their beliefs freely and secure their socio-political rights.
The session was a large gathering of prominent Muslim leaders from various parts of India, and it attracted thousands of supporters. The welcome address for this historic session was delivered by Shah Nawaz Mamdot, a notable member of the All India Muslim League and the chairman of the reception committee.
As the son of Mian Muhammad Nawazish Ali Khan, an influential figure in Punjab, Shah Nawaz Mamdot played an instrumental role in organizing the session and rallying support for the League’s objectives. His speech welcomed the delegates, acknowledging the need for unity among Muslims and setting the tone for the critical discussions that would follow.
At the heart of the resolution was the demand for an independent Muslim-majority state, distinct from Hindu-majority regions. The resolution was originally drafted by Sikandar Hayat Khan, the Premier of Punjab, and presented by A.K. Fazlul Huq, the Prime Minister of Bengal. It proposed that the Muslim-majority areas in the northwestern and eastern zones of British India should be “grouped” to form “independent states” in which Muslims could enjoy freedom, equality, and social justice.
In his presidential address, Mohammad Ali Jinnah emphasized the concept of “two nations,” arguing that Hindus and Muslims were two distinct communities with their own religious, social, and cultural identities. Jinnah argued that these differences made it impossible for both communities to live together under a single government without compromising their respective identities. His speech reinforced the idea that Muslims needed a separate homeland to secure their rights and preserve their way of life.
The Lahore Resolution was met with widespread support among Muslims, who felt marginalized by the political and social dominance of Hindus in British India. It created a unified voice among Muslims from various provinces, bringing together leaders from Bengal, Punjab, Sindh, the North-West Frontier Province, and beyond. It also became a powerful statement of Muslim solidarity, as it underscored the resolve of Muslims to determine their political future independently of Hindu-majority interests.
The resolution faced strong criticism and opposition from Hindu leaders and the Indian National Congress, who saw it as a threat to their vision of a united India. However, the idea of a separate Muslim state gained momentum, with the resolution serving as a rallying point for Muslims across British India. Over the years, the Lahore Resolution became a symbol of Muslim identity and unity, fueling the demand for Pakistan. Eventually, on August 14, 1947, Pakistan emerged as an independent country, realizing the aspirations outlined in the resolution.
Today, March 23 is celebrated annually in Pakistan as Pakistan Day to commemorate the passing of the Lahore Resolution and honor the efforts of leaders like Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Shah Nawaz Mamdot, whose contributions paved the way for an independent homeland for Muslims. The Lahore Resolution remains a landmark in South Asian history, symbolizing the struggles and aspirations of a community determined to achieve self-determination and freedom.
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