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Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) in 1998

Length: 375 km

North end: Kashmir Highway Interchange, Islamabad

South end: Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore

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Banks Nationalization Act 1974, the Federal Government assumed exclusive right of ownership, management and control of all bank

Explanation

Pakistan's second five-year plan was first discussed in a Bank report entitled Economic Development in Pakistan dated August 17, 1960. 

Additional information 

• First Five-Year Plan (1950-1955): Presented by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan on July 8, 1948.
• Second Five-Year Plan (1960-1965): Revived and restated by President Ayub Khan's military government.
• Third Five-Year Plan (1965-1970): Designed like its predecessor, resulting in only modest growth.
• Fourth Five-Year Plan (1970-1975): Abandoned after the fall of Dhaka and replaced with a nationalization program.
• Fifth Five-Year Plan (1978-1983): Aimed to stabilize the economy and improve living standards for the poorest segment of the population.

Explanation

Saleema Imtiaz made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires.

This prestigious appointment qualifies Imtiaz to officiate in international women’s bilateral matches and ICC Women’s Events, marking a historic moment for the sport in Pakistan.

ICC: International Cricket Council 

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