Every country needs a set of rules to stay organized and fair. These rules are usually found in a big book called a constitution. In Pakistan, our most important book of rules is the 1973 Constitution. It tells us how the government works. It tells us what the leaders can do and what they cannot do. Most importantly, it tells us about our rights as citizens of Pakistan. Without this law, there would be no order in our country. We would not know who is in charge or how to protect ourselves from unfair treatment. Understanding this law is a big part of knowing Pakistani current affairs today. Even though this law was written many years ago, it still affects our lives every single day. It affects the schools our children go to. It affects the taxes we pay. It even affects the prices of things in the market. When the government makes a new rule, they must check if it follows the 1973 Constitution. If it does not follow the law, the courts can say the new rule is not allowed. This i...
In March 1992, Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in Australia. Nobody expected them to do it. Halfway through the tournament, the team was almost out. Their captain, Imran Khan, was 39 years old. He had a bad shoulder injury. Yet, against all odds, they fought back and won the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. You can find more sports stories and updates on our sports history and analysis home page. This tournament changed cricket forever. It was the first World Cup with colored clothes. It was the first one played under floodlights with white cricket balls. Most of all, it gave cricket fans one of the greatest comeback stories ever told. The State of Pakistan Cricket Before the Tournament Pakistan entered the 1992 tournament with big worries. Their best fast bowler, Waqar Younis, got hurt before the games started. He had a bad back injury. He had to fly back home. That was a huge blow to the team. Imran Khan had retired from cricket years earlier. The President of P...