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  DRAMA 1.        Origins of English Drama Religious Drama, one of the oldest forms of storytelling, has a rich history that has evolved from ritualistic and religious performances to a broad literary and performance genre. Here's a look at the historical background of drama: Time Period : 10th - 15th Century Historical Background : English drama originated with church services in the Middle Ages, where clergy performed short biblical scenes in Latin. These plays, intended to teach the Bible to a largely illiterate public, were later translated into English and performed outside the church. Genres : Mystery Plays : Dramatized Biblical events, staged by various town guilds. Miracle Plays : Focused on the lives and miracles of saints. Morality Plays : Taught moral lessons with allegorical characters representing virtues and vices (e.g., Everyman ). Features : Simple, ...

BPC The Basic Principles Committee (BPC) was established in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan to draft the foundational principles for the country’s first constitution. This committee was tasked with laying down the guidelines for the constitutional framework, reflecting Pakistan's ideological foundation as a state for Muslims while safeguarding the rights of minorities. Key Details: Formation : The Basic Principles Committee was formed on March 12, 1949 , following the adoption of the Objectives Resolution by the Constituent Assembly. The Objectives Resolution served as a guiding document for the committee, emphasizing the Islamic character of the state, democracy, sovereignty belonging to Allah, and protection of minority rights. Composition : The committee included a broad representation of political, religious, and social groups to ensure inclusivity. It had 24 members , with key poli...

  Pakistan's Role in the Palestinian Movement, Wars, and Defence Pakistan has played a significant role in supporting the Palestinian cause since its inception in 1947. Rooted in Islamic solidarity, anti-colonial ideology, and shared cultural and religious values, Pakistan has remained a staunch ally of Palestine. Over the decades, Pakistan’s role has been evident in diplomacy, military support, advocacy in international forums, and providing humanitarian aid. This assignment delves into Pakistan’s role in the Palestinian movement, its involvement in wars, and contributions to Palestinian defence. 1. Historical Context of Pakistan’s Support for Palestine Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause began even before its independence. As a Muslim-majority state created in opposition to colonialism, Pakistan identified with the struggle of Palestinians against Zionist occupation and Western imperialism. Its foreign policy has consistently emphasized solidarity with Palestine....