The official statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan government explicitly stated that the leaders were expelled for violating the election code of conduct. Other options like the Anti-Terrorism Act or Foreigners Act were not cited as the legal basis for this administrative action. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003687/pti-leaders-expelled-from-gb-during-electioneering-authorities-allege-code-of-conduct-violation, 29 May 2026]
192
Which of the following statements regarding the events of May 29, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The GB government explicitly stated in an official release that no arrests were made, contradicting the PTI's claim of arrest. Therefore, the statement that the government confirmed arrests is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003687/pti-leaders-expelled-from-gb-during-electioneering-authorities-allege-code-of-conduct-violation, 29 May 2026]
193
Which PTI leader, serving as the party president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was among those expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan?
Junaid Akbar, the PTI president for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was identified as the primary leader expelled during the electioneering campaign. While others like Sheikh Waqas Akram and Omar Ayub commented on the situation, they were not the individuals expelled from the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003687/pti-leaders-expelled-from-gb-during-electioneering-authorities-allege-code-of-conduct-violation, 29 May 2026]
194
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's diplomatic position presented at the UNSC on May 26, 2026:
1. Pakistan advocates for the weaponization of water resources to exert diplomatic pressure.
2. The Foreign Minister emphasized that the crisis of the international system stems from the selective application of principles.
3. Pakistan maintains that there can be no durable peace in the Middle East while occupation and forced displacement continue.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Pakistan explicitly stated that water must never be weaponized. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the Foreign Minister's critique of the international order and his stance on the Middle East conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003210/pakistan-stresses-need-for-restraint-de-escalation-in-iran-us-conflict, 26 May 2026]
195
Which of the following is NOT a concern raised by Pakistan regarding the current international system in the May 2026 UNSC debate?
Pakistan's address focused on the selective application of law, the sanctity of water treaties (specifically the Indus Waters Treaty), and the necessity of UNSC reform. NATO expansion was not a topic addressed by the Foreign Minister in this specific speech. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003210/pakistan-stresses-need-for-restraint-de-escalation-in-iran-us-conflict, 26 May 2026]
196
Which international governance institution is mandated to oversee the implementation of the Rome Statute?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, such as genocide and war crimes.
Chapter VII of the UN Charter provides the Security Council with the authority to take enforcement measures, including military and non-military actions, to maintain or restore international peace and security.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the UN body tasked with bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
The R2P doctrine shifts the focus from state sovereignty to the responsibility of the international community to protect populations from mass atrocities, effectively framing humanitarian intervention as a security imperative.
The statement that kerosene prices remained unchanged is incorrect, as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority explicitly reduced the price of kerosene from Rs313.44 to Rs272. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003697/govt-cuts-petrol-diesel-prices-by-rs22, 29 May 2026]
