The WTO's core mandate is to facilitate the implementation, administration, and operation of trade agreements and to provide a platform for trade negotiations and dispute resolution.
Consider the following statements about the repatriation of Afghan nationals:
1. The government reported that over 1.1 million Afghan nationals were deported in 2025.
2. The current repatriation drive was first launched in 2023.
3. The directive requires daily reporting to the Ministry of Interior starting from July 10, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 1,155,221 individuals were deported in 2025. Statement 2 is correct as the drive began in 2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the daily reporting requirement commences on July 11, 2026, not July 10. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011435/interior-ministry-issues-directive-to-arrest-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10, 28 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following states holds full member status within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
The Islamic Republic of Iran was formally admitted as a full member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2023, aligning with the organization's regional security and geopolitical framework.
The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as the foremost inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together to ensure food security and nutrition for all.
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is a foundational component of which international governance framework?
The TRIPS Agreement is one of the multilateral agreements on trade in goods and services that constitutes the legal framework of the World Trade Organization established by the Marrakesh Agreement.
The WTO's core mandate is to facilitate the implementation, administration, and operation of trade agreements and to provide a platform for trade negotiations and dispute resolution.
Consider the following statements about the energy sector reforms discussed on 28 July 2026:
1. The government aims to increase strategic petroleum reserves to mitigate supply shocks.
2. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is slated for performance-related reforms.
3. The federal budget for FY24-25 provided full, uninterrupted support for the 2023 refining policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the PM's directives. Statement 3 is incorrect because the federal budget for FY24-25 actually nullified many incentives in the 2023 policy, causing refineries to pause their projects. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023?
The policy aims to reduce, not increase, the production of furnace oil and low-quality petroleum products. The other three options are core objectives of the approved amendments. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/pm-orders-increase-in-countrys-strategic-petroleum-reserves-changes-to-oil-refining-policy-approved, 28 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the EU-Pakistan GSP+ status:
1. It was initially granted to Pakistan in 2014.
2. It allows Pakistan to enjoy duty-free or minimum duty on exports to the EU.
3. The European Parliament voted to extend the status until 2027 in October 2023.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate: the status was granted in 2014, it provides significant tariff concessions, and the extension until 2027 was confirmed by the European Parliament in October 2023. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003965/eus-top-diplomat-kallas-to-visit-islamabad-on-june-1-for-strategic-dialogue, 30 May 2026]
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Which mechanism is central to the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) role in global food security governance?
The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as the foremost inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together to ensure food security and nutrition for all.
