Pakistan's Foreign Office has consistently advocated for the respect of sovereignty, adherence to the UN Charter, and the resumption of dialogue to achieve a peaceful resolution. The other options represent aggressive or non-diplomatic measures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981279/in-restricted-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-pm-shehbaz-assures-him-of-pakistans-full-solidarity-support, 12 Mar 2026]
292
Who accompanied Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia on March 12, 2026?
The official delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. This reflects the high-level security and diplomatic nature of the visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981279/in-restricted-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-pm-shehbaz-assures-him-of-pakistans-full-solidarity-support, 12 Mar 2026]
293
Which of the following Iranian officials did Field Marshal Asim Munir NOT meet during his visit to Tehran in May 2026?
Field Marshal Asim Munir met with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. There is no mention of a meeting with the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the official reports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002541/encouraging-progress-made-during-cdf-munirs-tehran-visit-ispr, 23 May 2026]
294
Which official chaired the virtual meeting of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) that approved the judicial austerity measures?
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired the virtual meeting of the NJPMC on March 10, 2026. The committee formulated the strategy to address the fuel crisis and rising energy costs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980575/courts-join-others-in-adopting-austerity-measures-will-observe-4-day-work-weeks, 10 Mar 2026]
295
The mediation efforts led by Pakistan in April 2026 are primarily aimed at de-escalating tensions between which two countries?
The diplomatic efforts are focused on de-escalation between Iran and the United States, following direct talks held in Islamabad. The other options represent different geopolitical conflicts not addressed by this specific mediation mission. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991972/cdf-munir-visits-iran-alongside-delegation-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-holds-meeting-with-fm-araghchi, 15 Apr 2026]
296
Who is the current Foreign Minister of Iran who met with the Pakistani delegation in Tehran on April 15, 2026?
Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister who welcomed Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran. Esmaeil Baqaei is the foreign ministry spokesman, not the Foreign Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991972/cdf-munir-visits-iran-alongside-delegation-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-holds-meeting-with-fm-araghchi, 15 Apr 2026]
297
Consider the following statements about the military command overhaul in 2026:
1. Field Marshal Asim Munir serves as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
2. The CNSC appointment process is subject to judicial review under the 27th Amendment.
3. The CNSC position replaces the nuclear management functions previously held by the CJCSC.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the 27th Amendment explicitly states that the appointment process cannot be called into question before any court. Statements 1 and 3 are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
298
Which military post was abolished following the creation of the CNSC role?
The CNSC assumed the nuclear management role previously exercised by the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), which was subsequently abolished. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
299
Who was appointed as the first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC) in 2026?
General Syed Aamer Raza was promoted to the rank of a four-star general and appointed as the first CNSC. Asim Munir serves as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
300
The position of Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC) was created under which constitutional amendment?
The 27th Constitutional Amendment introduced the unified command structure, including the creation of the CNSC and the abolition of the CJCSC post. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
