The Information Group functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This ministry is tasked with the strategic communication of government policies and the management of the state's information apparatus. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431714/figs-lauds-pm-tarar-for-resolving-career-progression-issues, 24 Jul 2026]
412
Consider the following statements about the recent administrative reforms for the Information Group:
1. The reforms involve the creation of new posts to facilitate career progression.
2. The initiative aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
3. The reforms were implemented to address challenges posed by the evolving global media landscape.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are accurate. The creation of new posts is intended to resolve promotion bottlenecks, enhance institutional capacity, and better equip the cadre to handle modern communication challenges like digital media and information warfare. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431714/figs-lauds-pm-tarar-for-resolving-career-progression-issues, 24 Jul 2026]
413
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of the Information Group as described by the Forum?
The Information Group is a communication cadre focused on public diplomacy and narrative building. Drafting fiscal and budgetary policy is the responsibility of the Finance Division, not the Information Group. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431714/figs-lauds-pm-tarar-for-resolving-career-progression-issues, 24 Jul 2026]
414
Who is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting as of July 2026?
Attaullah Tarar serves as the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting and was specifically lauded by the Forum of Information Group Secretaries for his role in resolving career progression issues. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431714/figs-lauds-pm-tarar-for-resolving-career-progression-issues, 24 Jul 2026]
415
Who serves as the Chairman of the Forum of Information Group Secretaries (FIGS)?
Syed Anwar Mahmood is the Chairman of the Forum of Information Group Secretaries and provided the official statement regarding the significance of the new post creation. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431714/figs-lauds-pm-tarar-for-resolving-career-progression-issues, 24 Jul 2026]
416
Who currently serves as the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research?
Rana Tanveer Hussain is the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research who advocated for the restructuring of agricultural research institutions. Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi is the Chairman of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), not the Minister. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
417
According to the reform agenda, what is the primary metric for measuring the performance of agricultural research institutions?
The reform shifts the system from budget-driven accountability to an impact-focused model. Success is now measured by productivity, technology adoption, commercialization, and export growth rather than mere budget spending. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
418
What is the primary objective of the newly formed Scientific Advisory Committee within the agricultural research system?
The Scientific Advisory Committee was formed to provide strategic oversight, review scientific priorities, and ensure performance is benchmarked against global standards. It does not manage provincial budgets or handle direct export operations. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
419
Which individual held the office of the Governor of Sindh immediately prior to the appointment of Nehal Hashmi in 2026?
Kamran Tessori, an affiliate of the MQM-P, was the incumbent Governor of Sindh before his removal and replacement by Nehal Hashmi in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
420
Consider the following statements about the proposed agricultural research reforms:
1. The reforms aim to transition from a budget-driven model to an impact-focused model.
2. The Scientific Advisory Committee is mandated to convene on a monthly basis to review progress.
3. The minister emphasized the need to accelerate the commercialization of innovations like vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct regarding the shift in accountability models. Statement 3 is correct regarding the need for faster commercialization. Statement 2 is incorrect because the committee is mandated to convene quarterly, not monthly. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
