Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 during the 2026 auction. While Usman Tariq was also signed by a franchise, he was acquired by Birmingham Phoenix, not Sunrisers Leeds. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981366/ipl-linked-sunrisers-leeds-sign-abrar-ahmed-for-the-hundred, 12 Mar 2026]
1032
Which organization reported receiving a distress call from a tanker struck by a projectile in the Red Sea on July 23, 2026?
The UKMTO agency confirmed receiving a report from a tanker master regarding a projectile strike that caused an onboard fire, matching the details of the attack on the Encelia. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017740/houthis-attack-saudi-tankers-in-red-sea-as-us-strikes-iran-for-12th-consecutive-day, 23 Jul 2026]
1033
Consider the following statements about the 2026 World Cup final aftermath:
1. FIFA initiated an investigation into the Argentine team due to banners displayed after the semi-final match.
2. The Argentine squad received a hostile reception from fans upon their arrival in Buenos Aires.
3. Emiliano Martinez expressed uncertainty regarding his future in international football following the final loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as FIFA investigated the Falklands banner incident. Statement 3 is correct as Martinez publicly stated he would reflect on his international future. Statement 2 is incorrect because the fans provided a 'rapturous welcome' despite the loss. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017381/thousands-welcome-home-argentina-squad-without-messi-despite-world-cup-loss, 22 Jul 2026]
1034
The executive authority of FIFA, as the primary decision-making body between Congresses, is vested in which of the following entities?
The FIFA Council serves as the strategic and executive body responsible for setting the overall vision and policy direction of the organization between sessions of the Congress.
Sunrisers Leeds is fully owned by the same group that operates the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the IPL. This ownership link highlights the increasing integration between IPL-linked entities and English cricket franchises. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981366/ipl-linked-sunrisers-leeds-sign-abrar-ahmed-for-the-hundred, 12 Mar 2026]
1036
The 'Doctrine of Necessity' was judicially validated in Pakistan primarily through which of the following legal precedents?
The State v. Dosso (1958) case is the landmark precedent where the Supreme Court of Pakistan formally adopted the Kelsenian theory of revolutionary legality to validate the imposition of martial law.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
Article 184(3) grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights if a matter of public importance is involved, whereas Article 199 pertains to the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts.
The IMF's primary mandate is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system by providing short-term financial assistance to countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties.
Which of the following organs of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions.
Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the judiciary as a distinct branch of the state, providing the constitutional basis for the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary.
