Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, who serves as the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, to discuss the progress of regional peace initiatives. Ishaq Dar is the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, making him a separate official involved in the diplomatic process. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990234/pm-shehbaz-cdf-munir-discuss-pakistans-efforts-to-mediate-between-us-and-iran, 09 Apr 2026]
1152
Consider the following statements about the 2026 peace initiative in Islamabad:
1. The ceasefire agreement includes provisions for de-escalation in Lebanon.
2. The first round of talks is scheduled to occur on April 11, 2026.
3. The Iranian leadership expressed appreciation for Pakistan's role in hosting the negotiations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are correct. The ceasefire covers Lebanon, the talks are set for the weekend following the April 8, 2026 announcement (specifically April 11), and the Iranian President explicitly thanked the Pakistani leadership for their mediation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989847/us-iranian-delegations-expected-in-pakistan-on-friday-white-house-says-first-round-of-talks-to-be-held-on-saturday, 08 Apr 2026]
1153
The primary software system that Tesla's new AI chips are intended to power is:
The AI chips are specifically designed to support Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, which requires high-volume processing capabilities. While Autopilot is a related system, the specific target for the new chip generation is the Full Self-Driving suite. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982070/musk-says-teslas-mega-ai-chip-fab-project-to-launch-in-7-days, 14 Mar 2026]
1154
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the government's directive regarding the digital dashboard and retail monitoring?
The government's focus was on monitoring, data integration, and preventing hoarding. Increasing import quotas was not a stated objective of the cabinet committee's directive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989171/ogra-pso-come-under-fire-for-poor-monitoring-of-oil-stocks, 06 Apr 2026]
1155
Which of the following entities is granted an exemption from the 2026 energy conservation timing restrictions?
Medical stores and pharmacies are explicitly exempted from the new timing restrictions to ensure public access to essential healthcare supplies. Marriage halls and departmental stores are subject to the 8:00 PM or 10:00 PM closure rules. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989178/markets-malls-to-close-at-8pm-across-country-except-sindh-to-conserve-energy, 06 Apr 2026]
1156
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in April 2026:
1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mediated the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
2. The ceasefire agreement was initially rejected by all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
3. The Iranian President confirmed his country's participation in the proposed Islamabad negotiations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the Prime Minister helped mediate the deal. Statement 3 is correct as President Pezeshkian confirmed participation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the GCC members actually welcomed the ceasefire. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989584/pm-shehbaz-asks-trump-to-extend-deadline-for-two-weeks-requests-iran-to-open-hormuz-for-corresponding-period, 07 Apr 2026]
1157
Which federal body was included in the joint teams deployed to monitor retail petroleum outlets for hoarding and data compliance?
The government decided to involve the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in joint teams alongside Ogra and the Petroleum Division to enforce compliance and check hoarding at petrol pumps. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989171/ogra-pso-come-under-fire-for-poor-monitoring-of-oil-stocks, 06 Apr 2026]
1158
Which strategic maritime chokepoint was highlighted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as needing to be opened following the 2026 ceasefire?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz should be opened to address traffic buildup and regional security. The other straits listed are not the primary focus of the current Iran-US diplomatic de-escalation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989584/pm-shehbaz-asks-trump-to-extend-deadline-for-two-weeks-requests-iran-to-open-hormuz-for-corresponding-period, 07 Apr 2026]
1159
Which of the following statements regarding the diplomatic mediation efforts described by Ishaq Dar is INCORRECT?
The report indicates that while both parties agreed to talks in Islamabad and were close to a ceasefire, no permanent peace treaty had been signed. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic actions taken by Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989566/dar-says-israeli-attack-on-iran-set-off-dangerous-developments-that-severely-damaged-peace-process, 07 Apr 2026]
1160
The trilateral meetings hosted by China in April 2026 spanned a duration of how many days?
The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the meetings were held from April 1 to April 7, 2026, which constitutes a period of seven days. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989918/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-avoid-escalation-during-china-hosted-talks-beijing, 08 Apr 2026]
