The Saudi Finance Minister was on a one-day visit, not a three-day visit. The other statements accurately reflect the details of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990567/in-meeting-with-saudi-finance-minister-pm-emphasises-strong-commitment-to-expanding-cooperation-in-all-spheres, 10 Apr 2026]
1222
Which international forum did Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invite Ishaq Dar to attend during their conversation on April 12, 2026?
The Turkish Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This forum is a prominent platform for discussing international relations and conflict resolution. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991120/dar-briefs-turkish-saudi-egyptian-fms-on-islamabad-talks-reaffirms-support-for-diplomacy-and-dialogue, 12 Apr 2026]
1223
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in Islamabad:
1. The Prime Minister compared the Islamabad talks to historical peace processes like the Oslo Agreement.
2. The US and Iranian delegations issued a single, joint statement at the conclusion of the talks.
3. The Prime Minister emphasized that national secrets regarding the negotiations would remain confidential.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the PM cited historical precedents. Statement 3 is correct as the PM stated he was responsible for keeping national secrets buried. Statement 2 is incorrect because the delegations issued separate, though similar, statements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991371/after-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad-pm-shehbaz-says-full-efforts-ongoing-to-resolve-conflict, 13 Apr 2026]
1224
Which term does the Pakistani state use to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)?
The state officially designates the TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij. The other options are names of different militant organizations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982323/overnight-strikes-in-afghanistans-kandahar-target-terrorist-hideouts-and-military-infrastructure-says-state-media, 15 Mar 2026]
1225
Who led the Iranian delegation during the peace talks held in Islamabad on April 11, 2026?
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, led the Iranian delegation during the Islamabad talks. The other names listed are prominent Iranian officials but were not the heads of this specific delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990743/us-iran-search-for-breakthrough-in-islamabad-as-talks-stretch-into-third-round, 11 Apr 2026]
1226
Which of the following statements regarding the UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz is INCORRECT?
While earlier drafts invoked Chapter VII, which could authorize the use of force, this provision was removed due to objections from several members. Therefore, the final text did not include the Chapter VII invocation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1989533/china-russia-veto-un-resolution-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz, 07 Apr 2026]
1227
Which provincial emergency service provided rescue operations at the site of the train accident?
Sindh's Rescue 1122 service confirmed their Urban Search and Rescue teams from the Bandhi satellite station reached the site to provide aid. Edhi and Civil Defence were not the primary responders mentioned in the official report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982353/1-dead-as-lahore-bound-shalimar-express-derails-after-colliding-with-goods-train-in-naushahro-feroze, 15 Mar 2026]
1228
According to the Railways Minister, the individual who lost their life in the accident was a:
The Railways Minister confirmed the deceased was a temporary employee of Pakistan Railways who was aboard the goods train. The passenger train itself did not suffer any fatalities among its passengers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982353/1-dead-as-lahore-bound-shalimar-express-derails-after-colliding-with-goods-train-in-naushahro-feroze, 15 Mar 2026]
1229
According to the Lebanese health ministry, approximately how many people were killed in the Israeli bombardment on April 9, 2026?
The Lebanese health ministry reported that at least 300 people were killed during the bombardment on that date. This figure highlights the severity of the military action that drew global condemnation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990283/israel-seeks-peace-talks-with-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible-as-world-condemns-tel-avivs-bombardment-amid-us-iran-truce, 09 Apr 2026]
1230
Which US official was tasked with leading the American delegation to the 2026 Islamabad Talks?
US Vice President JD Vance was the official designated to lead the American delegation to Islamabad. Donald Trump provided the guidelines for the negotiations but did not travel to Pakistan himself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990461/vance-en-route-iranian-delegation-touches-down-for-islamabad-talks, 10 Apr 2026]
