Ishaq Dar, serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, was present at the meeting. The other ministers are common participants in cabinet meetings but were not cited as attendees in this specific diplomatic engagement. [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]
1232
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the US approach to the 2026 Iran talks as described by President Trump?
President Trump explicitly dismissed the need for a backup plan when asked about contingency planning. The other options accurately reflect his stated position on the talks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990730/us-president-trump-projects-cautious-optimism-ahead-of-iran-talks, 11 Apr 2026]
1233
According to established administrative protocols, Israeli ministers must obtain advance approval from which office to enter the Al-Aqsa compound?
Israeli ministers are required to secure authorization from the Prime Minister's office before entering the Al-Aqsa compound. This protocol is intended to manage the high sensitivity of the site. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991141/israeli-minister-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-again-amid-restrictions-on-worshippers, 12 Apr 2026]
1234
How long did the face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad last?
The Prime Minister confirmed that the delegations negotiated continuously for 21 hours during the Islamabad talks. This direct dialogue was a historic departure from previous indirect communication methods. [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]
1235
Which Pakistani official served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during the mediation of the US-Iran talks?
Ishaq Dar holds the dual portfolio of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. He played a central role in mediating the negotiations alongside the Chief of Army Staff. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990743/us-iran-search-for-breakthrough-in-islamabad-as-talks-stretch-into-third-round, 11 Apr 2026]
1236
Which of the following is NOT a precondition mentioned by the Iranian side for the commencement of negotiations in 2026?
The Iranian side specifically cited a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked assets as their preconditions. The withdrawal of US forces was not listed as a specific precondition for these talks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990461/vance-en-route-iranian-delegation-touches-down-for-islamabad-talks, 10 Apr 2026]
1237
Who led the Iranian delegation that arrived in Islamabad for the 2026 talks?
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, led the delegation to Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi was part of the delegation as the Foreign Minister, but he was not the head of the delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990461/vance-en-route-iranian-delegation-touches-down-for-islamabad-talks, 10 Apr 2026]
1238
Consider the following statements about the energy conservation measures announced in April 2026:
1. The federal government decided that markets in provinces other than Sindh should close by 8:00 PM.
2. The Sindh government notification applies to both weekdays and weekends.
3. The austerity measures were triggered by the global fuel crisis resulting from the US-Israel war on Iran.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the government's policy announcements. The federal directive specifically excluded Sindh initially, the Sindh notification covers the entire week, and the geopolitical cause of the fuel crisis is correctly identified. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990483/sindh-implements-austerity-measures-notifies-early-market-closure-among-other-steps, 10 Apr 2026]
1239
The Artemis II mission included an astronaut from which international space agency alongside the NASA crew?
The crew included Jeremy Hansen, who represents the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). This partnership highlights the multilateral nature of the Artemis program. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990741/artemis-ii-astronauts-safely-back-on-earth-after-historic-trip-around-moon, 11 Apr 2026]
1240
Which of the following global credit rating agencies is the Finance Minister expected to interact with during the 2026 visit?
Fitch Ratings, along with Moody's and S&P Global, are the major credit rating agencies mentioned for engagement. Morningstar and Kroll are not listed as part of the scheduled high-level interactions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1990747/aurangzeb-departs-for-us-to-participate-in-imf-wb-meetings, 11 Apr 2026]
