The Foreign Office stated that the detainees would be repatriated as a 'goodwill gesture' without any legal proceedings, meaning no fines were imposed. Options A, B, and C are all factually correct statements regarding the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995814/fo-says-cambodia-has-agreed-on-early-repatriation-of-54-pakistanis-arrested-following-scam-centre-raid, 28 Apr 2026]
1332
Who is the IMF mission chief responsible for the recent reviews of Pakistan's economic program?
Iva Petrova is the IMF mission chief who provided the details regarding the upcoming disbursements under the EFF and RSF. The other individuals listed hold different roles within the IMF or are associated with other regional desks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995256/imf-executive-board-to-meet-on-may-8-to-approve-disbursement-of-over-12bn-to-pakistan, 26 Apr 2026]
1333
Cambridge International Education (CIE) typically conducts its examination series in which two months of the year?
CIE examinations are held twice annually, with the primary series occurring in June and November. Results for these series are subsequently released in August and January, respectively. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996140/amid-furore-on-social-media-cambridge-says-aware-of-reports-about-question-paper-leak, 29 Apr 2026]
1334
Who is the British Special Representative for Afghanistan whose social media remarks were criticized by the Pakistan Foreign Office on May 2, 2026?
Richard Lindsay is the British Special Representative for Afghanistan who issued the remarks regarding the Pak-Afghan border. The other names listed are former British High Commissioners to Pakistan, not the current Special Representative. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996946/pakistan-slams-one-sided-remarks-by-british-diplomat-on-pak-afghan-border-situation, 02 May 2026]
1335
Consider the following statements about the military actions conducted during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq:
1. Pakistan targeted Afghan military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar on the night of March 16, 2026.
2. The operation targeted drone storage and technical support infrastructure used for attacks against Pakistan.
3. The government claimed that civilian populations were the primary target of the precision engagements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they align with the official report of the strikes on March 16. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government explicitly stated that no civilian population or infrastructure was targeted. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983439/pakistan-announces-temporary-pause-in-operation-ghazab-lil-haq-against-afghan-taliban, 18 Mar 2026]
1336
Who presented the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 in the Punjab Assembly?
Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, serving as the Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister, formally presented the bill to the assembly. While Azma Bokhari participated in the debate and Ejaz Augustine moved an amendment, Rehman was the minister responsible for the bill's introduction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
1337
Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan does the Judicial Commission of Pakistan derive its power to convene meetings for judicial appointments and transfers?
Article 175A of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Commission of Pakistan and outlines the procedures for the appointment and transfer of judges. Article 175 generally deals with the establishment of courts, while 184 and 199 relate to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995788/judicial-commission-of-pakistan-approves-transfer-of-3-ihc-judges, 28 Apr 2026]
1338
Consider the following statements about Cambridge examination security protocols:
1. The CIE investigation process involves reviewing evidence from multiple sources to confirm if papers were seen by students before exam dates.
2. In cases of confirmed leaks, the CIE has previously utilized 'assessed marks' as a remedial measure for affected students.
3. The June 2026 examination series is scheduled to conclude on June 9, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. The CIE confirms leaks through multi-source evidence, employs assessed marks when necessary, and the current June series is confirmed to run from April 23 to June 9, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996140/amid-furore-on-social-media-cambridge-says-aware-of-reports-about-question-paper-leak, 29 Apr 2026]
1339
The Senate Secretariat stated that the vehicle procurement was part of a replacement plan for which of the following officials?
The rebuttal explicitly mentioned that the replacement plan included vehicles for the Senate deputy chairman, the leader of the House, the leader of the opposition, and the Senate Secretariat. The President and Chief Justice are not part of the Senate Secretariat's internal vehicle replacement plan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
1340
What was the reported estimated cost of the luxury vehicle purchased for the Senate Chairperson?
Media reports indicated that the vehicle was valued at Rs 90 million. Although the Senate Secretariat's rebuttal did not specify the cost, it did not refute this specific figure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
