Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was initiated by Pakistan on February 26, 2026, to counter cross-border attacks. The other operations listed are historical military campaigns conducted by Pakistan in previous years. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996946/pakistan-slams-one-sided-remarks-by-british-diplomat-on-pak-afghan-border-situation, 02 May 2026]
1342
The term 'Fitna al Khawarij' is used by the Pakistani state to refer to which group?
The state uses the term 'Fitna al Khawarij' specifically to designate terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It is distinct from the Afghan Taliban, which is a separate entity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983439/pakistan-announces-temporary-pause-in-operation-ghazab-lil-haq-against-afghan-taliban, 18 Mar 2026]
1343
Consider the following statements about the security operations reported on April 30, 2026:
1. The operations resulted in the death of 13 terrorists.
2. The engagements took place in the Mohmand and North Waziristan districts.
3. The ISPR claimed that the Afghan Taliban regime has successfully secured the border on their side.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the ISPR report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ISPR explicitly stated that the Afghan Taliban regime has failed to ensure effective border management. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996454/13-terrorists-killed-as-bids-to-infiltrate-pak-afghan-border-in-kp-foiled-ispr, 30 Apr 2026]
1344
The maintenance work on the PTCL submarine cable is expected to conclude by which date in 2026?
PTCL announced that the maintenance work, which begins on April 14, 2026, is scheduled to last until April 20, 2026. This period is intended to address necessary repairs to ensure network stability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991416/ptcl-says-repair-work-on-submarine-cable-to-begin-from-tuesday-internet-users-may-face-service-degradation-in-evening-hours, 13 Apr 2026]
1345
Who served as the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly during the session where the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 was passed?
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan presided over the session as Speaker and directed the distribution of the bill copies to the members. Saleem Haider is the Governor of Punjab, not the Speaker. [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]
1346
What is the maximum capacity threshold for solar net-metering systems that are now exempt from the licensing fee?
The regulatory amendment specifically targets distributed generation systems of 25 kilowatts or below. Systems exceeding this capacity remain subject to the one-time fee of Rs1,000 per kilowatt. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995812/nepra-abolishes-licence-requirement-fee-for-small-solar-users, 28 Apr 2026]
1347
Who chaired the Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting that approved the transfer of three Islamabad High Court judges on April 28, 2026?
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the JCP meeting held on April 28, 2026. The other listed names are prominent judicial figures but were not the presiding chair for this specific administrative decision. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995788/judicial-commission-of-pakistan-approves-transfer-of-3-ihc-judges, 28 Apr 2026]
1348
In which Cambodian province were the 54 Pakistani nationals arrested following a raid on a scamming compound?
The Foreign Office confirmed that the 54 Pakistani nationals were detained in Siem Reap province. Other options represent major Cambodian provinces but are not the site of this specific raid. [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]
1349
What is the budgeted target for the petroleum levy collection in Pakistan for the current fiscal year?
The government set a petroleum levy collection target of Rs1.47 trillion for the current fiscal year. While collections have already exceeded Rs1.2 trillion, the official target remains Rs1.47 trillion. [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]
1350
Which of the following statements regarding the temporary pause in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq is INCORRECT?
The pause was requested by brotherly Islamic countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye), not the United Nations Security Council. The other three statements accurately reflect the government's official announcement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983439/pakistan-announces-temporary-pause-in-operation-ghazab-lil-haq-against-afghan-taliban, 18 Mar 2026]
