The SAVE America Act is the specific legislation promoted by Trump to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration. Other options are plausible-sounding distractors that do not correspond to the specific bill mentioned in the context of his 2026 address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016135/trump-revives-sweeping-election-fraud-claims-ahead-of-us-midterms-accuses-china-of-meddling, 17 Jul 2026]
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Following the price adjustment on July 17, 2026, what is the new price of petrol per litre?
The price of petrol was set at Rs316.15 per litre following the increase. Rs354.35 is the new price for high-speed diesel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016247/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs544-diesel-by-rs3105-per-litre-for-next-three-days, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the recent developments in Pakistan-China relations:
1. The recent B2B agreements focus on healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
2. The government aims to convert these B2B agreements into implementable documents for CPEC 2.0.
3. The Saindak copper and gold mine is located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the focus of the July 2026 conference and the strategic shift toward CPEC 2.0. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Saindak copper and gold mine is located in Balochistan, not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016208/security-of-chinese-in-pakistan-paramount-for-us-says-pm-shehbaz, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the European Union's assessment of Pakistan's GSP+ status:
1. The report indicates that most progress made by Pakistan is legislative and administrative in nature.
2. The EU expressed concern that amendments to cybercrime and blasphemy laws could be used against journalists and human rights defenders.
3. The report concludes that Pakistan has fully met all its GSP+ obligations, ensuring automatic renewal for the next decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the report's findings regarding legislative progress and concerns over legal provisions. Statement 3 is false because the report highlights significant compliance issues and emphasizes that future eligibility depends on addressing these shortcomings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015939/eu-notes-issues-in-pakistans-gsp-compliance-urges-islamabad-to-address-shortcomings, 16 Jul 2026]
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Which official announced the government's operation to clear routes blocked by the JAAC on July 14, 2026?
Chaudhry Guftar Hussain, the AJK Home Secretary, addressed the press conference on July 14, 2026, to detail the government's security operation. Khwaja Mehran is identified as the leader of the proscribed JAAC, not a government official. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015416/ajk-govt-says-operation-under-way-to-reopen-routes-blocked-by-banned-jaac, 14 Jul 2026]
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During the visit to Shanghai on 2026-07-16, the Pakistani delegation reaffirmed commitment to high-quality development under which framework?
The Foreign Office confirmed that the leaders underscored the importance of advancing high-quality development specifically under CPEC 2.0. CPEC 1.0 refers to the earlier phase of the project. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015858/pakistan-becomes-founding-member-of-world-artificial-intelligence-cooperation-organisation, 16 Jul 2026]
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Which constitutional amendment fundamentally restructured the process of judicial appointments by establishing the Judicial Commission of Pakistan?
The 18th Amendment introduced Article 175A, which shifted the power of judicial appointments from the executive to a multi-member Judicial Commission, marking a significant change in constitutional mechanisms.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is the constitutional body established under Article 175A to recommend appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, which provision grants the President the authority to issue a Proclamation of Emergency due to external aggression or internal disturbance?
Article 232 of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the constitutional mechanism for declaring a state of emergency, distinct from Article 58 (dissolution of the National Assembly) or Article 184 (original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court).
The attack on July 15, 2026, targeted the Miryan Police Station in Bannu. Domel Police Station was the site of a separate suicide car bomb attack in April 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015690/at-least-5-injured-including-police-official-in-attack-on-bannu-police-station, 15 Jul 2026]
