Terrorists blew up a previously damaged bridge on the route to the police station to prevent reinforcements from reaching the site. This is a common tactic used to isolate the target area during an assault. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015690/at-least-5-injured-including-police-official-in-attack-on-bannu-police-station, 15 Jul 2026]
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Who is the current Chief of the Turkish General Staff that held a detailed meeting with the Pakistani CDF in 2026?
General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu is the Chief of the Turkish General Staff who hosted the Pakistani CDF. General Metin Tokel serves as the Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, while Yasar Guler is the Minister of National Defence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015389/cdf-munir-meets-turkish-president-erdogan-armed-forces-chief-in-ankara-ispr, 14 Jul 2026]
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Approximately how far south of the provincial capital is the Hassan Khel subdivision located?
Hassan Khel is situated approximately 50 miles south of Peshawar. This distance is significant in the context of the logistical challenges faced by security forces operating in the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015448/bomb-disposal-unit-official-martyred-in-ied-explosion-in-kps-peshawar-district-police, 14 Jul 2026]
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Who signed the agreement on behalf of Pakistan to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO)?
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement on behalf of Pakistan. Aizaz Khan and Shahzad Ahmad Khan were present to receive him but did not sign the agreement. [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 of the following is NOT a category of digital asset mentioned by the PVARA Chairman as requiring individual examination?
The PVARA Chairman specifically highlighted sukuk, gold-backed tokens, and stablecoins as assets requiring individual Shariah assessment. Unregulated fiat currency is not a category of digital asset discussed in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]
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What is the new price of high-speed diesel (HSD) per litre following the government's announcement on July 10, 2026?
The government increased the price of high-speed diesel to Rs323.30 per litre. Rs310.71 is the current price of petrol, while the other figures represent historical price points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014423/govt-raises-petrol-price-by-rs1318-diesel-by-rs1380, 10 Jul 2026]
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Which body is constitutionally empowered to inquire into the capacity or conduct of a judge of the superior judiciary?
The Supreme Judicial Council, established under Article 209, is the sole constitutional forum tasked with the accountability of superior court judges, representing a critical mechanism of judicial review and discipline.
Article 48 of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates that the President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or the Prime Minister, defining the limits of executive authority.
Which of the following global governance institutions is primarily mandated with the coordination of international humanitarian assistance and the protection of displaced persons?
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, focusing on humanitarian assistance and the management of displaced populations, unlike the technical or regulatory mandates of WIPO, ITU, or UPU.
The Responsibility to Protect is a global political commitment endorsed by UN member states to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity, distinguishing it from economic or technical governance mandates.
