The report explicitly states that members of the Police Peace Committee arrived at the scene following the attack, making the claim that they remained uninvolved incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015690/at-least-5-injured-including-police-official-in-attack-on-bannu-police-station, 15 Jul 2026]
1482
The official visit of the Pakistani CDF to Turkiye in 2026 was primarily aimed at strengthening which of the following?
The visit was explicitly stated by the military media wing to be aimed at strengthening strategic and defence cooperation. While economic ties are important, they were not the primary focus of this specific military-led visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015389/cdf-munir-meets-turkish-president-erdogan-armed-forces-chief-in-ankara-ispr, 14 Jul 2026]
1483
Consider the following statements about the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:
1. The funeral ceremonies spanned a total of six days.
2. The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza.
3. The funeral was originally scheduled to begin at 6am but was delayed to 2pm.
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events described. The ceremonies lasted six days, the burial site was the Shrine of Imam Reza, and the schedule was adjusted from 6am to 2pm due to delays in Iraq. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014150/funeral-prayers-offered-for-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-in-irans-mashhad, 09 Jul 2026]
1484
Who is the current Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as of July 2026?
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is the official who conducted the press briefing on July 8, 2026, regarding the security situation in Balochistan. The other individuals listed are either former DG ISPRs or hold different high-ranking military positions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013924/cross-border-terrorism-will-be-crushed-with-full-might-of-the-state-field-marshal-asim-munir, 08 Jul 2026]
1485
Consider the following statements about the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026:
1. It grants members immunity from preventive detention only during assembly sessions.
2. It requires authorities to seek the Speaker's permission before arresting a member on a criminal charge.
3. It allows the Speaker to order an inquiry before a police challan is submitted to the court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Act provides blanket immunity from preventive detention, not just during sessions. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as they reflect the procedural requirements for arrests and the Speaker's oversight role as defined in Sections 11(1) and 11(2) of the Act. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013628/kp-govt-enacts-law-granting-lawmakers-lifetime-official-passports-expanding-privileges, 07 Jul 2026]
1486
Which article of the United Nations Charter provides the legal basis for the exercise of the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence?
Article 51 of the United Nations Charter serves as the foundational legal provision for collective security doctrines, authorizing member states to engage in self-defence measures in response to an armed attack until the Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan serves as the Chairman of the Judicial Commission, reflecting the judiciary's role in the institutional mechanism of judicial appointments.
The proviso to Article 48(1) provides a specific constitutional mechanism allowing the President to return advice for reconsideration within 15 days, after which the advice becomes binding.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, established under the 18th Amendment, is the primary constitutional body responsible for the nomination and appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Article 48(1) establishes the constitutional mechanism requiring the President to exercise powers under the advice of the Prime Minister or the Cabinet, ensuring executive accountability.
