Information Minister Attaullah Tarar was among the officials who accompanied the Prime Minister to Quetta. Other attendees included the Minister of Economic Affairs and the Adviser on Political Affairs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014127/mutual-and-singular-decision-by-leadership-to-end-terrorism-pm-shehbaz-says-after-balochistan-attacks, 09 Jul 2026]
1552
Which of the following statements regarding the July 7, 2026, maritime incident is INCORRECT?
The report specifies that one of the struck vessels was a Qatari LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) tanker, not a crude oil tanker. The other statements are factually accurate regarding the mediation role of Qatar, the existence of a ceasefire, and Iran's opposition to the Omani corridor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013627/three-ships-struck-in-hormuz-flare-up-qatar-slams-iranian-attack, 07 Jul 2026]
1553
Consider the following statements about the PMD monsoon forecast for July 2026:
1. Moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to reach the upper parts of the country from July 2.
2. The PMD warned of potential landslides in vulnerable areas of upper KP, GB, and Kashmir.
3. Rainfall in Sindh is predicted to occur throughout the entire first week of July.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the advisory. Statement 3 is incorrect because the forecast for Sindh specifically mentions rain on July 3 and July 4, not the entire first week. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011619/pmd-forecasts-nationwide-monsoon-rainfall-from-first-week-of-july, 29 Jun 2026]
1554
Who was appointed as the first chairman of the privatized Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) board?
Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider, the managing director of the Fauji Foundation, was appointed as the chairman of the newly restructured PIACL board following the transfer of management control. Arif Habib is the lead of the consortium, not the chairman of the board. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
1555
Within the framework of constitutional mechanisms, which concept defines the legal authority of a state to exercise exclusive control over its territory and domestic affairs?
Westphalian Sovereignty is the foundational principle of international law establishing that each state possesses exclusive authority over its territory and domestic political processes, free from external interference.
Bilal bin Saqib serves as the Chairman of the PVARA and is leading the dialogue with religious scholars regarding digital asset classification. Waqas Ghani is a research head at a brokerage firm, and Mufti Taqi Usmani is a prominent religious scholar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]
1557
Which of the following is NOT a provision included in the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026?
While the Act mandates that officers attend meetings and classifies failure to do so as a breach of privilege, it does not prescribe life imprisonment for such an act. The other three options are accurate descriptions of the privileges granted under the new legislation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013628/kp-govt-enacts-law-granting-lawmakers-lifetime-official-passports-expanding-privileges, 07 Jul 2026]
1558
Which international organization or agency reported the initial strikes on the tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026?
The UKMTO is the primary maritime security agency that reported the strikes, including the use of drones and unknown projectiles. The IMO and IEA are regulatory or analytical bodies that do not typically provide real-time tactical reporting on maritime security incidents. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013627/three-ships-struck-in-hormuz-flare-up-qatar-slams-iranian-attack, 07 Jul 2026]
1559
Which organization is responsible for investigating the cause of the K2 Airways cargo plane crash?
The Bureau of Air Safety Investigation was officially tasked with investigating the circumstances and cause of the aircraft's disappearance and subsequent crash. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013645/cargo-plane-disappears-from-radar-over-arabian-sea-off-karachi, 07 Jul 2026]
1560
Consider the following statements about the PIACL privatization process:
1. The transaction required 22 contractual consents from various counterparties including aircraft lessors.
2. The Competition Commission of Pakistan was involved in the regulatory approval process.
3. The privatization process was finalized without any amendments to the PIACL Articles of Association.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the contractual and regulatory requirements mentioned in the privatization process. Statement 3 is incorrect because the process explicitly required amendments to the Articles of Association to incorporate the Shareholders' Agreement framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
