The distressed vessel was a cargo dhow, not a passenger ferry. The other statements accurately reflect the details of the rescue operation as reported by the ISPR. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014176/20-crew-members-rescued-from-sinking-cargo-dhow-east-of-ormara-ispr, 09 Jul 2026]
1582
Consider the following statements about the recent legal developments involving Malik Riaz:
1. The Bahria Town Tower on Tariq Road was attached because it was held in the name of a 'benami' frontman.
2. Malik Riaz is currently an absconder in the £190m Al Qadir Trust Case.
3. The National Accountability Bureau has the authority to freeze properties under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the investigation details provided. The Tariq Road tower was linked to a frontman, the Al Qadir Trust case remains an active legal matter involving the tycoon, and the 2010 Act provides the legal framework for the bureau's asset restraint powers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013398/nab-takes-possession-of-karachis-bahria-icon-tower-amid-investigation-against-property-tycoon-malik-riaz, 06 Jul 2026]
1583
Which of the following statements regarding the K2 Airways incident is INCORRECT?
The aircraft was a freighter (cargo aircraft) at the time of the incident, not a passenger jet. It had been converted from a passenger configuration to a freighter in 2012. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013645/cargo-plane-disappears-from-radar-over-arabian-sea-off-karachi, 07 Jul 2026]
1584
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) advisory issued on June 29, 2026, the monsoon rains are expected to begin in the country from:
The PMD advisory explicitly states that a fresh monsoon spell is set to begin in the country from the first week of July. This period is crucial for replenishing water supplies across the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011619/pmd-forecasts-nationwide-monsoon-rainfall-from-first-week-of-july, 29 Jun 2026]
1585
What was the real GDP growth rate of Pakistan for the fiscal year ending in 2026?
The Ministry of Finance reported that real GDP growth reached 3.7 percent, marking the highest growth rate in four years. This figure reflects the broad-based recovery across the agriculture, industry, and services sectors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
1586
Which of the following statements regarding the composition of the new JCP interview committees is INCORRECT?
The notification explicitly excludes Supreme Court judges from the panels, drawing judicial strength instead from the Federal Constitutional Court and the respective high courts. Therefore, the statement claiming a Supreme Court judge is included is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012237/no-supreme-court-judge-in-jcp-panels-for-vetting-high-court-judges, 01 Jul 2026]
1587
Which of the following best describes the primary mandate of the TRIPS Agreement within the framework of the World Trade Organization?
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) establishes minimum standards for the regulation of intellectual property by WTO members, ensuring that trade rules adequately protect creators and innovators.
Which of the following strategic doctrines primarily focused on the containment of Soviet influence through the establishment of regional security alliances during the Cold War?
The Truman Doctrine established the policy of containment, which sought to prevent the expansion of Soviet influence by providing political, military, and economic assistance to democratic nations under threat.
The government officially designates the TTP and its affiliates as 'Fitna al Khawarij' (FAK). This term is used in official communications to describe the group's ideological and operational nature. [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]
1590
Which entity was identified by the National Accountability Bureau as the front company used for the construction of the Bahria Icon Tower?
Investigations established that the construction of the tower and the acquisition of its land were facilitated through M/s Galaxy Construction Private Limited, which served as a front for laundering proceeds of crime. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013398/nab-takes-possession-of-karachis-bahria-icon-tower-amid-investigation-against-property-tycoon-malik-riaz, 06 Jul 2026]
