The formal transfer of management control was announced by the Privatisation Commission on June 29, 2026. January 29, 2026, was the date the Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement (SPSA) was executed. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
1612
Telenor Pakistan has been formally amalgamated into which legal entity?
Telenor Pakistan was merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), which is a subsidiary of PTCL. PTCL is the parent company, not the direct entity into which Telenor was amalgamated. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012241/telenor-pakistan-ufone-formally-merge-after-ihc-approval, 01 Jul 2026]
1613
Which two nations acted as the primary mediators for the US-Iran peace talks in June 2026?
Pakistan and Qatar served as the official mediators for the negotiations, facilitating the framework established by the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Other nations like Turkey or Oman have historically mediated regional disputes but were not the primary facilitators in this instance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/us-iran-genuinely-want-peace-in-the-region-pm-shehbaz, 21 Jun 2026]
1614
Consider the following statements about the recent political developments in AJK:
1. The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir is seeking a cross-party approach to address the AJK situation.
2. Mahmood Khan Achakzai has accepted the meeting request from Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon without further consultation.
3. The AJK government has initiated a crackdown on JAAC activists following the organization's proscription.
Statement 1 is correct as the committee is reaching out across party lines. Statement 2 is incorrect because Achakzai stated he must consult with opposition parties, including the TTAP, before making a decision. Statement 3 is correct as the government launched a crackdown after the ban. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010065/kashmir-parliamentary-committee-chairman-requests-meeting-with-achakzai-to-discuss-ajk-situation, 22 Jun 2026]
1615
Which cabinet-level body in Pakistan is primarily mandated to oversee, coordinate, and ratify national economic policies and financial decisions?
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) serves as the central cabinet-level forum for deliberating and ratifying national economic stabilization policies and fiscal measures.
Consider the following statements about the maritime rescue operations conducted by Pakistan in 2026:
1. The Pakistan Navy and PMSA rescued 20 crew members from a cargo dhow in July 2026.
2. In April 2026, the Navy rescued 18 crew members from a merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea.
3. All rescue operations in 2026 involved only foreign nationals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the reported events of 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect because the 20 crew members rescued in July 2026 were all Pakistani nationals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014176/20-crew-members-rescued-from-sinking-cargo-dhow-east-of-ormara-ispr, 09 Jul 2026]
1617
Which of the following statements regarding the PPP-JUI-F alliance is INCORRECT?
The alliance explicitly rejects street protests and long marches, advocating instead for parliamentary and democratic solutions to regional issues. Therefore, the statement claiming they support street protests is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
1618
Which of the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty is INCORRECT?
The treaty allocates the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers primarily to Pakistan, not India. The other statements accurately describe the treaty's date, purpose, and requirements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011838/indus-commissioner-says-he-wrote-to-indian-counterpart-4-times-over-chenab-fluctuations-but-no-reply-so-far, 30 Jun 2026]
1619
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome of the diplomatic efforts mentioned in the 2026 peace process?
The peace process focuses on de-escalation, reopening shipping lanes, and establishing communication mechanisms. Permanent annexation of territory is not a component of the Islamabad MoU or the current mediation framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011670/pm-shehbaz-to-visit-iran-turkiye-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-to-end-middle-east-war-sources, 29 Jun 2026]
1620
Which of the following statements regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections on June 22, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The Deputy Speaker elected was Malik Kifayatur Rehman of the PML-N, not a PTI-backed independent candidate. The other statements accurately reflect the political alliances and election outcomes of the session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009973/ppps-amjad-hussain-elected-as-gb-chief-minister-after-members-take-oath, 22 Jun 2026]
