The court recommended that federal and provincial governments consider accommodating acid attack survivors under disability quotas to ensure their social and financial rehabilitation. This is part of the broader strategy to support victims who suffer permanent physical impairment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
1862
During his visit to Pakistan on June 9, 2026, the Bahraini National Guard Commander held a meeting at the Naval Headquarters with which official?
Admiral Naveed Ashraf is the current Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan. The other names listed are former naval chiefs and serve as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
1863
Consider the following statements about the US equity market performance in June 2026:
1. The S&P 500 ended a nine-week winning streak on June 5, 2026.
2. S&P Global has confirmed that it will change eligibility requirements to allow SpaceX to enter the S&P 500 index immediately.
3. Chipmaker Marvell Technology is considered a contender for addition to the S&P 500 benchmark index.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the S&P 500 ended its nine-week run. Statement 3 is correct as Marvell Technology is a contender for index inclusion. Statement 2 is incorrect because S&P Global explicitly stated it would not change eligibility requirements for its major indices. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005508/wall-street-ends-sharply-lower-as-chips-slide-jobs-data-fuels-rate-hike-fears, 05 Jun 2026]
1864
On June 4, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a ceremony in Islamabad to commemorate which milestone of the United States?
The event held in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, was specifically organized to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. This milestone reflects the long-standing diplomatic history between the two nations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005211/pm-shehbaz-hails-islamabads-true-and-special-relationship-with-washington-at-event-marking-us-250th-anniversary, 04 Jun 2026]
1865
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has demanded the abolition of seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly reserved for which group?
The JAAC's primary contention involves the 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir who settled in mainland Pakistan after 1947. The group alleges these seats are used by mainstream political parties to manipulate government formation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005462/ajk-govt-bans-joint-awami-action-committee-under-anti-terrorism-act, 05 Jun 2026]
1866
Which of the following is a key condition mentioned by the US administration for potential sanctions relief for Iran?
The US administration has stated that any easing of sanctions is contingent upon Tehran meeting specific conditions related to its nuclear programme. The administration explicitly denied that sanctions relief was being offered in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
1867
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, in whose name is the executive authority of the Federation exercised?
Article 90 of the Constitution stipulates that the executive authority of the Federation shall be exercised in the name of the President by the Federal Government, consisting of the Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers.
The 18th Constitutional Amendment introduced a structural shift in the judicial appointment process by establishing the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, thereby modifying the mechanism of judicial review and appointment.
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan acts as the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, a body central to the mechanism of judicial appointments and the maintenance of judicial independence.
