The government and coalition partners officially agreed to recommend that the budget be tabled on June 10, 2026. Other dates provided are distractors related to the surrounding political timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
1892
Who was elected as the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2026?
Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
1893
Which Malaysian leader appreciated Pakistan's role in the ceasefire in the Gulf during a conversation on May 27, 2026?
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Anwar Ibrahim held a telephonic conversation with PM Shehbaz Sharif to appreciate Pakistan's role in the Gulf ceasefire. The other options represent former Malaysian leaders who were not involved in this specific diplomatic exchange. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003497/us-iran-peace-deal-could-benefit-entire-region-pm-tells-pezeshkian-in-eid-call, 27 May 2026]
1894
The principle of collective defense, which mandates that an attack against one member is considered an attack against all, is the foundational security mechanism of which organization?
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective defense, which remains the primary security doctrine of the NATO alliance.
Under the United Nations Charter, which mechanism grants the Security Council the authority to authorize enforcement actions to maintain or restore international peace and security?
Chapter VII of the UN Charter provides the legal framework for the Security Council to determine the existence of threats to peace and to authorize measures ranging from sanctions to military intervention.
The ISPR confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash, making the false statement. All other options accurately reflect the details provided by the military's media wing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006621/no-survivors-as-pakistan-army-mi-17-helicopter-crashes-near-muzaffarabad-ispr, 10 Jun 2026]
1897
Consider the following statements about the security situation in AJK as of June 2026:
1. The AJK government has requested federal paramilitary forces to secure the region for a two-week period in June.
2. The JAAC strike call is scheduled to coincide with the start of the nomination paper filing process for the general elections.
3. The AJK government has officially banned the JAAC under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the report: the request for 14,000 personnel covers the period from June 7 to June 21, the strike is set for June 9 (the start of nominations), and the proscription was enacted under the 2014 Act. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005462/ajk-govt-bans-joint-awami-action-committee-under-anti-terrorism-act, 05 Jun 2026]
1898
Which of the following statements regarding the fuel price adjustments on June 5, 2026, is INCORRECT?
There is no mention of a Rs10 increase for kerosene in the policy update. The other three statements accurately reflect the fiscal measures taken by the government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005447/govt-reduces-petrol-price-by-rs4-keeps-diesel-price-unchanged, 05 Jun 2026]
1899
The year 2026 marks how many years of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the 75-year glorious partnership in diplomatic relations during his address. The leadership plans to hold year-long celebrations to commemorate this milestone. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002979/chinas-xi-hails-unbreakable-ties-praises-pakistans-role-in-iran-peace-efforts-as-he-meets-pm-shehbaz, 25 May 2026]
1900
What is the primary condition set by President Trump for nations to be part of the Iran peace deal?
President Trump stated that it should be mandatory for the countries involved in the peace deal discussions to simultaneously sign onto the Abraham Accords. This condition is presented as a requirement to demonstrate good intention. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003043/trump-demands-widespread-sign-up-to-abraham-accords-as-part-of-iran-peace-deal, 25 May 2026]
