During the Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, the Prime Minister specifically directed the deployment of the Frontier Corps in the Rakhshan division to enhance security measures. The other options are existing divisions in Balochistan but were not the focus of this specific directive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
2042
Who was identified as the global director of operations for the Islamic State killed during the joint Nigeria-US strikes in May 2026?
Abu Bilal al-Minuki was confirmed as the global director of operations for IS and was killed during the joint military operation. The other individuals listed were also senior ISWAP figures killed in the same operation, but they held different roles. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001567/nigeria-says-joint-strikes-with-us-kill-175-is-fighters, 19 May 2026]
2043
Who is the current Iranian President mentioned in the context of the 2026 peace efforts?
Masoud Pezeshkian is the Iranian President who engaged with Pakistani officials, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, regarding the peace process. The other individuals listed are not the current president as of May 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000962/pm-shehbaz-credits-political-military-partnership-for-pakistans-recognition-as-us-iran-mediator-changed-image, 17 May 2026]
2044
The term 'Fitna-al-Khawarij' is officially used by the state to refer to terrorists associated with which group?
The state uses the term 'Fitna-al-Khawarij' specifically for terrorists associated with the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. 'Fitna-al-Hindustan' is the term reserved for Balochistan-based terrorist groups. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000944/section-144-imposed-throughout-balochistan-for-one-month, 17 May 2026]
2045
Which of the following statements regarding the recent negotiations between the government and the APPPOA is INCORRECT?
The daily pricing mechanism is currently on a trial basis for two weeks, not a permanent fixture. The other statements accurately reflect the outcomes of the negotiations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017561/petrol-pump-owners-defer-strike-call-after-talks-with-petroleum-minister, 22 Jul 2026]
2046
Which of the following institutional mechanisms is primarily responsible for the oversight of executive financial management and the audit of public accounts?
The Public Accounts Committee is the parliamentary body tasked with examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the legislature for the expenditure of the government, ensuring fiscal accountability.
Which of the following governance metrics is specifically designed to evaluate the quality of public service provision and the independence of the civil service?
The Government Effectiveness Index, a component of the Worldwide Governance Indicators, measures the quality of public services, the capacity of the civil service, and the credibility of the government's commitment to policies.
Article 184(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan empowers the Supreme Court to exercise original jurisdiction in matters involving the enforcement of fundamental rights, serving as a critical mechanism for judicial oversight.
Extended deterrence refers to the strategy of deterring an attack on an ally, while minimum deterrence is a posture that maintains the smallest nuclear arsenal required to deter an adversary through the threat of retaliation.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint through which a significant percentage of the world's total petroleum liquids and liquefied natural gas pass, making it central to global energy security.
