The US Africa Command (Africom) coordinated with Nigerian authorities to execute the airstrikes. Africom is the primary US military command responsible for operations in Africa. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001567/nigeria-says-joint-strikes-with-us-kill-175-is-fighters, 19 May 2026]
2112
Consider the following statements regarding the security measures in Balochistan as of May 17, 2026:
1. The provincial government banned the covering of faces in public places to prevent the obstruction of identification.
2. The security alert was issued in response to recent attacks in Barkhan and Chagai districts.
3. The ban on gatherings applies only to the provincial capital, Quetta.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the notification explicitly states that Section 144 was imposed across the entire province, not just in Quetta. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000944/section-144-imposed-throughout-balochistan-for-one-month, 17 May 2026]
2113
Which Bangladeshi bowler took 4-113 to put Pakistan in a difficult position during the second Test on May 19, 2026?
Taijul Islam was the primary architect of the Bangladeshi bowling effort, claiming four wickets including key dismissals of Babar Azam and Salman Agha. Nahid Rana also contributed but did not take four wickets in this innings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
2114
What was the target set for Pakistan to win the second Test match in Sylhet?
Pakistan required 437 runs for victory, which would have been a record-breaking chase. 418 is the record chase held by the West Indies, and 377 is the highest chase previously achieved by Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
2115
The primary reason cited by the government for shifting to a daily fuel pricing mechanism is:
The government initiated daily pricing to manage the volatility caused by international market fluctuations following regional hostilities. The other options are not the stated cause for this specific policy shift. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017561/petrol-pump-owners-defer-strike-call-after-talks-with-petroleum-minister, 22 Jul 2026]
2116
Which regulatory body is responsible for publishing the daily fuel prices on its website?
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is the designated body tasked with publishing fuel prices to ensure transparency. Other listed entities do not oversee retail petroleum pricing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017561/petrol-pump-owners-defer-strike-call-after-talks-with-petroleum-minister, 22 Jul 2026]
2117
Which of the following statements regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan political landscape in 2026 is INCORRECT?
The GB Assembly does include one member from the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM), making statement C incorrect. All other statements accurately reflect the political situation described. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017537/newly-sworn-in-gb-cm-picks-8-ppp-4-ipp-assembly-members-to-join-his-cabinet-as-ministers, 22 Jul 2026]
2118
Which legal doctrine serves as the primary mechanism for the judiciary to invalidate executive actions deemed inconsistent with the constitution?
Judicial review is the foundational constitutional mechanism that allows courts to evaluate the legality of executive and legislative actions, ensuring they remain within constitutional boundaries.
A defining feature of a parliamentary system is the principle of executive accountability, where the government remains in power only as long as it retains the confidence of the legislature.
Which of the following mechanisms is primarily utilized by the UN Security Council to enforce international peace and security under Chapter VII of the UN Charter?
Chapter VII of the UN Charter empowers the Security Council to take enforcement measures, including economic sanctions and military action, to maintain or restore international peace and security.
