The PPP manifesto advocates for representation on an observer or provisional basis in federal decision-making bodies, not immediate full integration into the federal cabinet. The other options are core components of the party's stated platform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017539/ppp-chairman-calls-upcoming-ajk-elections-most-significant-in-history, 22 Jul 2026]
2252
Consider the following statements about the monsoon-related damages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as of July 22, 2026:
1. The PDMA report indicated that 23 houses were partially damaged.
2. A total of 13 cattle perished during the four-day period.
3. The Wana-Gomal Zam Road blockage was caused primarily by riverine flooding rather than landslides.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the PDMA report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the road blockage was specifically attributed to landslides and falling boulders from mountains, not riverine flooding. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017494/rain-related-fatalities-during-ongoing-monsoon-spell-rise-to-18-in-kp, 22 Jul 2026]
2253
Consider the following statements about the current tomato supply chain in Pakistan:
1. The Balochistan crop is currently the primary source of domestic supply.
2. Iranian tomatoes are arriving in large quantities, exceeding 50 containers per day.
3. The tomato crop in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa typically arrives in the May-June period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Balochistan is the current supplier. Statement 3 is correct regarding the seasonal arrival of crops in Punjab and KP. Statement 2 is incorrect because imports are arriving in very small quantities, averaging only 10 containers per day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017429/iranian-tomatoes-fail-to-ease-prices, 22 Jul 2026]
2254
On July 22, 2026, which Saudi official shared a social media post emphasizing the shared history and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Salman Al-Dosary, the Saudi Minister of Media, issued a post on X affirming the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. While Khalid bin-Salman and Turki Alalshikh were involved in the broader social media campaign, Al-Dosary was the specific minister identified as issuing the statement on media relations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017482/saudi-uae-ministers-use-social-media-to-signal-unity-after-months-of-tension, 22 Jul 2026]
2255
What is the name of the counter-terrorism campaign under which the recent operations in Balochistan are being conducted?
The ISPR identified the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign as 'Azm-i-Istehkam', which was approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. Operation Shaban was a separate, earlier initiative launched in response to the Ziarat attack. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017521/10-terrorists-killed-2-female-suicide-bombers-and-their-facilitator-apprehended-in-balochistan-operations-ispr, 22 Jul 2026]
2256
Which of the following governance metrics is specifically designed to measure the quality of institutional performance and public service delivery?
The Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) project reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for over 200 countries, specifically measuring dimensions such as government effectiveness and regulatory quality.
The government has explicitly stated there are 'no indications' or immediate plans for the amendment, making the claim that it will be passed by the end of 2026 false. The other statements accurately reflect the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2000722/law-minister-tarar-sees-no-indication-of-28th-amendment-for-now, 16 May 2026]
2258
In the context of the maritime blockade in the Red Sea, which countries were the intended destinations for the Saudi crude oil tankers that were forced to turn back?
The report states that two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for China and India were forced to make U-turns in the Red Sea due to the Houthi blockade. Other Asian nations were not mentioned in this specific context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017405/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-any-active-nuclear-site-in-iran, 22 Jul 2026]
2259
According to S&P Global Ratings, what was the primary driver for the upgrade in Pakistan's sovereign credit rating?
The agency explicitly cited strengthened institutional capacity and the successful implementation of IMF programme reforms as the foundation for the upgrade. Option A and C are not factors cited by the agency in its assessment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017530/sampp-global-ratings-upgrades-pakistans-sovereign-credit-rating-to-b, 22 Jul 2026]
2260
The youth-led protest movement that gained prominence in New Delhi in July 2026 is known as the:
The movement is officially referred to as the 'cockroach' movement, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). It began as an online satire before evolving into large-scale street protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017492/under-soaring-pressure-after-cockroach-movement-protests-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-debate, 22 Jul 2026]
