NEPRA awarded the licenses to DHA Energy Supply Company for a period of 21 years. This duration is set to ensure long-term operational stability for the private entity under the new regulatory regime. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018147/karachis-dha-city-becomes-first-private-entity-to-light-up-its-own-housing-project, 25 Jul 2026]
63252
Approximately what percentage of Pakistan's oil imports originate from the Middle East?
Pakistan relies heavily on the Middle East for its energy security, with over 95 per cent of its oil imports sourced from that region. This high dependency makes the country particularly sensitive to regional geopolitical instability. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981355/govt-mulling-not-hiking-prices-of-petroleum-products-further-despite-increase-in-global-market, 12 Mar 2026]
63253
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan provides the legal basis for the Parliament to establish standing committees to regulate its legislative and oversight functions?
Article 67 of the Constitution of Pakistan empowers each House of Parliament to make rules for regulating its procedure and the conduct of its business, which includes the formation of standing committees.
DHA City Karachi is situated approximately 56 kilometers from Karachi city within the jurisdiction of District Malir. The other districts listed are administrative divisions of Karachi but do not host this specific project. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018147/karachis-dha-city-becomes-first-private-entity-to-light-up-its-own-housing-project, 25 Jul 2026]
63255
Which of the following commodities has the government banned for export to create a buffer for domestic power generation?
The government specifically banned the export of furnace oil and naphtha to ensure sufficient supply for power generation. Crude oil is not the primary focus of this specific export ban. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981355/govt-mulling-not-hiking-prices-of-petroleum-products-further-despite-increase-in-global-market, 12 Mar 2026]
63256
Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the oversight of federal tax collection policies and fiscal performance in Pakistan?
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue serves as the parliamentary oversight mechanism for the Federal Board of Revenue, ensuring accountability in fiscal policy implementation.
Within the context of Pakistan's economic stabilization policies, which of the following pillars is explicitly included in the '5Es' framework for national development?
The '5Es' framework, designed to guide economic stabilization and growth, identifies Export, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, and Equity as its core pillars for structural reform.
The consultative session regarding the decision to avoid further price hikes included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The other individuals listed were not participants in this specific 2026 session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981355/govt-mulling-not-hiking-prices-of-petroleum-products-further-despite-increase-in-global-market, 12 Mar 2026]
63259
What is the total value of the emergency fund that the government plans to utilize to absorb petroleum price shocks as of 2026-03-12?
The government has allocated a Rs389 billion emergency fund to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices on domestic consumers. Other options represent incorrect figures that do not align with the official fiscal planning mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981355/govt-mulling-not-hiking-prices-of-petroleum-products-further-despite-increase-in-global-market, 12 Mar 2026]
63260
The budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 was scheduled to be announced on which date?
The federal budget for FY2026-27 was officially scheduled for announcement on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This date followed the final rounds of pre-budget negotiations between the coalition partners. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005897/ppp-shares-tax-related-reservations-in-pre-budget-meeting-with-dar-say-sources, 07 Jun 2026]
