The Islamabad High Court provided the final legal sanction required for the formal amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into PTML. Other high courts do not hold jurisdiction over this specific corporate transaction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012241/telenor-pakistan-ufone-formally-merge-after-ihc-approval, 01 Jul 2026]
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Telenor Pakistan has been formally amalgamated into which legal entity?
Telenor Pakistan was merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), which is a subsidiary of PTCL. PTCL is the parent company, not the direct entity into which Telenor was amalgamated. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012241/telenor-pakistan-ufone-formally-merge-after-ihc-approval, 01 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about Pakistan's engagement with the SCO:
1. Pakistan hosted the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government in October 2024.
2. Pakistan leads an SCO working group specifically focused on poverty alleviation.
3. The SCO was originally formed in 2001 as a security cooperation group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate. Pakistan hosted the 2024 government-level meeting, chairs the poverty alleviation working group, and the SCO was indeed founded in 2001 with a primary focus on security. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008079/pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-states-in-september, 15 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following constitutional provisions empowers the Federal Government to deploy the Armed Forces to act in aid of civil power for the maintenance of national security?
Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides the specific legal mechanism for the deployment of the Armed Forces to assist civil administration in ensuring the security of the state against internal or external threats.
In the context of Pakistan's national security doctrine, which of the following best describes the primary strategic objective of Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs)?
Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) are a core component of Pakistan's counter-terrorism doctrine, focusing on precision targeting of militant leadership and the disruption of logistical networks rather than broad military maneuvers.
Freedom of Navigation is a core principle of international maritime law, specifically codified under UNCLOS, asserting the right of vessels to traverse international waters without state interference, distinct from geopolitical containment or regional autonomy doctrines.
The Containment Policy was a strategic doctrine designed to prevent the expansion of Soviet influence, functioning as a core component of Western deterrence strategy rather than a collective security or multilateral framework.
The transition to electric vehicles is aimed at reducing dependence on imported petroleum products, which directly lowers the country's import bill. This is a key pillar of the government's energy security strategy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a stated goal of the government's electric mobility and Battery Energy Storage System Policy?
The policy aims to promote EV infrastructure and sustainability, but it does not mandate the closure of existing petrol stations. The other options are explicitly mentioned as core objectives of the policy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the EV charging infrastructure initiative:
1. The initiative involves technology transfer from a Chinese partner.
2. The project is limited exclusively to the city of Islamabad.
3. The government is developing a Battery Energy Storage System Policy to support this transition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are correct as the initiative involves international collaboration and a new policy framework. Statement 2 is incorrect because the infrastructure is planned to be established across the country, not just in Islamabad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017426/mou-signed-with-chinese-firm-for-ev-charging-stations, 22 Jul 2026]
