Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 23, 2026, to address the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. Ebrahim Raisi is a former president, and Ali Khamenei was the supreme leader who passed away during the conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984609/in-phone-call-with-pezeshkian-pm-stresses-urgent-need-for-collective-efforts-for-de-escalation-in-mideast, 23 Mar 2026]
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Who has been appointed to succeed Tim Cook as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple in 2026?
John Ternus, a veteran who joined Apple in 2001 and previously led hardware engineering, was named the successor to Tim Cook. Johny Srouji was appointed as the chief hardware officer, not the CEO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993605/apple-says-chief-executive-tim-cook-stepping-down-in-september, 20 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Apple leadership transition is INCORRECT?
The statement that Tim Cook will retire entirely is incorrect, as he is transitioning to the role of executive chairman. The other statements accurately reflect the leadership changes announced in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993605/apple-says-chief-executive-tim-cook-stepping-down-in-september, 20 Apr 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 2026 Apple leadership transition:
1. John Ternus has historically focused on hardware engineering and product design.
2. Tim Cook has served as CEO of Apple for fifteen years.
3. The leadership change is intended to help Apple compete more effectively in the age of artificial intelligence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Ternus led hardware engineering. Statement 2 is incorrect because Cook served as CEO from 2011 to 2026, which is 15 years, but the math is often a trap; however, 2011 to 2026 is exactly 15 years, making the statement factually true. Wait, 2026 minus 2011 is 15. Therefore, all three are correct. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993605/apple-says-chief-executive-tim-cook-stepping-down-in-september, 20 Apr 2026]
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The doctrine of 'Collective Defense' is the foundational security principle of which of the following international organizations?
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective defense, asserting that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all, which is the core security doctrine of NATO.
Which of the following constitutional mechanisms in the Constitution of Pakistan provides for the protection of fundamental rights against inconsistent legislation?
Article 8 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates that any law, or any custom or usage having the force of law, in so far as it is inconsistent with the rights conferred by Chapter 1, shall be void to the extent of such inconsistency.
Johny Srouji, who previously oversaw custom chip and sensor designs, was named the new chief hardware officer. John Ternus was promoted to the CEO position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993605/apple-says-chief-executive-tim-cook-stepping-down-in-september, 20 Apr 2026]
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Which of the following best describes the primary mandate of the United Nations Security Council under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, distinguishing its mandate from the General Assembly or the Economic and Social Council.
Upon stepping down from the CEO position, Tim Cook is slated to become the company's executive chairman. This transition allows him to remain involved with the firm while handing over daily operational leadership. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1993605/apple-says-chief-executive-tim-cook-stepping-down-in-september, 20 Apr 2026]
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Who appointed Andy Burnham as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 20, 2026?
King Charles III formally appointed Andy Burnham as Prime Minister during an audience at Buckingham Palace. The other options are incorrect as they do not represent the current British monarch. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017007/andy-burnham-becomes-uk-pm-says-britain-needs-to-regain-stability, 20 Jul 2026]
