Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was martyred in coordinated airstrikes on March 1, 2026. This event necessitated the leadership transition that prompted the diplomatic response from Pakistan. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410989/pm-shehbaz-president-zardari-congratulate-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei, 10 Mar 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment is INCORRECT?
The 27th Amendment does not mandate that the Chief of Defence Forces be a civilian; rather, the role is dual-hatted with the Chief of Army Staff. The other options accurately describe the structural changes introduced by the amendment. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431618/lt-gen-aamer-raza-promoted-to-general-appointed-as-commander-of-national-strategic-command, 24 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the National Strategic Command (NSC):
1. It is a newly created four-star role tasked with overseeing nuclear command and strategic forces.
2. The NSC Commander is appointed by the President of Pakistan without any external recommendations.
3. The creation of the NSC was a key development following the abolition of the CJCSC office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are correct as the NSC is a four-star role created to manage strategic assets following the CJCSC's abolition. Statement 2 is incorrect because the appointment is made by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Chief of Army Staff, not by the President independently. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431618/lt-gen-aamer-raza-promoted-to-general-appointed-as-commander-of-national-strategic-command, 24 Jul 2026]
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Who was appointed as the Commander of the National Strategic Command on July 24, 2026?
Lieutenant General Aamer Raza was promoted to the rank of four-star General and appointed as the Commander of the National Strategic Command on July 24, 2026. General Syed Asim Munir serves as the Chief of Defence Forces, making him an incorrect choice for this specific command role. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431618/lt-gen-aamer-raza-promoted-to-general-appointed-as-commander-of-national-strategic-command, 24 Jul 2026]
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The office of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) was abolished and replaced by which new position?
The 27th Constitutional Amendment abolished the CJCSC office and created the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) position. The National Strategic Command is a separate entity focused on nuclear and strategic assets, not a replacement for the CJCSC. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431618/lt-gen-aamer-raza-promoted-to-general-appointed-as-commander-of-national-strategic-command, 24 Jul 2026]
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Which international environmental governance framework specifically mandates the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetland ecosystems?
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is the primary intergovernmental treaty providing the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the Commander of the National Strategic Command is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of whom?
Article 243 of the Constitution, as amended, stipulates that the Commander of the National Strategic Command is appointed by the Prime Minister based on the recommendation of the Chief of Army Staff. This ensures a formal link between the strategic command and the army leadership. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431618/lt-gen-aamer-raza-promoted-to-general-appointed-as-commander-of-national-strategic-command, 24 Jul 2026]
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Saadia Zahidi is the author of which book regarding the economic status of women?
Saadia Zahidi authored 'Fifty Million Rising,' which examines the rise of working women in the Muslim world. The other titles are not her published works. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]
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On what date is Saadia Zahidi scheduled to officially take over as the new chief of IATA?
The official announcement stated that Saadia Zahidi will assume her duties as the new chief of IATA on November 1, 2026. July 31 is the date her predecessor, Willie Walsh, relinquishes his duties. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]
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Which academic institution awarded Saadia Zahidi an MPA degree?
Saadia Zahidi holds an MPA from Harvard University. She earned her BA from Smith College and her MPhil from The Graduate Institute. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]
