Saadia Zahidi was appointed to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA). While she previously worked at the World Economic Forum, that is not the organization she was appointed to lead as Director General. [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 of the following statements regarding Saadia Zahidi's appointment is INCORRECT?
Sandrine Le Borgne is serving as the acting Director General during the transition period, not Saadia Zahidi. The other statements are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017986/pakistan-origin-saadia-zahidi-to-lead-international-air-transport-association, 24 Jul 2026]
64773
Who has been appointed as the captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team for the series against the West Indies in 2026?
Babar Azam returned as the captain of the Pakistan Test team, replacing Shan Masood following a series loss in Bangladesh. Shan Masood was the previous captain, making him a plausible distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
64774
Who was appointed as the new Pakistani ambassador to Iran as of July 23, 2026?
Imran Ahmed Siddiqui is the diplomat who presented his credentials to the Iranian President on the specified date. The other names are former diplomats or officials not currently serving in this specific capacity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017654/iranian-president-pezeshkian-calls-for-strengthening-pak-iran-relations, 23 Jul 2026]
64775
On what date did Pakistan observe a day of mourning following the death of the former Qatari Emir?
The former Emir passed away on July 12, 2026, and the government of Pakistan announced that a day of mourning would be observed on the following Monday, July 13, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014840/former-qatari-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-at-74-pakistan-to-observe-day-of-mourning-on-monday, 12 Jul 2026]
64776
Which influential media outlet was launched in 1996 under the decree of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani?
Al Jazeera was established in 1996 by a decree from the former Emir, becoming a major media influence in the region. Al Arabiya is a separate network launched later by different stakeholders. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014840/former-qatari-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-at-74-pakistan-to-observe-day-of-mourning-on-monday, 12 Jul 2026]
64777
Nehal Hashmi was appointed as the Governor of Sindh in 2026 as a representative of which political party?
Nehal Hashmi is a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). His appointment was recommended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who leads the PML-N. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
64778
Who succeeded Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as the Emir of Qatar in 2013?
Sheikh Hamad voluntarily abdicated in 2013 in favor of his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This transition was notable as it was a rare instance of voluntary abdication in the modern Arab world. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014840/former-qatari-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-at-74-pakistan-to-observe-day-of-mourning-on-monday, 12 Jul 2026]
64779
Who was appointed as the Governor of Sindh following the removal of Kamran Tessori in March 2026?
Nehal Hashmi, a PML-N stalwart, was sworn in as the Governor of Sindh after the removal of the MQM-P nominee Kamran Tessori. The other individuals listed are senior leaders of the MQM-P. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985186/mqm-p-calls-for-revisiting-proposed-28th-amendment-transforming-feudal-democracy-into-participatory-democracy, 25 Mar 2026]
64780
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic response to the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani:
1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a visit to Qatar to offer condolences.
2. The visit includes discussions regarding the recent exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran.
3. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is excluded from the official delegation to Qatar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Prime Minister is visiting to offer condolences and discuss regional security. Statement 3 is incorrect because Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is explicitly mentioned as part of the delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014840/former-qatari-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-at-74-pakistan-to-observe-day-of-mourning-on-monday, 12 Jul 2026]
