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]
64822
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]
64823
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]
64824
Saadia Zahidi was appointed as the Director General of which international organization on July 24, 2026?
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]
64825
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]
64826
Consider the following statements about Dr. Asif Mahmood:
1. He has served as a member of the Medical Board of California.
2. He was elected chair of the USCIRF for the 2026-27 term.
3. He has lived in California since 1999.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually correct. Dr. Mahmood is a two-term member of the Medical Board of California, was elected chair of the USCIRF in 2026, and has resided in California since 1999. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]
64827
Who was elected as the vice chair of the USCIRF alongside Dr. Asif Mahmood for the 2026-27 term?
The USCIRF announced the unanimous election of Dr. Asif Mahmood as chair and CeCe Heil as vice chair for the 2026-27 term. The other individuals mentioned are political figures not serving in this specific commission role. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]
64828
Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected as the chair of which United States federal body in 2026?
Dr. Asif Mahmood was elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the 2026-27 term. The other options represent different federal commissions that do not focus specifically on the international religious freedom mandate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]
64829
Which of the following is NOT a function of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)?
The USCIRF is an advisory body that monitors conditions and makes recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress; it does not possess the executive authority to directly implement or enforce sanctions itself. The other options accurately describe its advisory and monitoring mandate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]
64830
In which professional field does Dr. Asif Mahmood primarily practice?
Dr. Asif Mahmood is a practicing pulmonologist. The other medical specialties listed are common distractors but do not reflect his professional background. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017231/pakistan-origin-physician-asif-mahmood-elected-chair-of-us-commission-on-religious-freedom, 21 Jul 2026]
