Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, decisions on substantive matters require the concurring votes of the permanent members, commonly referred to as the veto power.
MAD relies on the premise that both sides possess sufficient nuclear forces to survive a first strike and launch a retaliatory attack, thereby rendering a preemptive strike irrational.
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]
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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]
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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]
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Under the constitutional framework of Pakistan, the executive authority of the Federation is exercised in the name of the President by:
According to Article 90 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the executive authority of the Federation shall be exercised in the name of the President by the Federal Government, consisting of the Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers.
Which international security doctrine posits that a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would result in the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender?
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
The National Command Authority (NCA) is the apex civilian-led body responsible for policy formulation, employment, deployment, research, and development of Pakistan's strategic nuclear assets, chaired by the Prime Minister.
