The Supreme Judicial Council is a constitutional body established under Article 209 of the Constitution of Pakistan, responsible for the accountability and conduct of judges of the superior courts.
Under the constitutional framework of Pakistan, which authority holds the primary power to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee?
Article 243(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan vests the power to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Chief of the Army Staff, the Chief of the Naval Staff, and the Chief of the Air Staff in the President, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Article 259 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly prohibits the conferment of titles, honours, or decorations by the State except for those for military or academic distinction, which are regulated by federal law.
The Federal Investigation Agency is a premier investigative body that functions under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior, which oversees internal security and law enforcement.
Under the constitutional framework of Pakistan, the President of Pakistan is the authority who confers civil and military awards upon the advice of the federal government.
The Nishan-i-Pakistan is the nation's highest civilian award, which was granted to the Prince in 2024 for his family's contributions to the country. The other options are lower-tier civil awards. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001810/aga-khan-affirms-commitment-to-supporting-development-during-meeting-with-president-zardari, 20 May 2026]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
