The 1929 Act set the minimum age for marriage at 18 for men and 16 for women. The 2026 legislation standardized this age to 18 for both genders. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
852
Consider the following statements about the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026:
1. The bill was passed by the Punjab Assembly on April 27, 2026.
2. The legislation includes a provision that no child should be treated as an offender merely for being a contracting party to a child marriage.
3. The Federal Shariat Court has previously endorsed similar legislation passed by the Sindh Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the legislative proceedings and the context provided. The bill was passed on the date mentioned, the amendment regarding the child's status as a non-offender was included, and the Federal Shariat Court's stance on the Sindh legislation was cited during the debate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
853
Who presented the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 in the Punjab Assembly?
Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, serving as the Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister, formally presented the bill to the assembly. While Azma Bokhari participated in the debate and Ejaz Augustine moved an amendment, Rehman was the minister responsible for the bill's introduction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
854
Who served as the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly during the session where the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 was passed?
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan presided over the session as Speaker and directed the distribution of the bill copies to the members. Saleem Haider is the Governor of Punjab, not the Speaker. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995556/punjab-assembly-passes-bill-setting-minimum-marriage-age-at-18-for-both-males-and-females, 27 Apr 2026]
855
Who currently serves as the Federal Minister for Power in Pakistan?
Awais Leghari is the incumbent Power Minister who directed NEPRA to abolish the licensing requirements for small solar users. The other options are not the current minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1995812/nepra-abolishes-licence-requirement-fee-for-small-solar-users, 28 Apr 2026]
856
According to the Federal Minister for Planning, Pakistan currently holds what global rank in the freelancing sector?
Ahsan Iqbal stated that Pakistan has emerged as the fourth-largest freelancing country in the world. This status highlights the significant contribution of Pakistani youth to the global digital economy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016952/china-to-train-03m-pakistani-youths-in-digital-skills-annually-says-ahsan-iqbal, 20 Jul 2026]
857
Consider the following statements about the visit of the US delegation in July 2026:
1. The delegation met with the Governor of Punjab in Lahore.
2. The US congressmen expressed that the bilateral relationship has never been better.
3. The delegation visited the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal during their stay in Islamabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the delegation met the Punjab Governor and Zinke remarked on the strength of the relationship. Statement 3 is incorrect because the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal is located in Lahore, not Islamabad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018779/in-meeting-with-cdf-munir-us-congressmen-acknowledge-pakistans-critical-role-in-regional-stability-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
858
According to the Federal Minister for Planning and Development, approximately what percentage of petrol in Pakistan is consumed by the transport sector?
The Minister stated that 80 percent of the country's petrol is consumed by the transport sector. This high consumption rate is a primary driver for the government's push toward electric vehicle adoption to reduce import dependence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018388/ahsan-iqbal-calls-for-fast-track-transition-to-electric-vehicles, 26 Jul 2026]
859
Consider the following statements about the appointment of Anas Sarwar:
1. He was appointed to the United Kingdom cabinet.
2. His father, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, is a former Governor of Punjab.
3. The United Business Group (UBG) criticized the appointment as detrimental to Pakistan's interests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the UBG welcomed the appointment rather than criticizing it. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431853/ubg-welcomes-induction-of-sarwar-into-uk-govt, 25 Jul 2026]
860
Who met with the Governor of Sindh on July 25, 2026, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector?
Dr. Kemal Aydin, Chairman of the Ibn Sina Foundation, held a meeting with the Governor of Sindh to discuss expanding cooperation in medical research and education. The other names are prominent figures but were not involved in this specific diplomatic engagement. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431850/governor-seeks-stronger-pak-turkiye-partnership-in-healthcare, 25 Jul 2026]
