Rana Tanveer Hussain is the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research who advocated for the restructuring of agricultural research institutions. Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi is the Chairman of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), not the Minister. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
872
According to the reform agenda, what is the primary metric for measuring the performance of agricultural research institutions?
The reform shifts the system from budget-driven accountability to an impact-focused model. Success is now measured by productivity, technology adoption, commercialization, and export growth rather than mere budget spending. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
873
What is the primary objective of the newly formed Scientific Advisory Committee within the agricultural research system?
The Scientific Advisory Committee was formed to provide strategic oversight, review scientific priorities, and ensure performance is benchmarked against global standards. It does not manage provincial budgets or handle direct export operations. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
874
Which individual held the office of the Governor of Sindh immediately prior to the appointment of Nehal Hashmi in 2026?
Kamran Tessori, an affiliate of the MQM-P, was the incumbent Governor of Sindh before his removal and replacement by Nehal Hashmi in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
875
Consider the following statements about the proposed agricultural research reforms:
1. The reforms aim to transition from a budget-driven model to an impact-focused model.
2. The Scientific Advisory Committee is mandated to convene on a monthly basis to review progress.
3. The minister emphasized the need to accelerate the commercialization of innovations like vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct regarding the shift in accountability models. Statement 3 is correct regarding the need for faster commercialization. Statement 2 is incorrect because the committee is mandated to convene quarterly, not monthly. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
876
Which organization is responsible for the national agricultural research system in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) is the apex body for agricultural research in Pakistan. While NARC is a research center, it operates under the umbrella of PARC. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40411257/research-institutions-minister-for-modernisation-restructuring, 11 Mar 2026]
877
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]
878
Who is responsible for administering the oath of office to a newly appointed Governor of Sindh?
The constitutional procedure for the induction of a provincial governor requires the appointee to take an oath before the Chief Justice of the respective High Court. In the case of Sindh, this is the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
879
Who currently serves as the Federal Minister for Petroleum in Pakistan as of March 21, 2026?
Ali Pervaiz Malik is the Petroleum Minister who addressed the press conference regarding energy scarcity on March 21, 2026. Ishaq Dar serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, while Attaullah Tarar is the Information Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1984252/scarcity-of-energy-pm-shehbaz-urges-nation-govt-to-display-responsible-attitude, 21 Mar 2026]
880
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]
