The 1974 Interim Constitution Act serves as the foundational legal document that outlines the powers of the AJK Legislative Assembly, the executive, and the judiciary, replacing previous administrative arrangements.
The Interim Constitution Act defines the parliamentary structure of AJK, where the Prime Minister serves as the head of the executive government, distinct from the President who serves as the constitutional head of state.
The AJK Election Commission is the independent constitutional body established under the Interim Constitution Act of 1974 to organize and conduct legislative assembly elections.
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic tensions between the US and Italy in 2026:
1. Prime Minister Meloni and President Trump previously clashed over the US President's criticism of the Pope.
2. President Trump accused Italy of failing to provide sufficient support to the United States regarding the Iran war.
3. The Italian Defence Minister supported the President's remarks as a necessary diplomatic correction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report's account of previous friction. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, actually stated that such jokes do not benefit anyone, indicating disapproval rather than support. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009272/outrage-in-italy-after-trump-says-meloni-begged-for-photo-op, 19 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following ministers described President Trump's comments as a 'painful injury' to Italy-US ties?
Justice Minister Carlo Nordio characterized the remarks as a painful injury to the bilateral relationship. The other ministers mentioned expressed disapproval but used different terminology. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009272/outrage-in-italy-after-trump-says-meloni-begged-for-photo-op, 19 Jun 2026]
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Which Italian official cancelled a planned visit to the United States following President Trump's remarks on June 19, 2026?
Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Minister, officially cancelled his planned visit to the United States in response to the comments. While Carlo Nordio and Guido Crosetto are also cabinet ministers, they did not cancel diplomatic visits in this specific context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009272/outrage-in-italy-after-trump-says-meloni-begged-for-photo-op, 19 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in June 2026:
1. The talks were held to address the conflict that began in late February.
2. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated as a mediator in the process.
3. The technical-level talks were scheduled to conclude immediately upon the departure of the delegations from Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the conflict began in late February and the Prime Minister acted as a mediator. Statement 3 is incorrect because the technical-level talks were scheduled to continue for the rest of the week following the summit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/pm-shehbaz-cdf-asim-munir-depart-for-switzerland-to-attend-iran-us-talks, 20 Jun 2026]
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Under the 2026 power-sharing agreement in Gilgit-Baltistan, which party holds the position of the Governor?
The agreement stipulates that while the PPP holds the Chief Ministership, the PML-N is allocated the positions of Governor, Leader of the Opposition, and Deputy Speaker. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009532/ppp-to-lead-gb-govt-under-power-sharing-deal-with-pml-n, 20 Jun 2026]
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Who is the President of the PML-N in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Hafeez Hafeezur Rehman serves as the PML-N GB president and led the negotiations for his party. Amjad Hussain is the counterpart president for the PPP in the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009532/ppp-to-lead-gb-govt-under-power-sharing-deal-with-pml-n, 20 Jun 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the diplomatic fallout on June 19, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The statement that the relationship remained unaffected is false, as the report explicitly details the cancellation of a diplomatic visit and the expression of outrage by multiple Italian ministers. The other options accurately reflect the events described. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009272/outrage-in-italy-after-trump-says-meloni-begged-for-photo-op, 19 Jun 2026]
