Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was officially received by the Turkish Minister of Trade, Professor Dr Omer Bolat, alongside Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkiye, Dr Yusuf Junaid. Other options represent high-ranking Turkish officials who were not the primary designated greeters at the airport. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
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What is the approximate monthly sales volume of petrol and high-speed diesel in Pakistan?
Petrol and high-speed diesel are the major revenue earners, with monthly sales ranging between 700,000 and 800,000 tonnes. In contrast, kerosene demand is significantly lower at approximately 10,000 tonnes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012738/govt-slashes-petrol-diesel-prices-by-rs197, 03 Jul 2026]
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What is the total allocated capacity of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable for Pakistan?
The Ministry of Information Technology confirmed that Pakistan has been allocated a total capacity of 13.2 terabits per second (tbps) on the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable system. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
64
Which regulatory body is responsible for monitoring internet traffic disruptions and coordinating with stakeholders in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the primary regulator tasked with monitoring internet traffic and ensuring service continuity during infrastructure faults. Other bodies like PEMRA focus on broadcast media rather than submarine cable infrastructure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
65
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments in July 2026:
1. The Prime Minister visited Iran to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
2. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding includes a 14-point accord to address the US-Iran conflict.
3. Pakistan has accepted India's proposal to review the Indus Waters Treaty due to terrorism concerns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because Pakistan explicitly rejected India's attempt to use terrorism as a pretext to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012436/fo-says-pm-to-visit-iran-turkiye-from-july-3-5-to-attend-funeral-of-assassinated-iranian-supreme-leader, 02 Jul 2026]
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Who accompanied the Prime Minister of Pakistan on his diplomatic visit to Iran and Turkiye in July 2026?
The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with cabinet members and senior officials, accompanied the Prime Minister. The other options are incorrect as they do not reflect the specific delegation composition mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012436/fo-says-pm-to-visit-iran-turkiye-from-july-3-5-to-attend-funeral-of-assassinated-iranian-supreme-leader, 02 Jul 2026]
67
Consider the following statements about the K2 Airways incident:
1. The aircraft experienced GNSS interference shortly after take-off.
2. The final received data point placed the aircraft at 1,100 ft AMSL.
3. K2 Airways was established in 2012.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct based on flight-tracking data. Statement 3 is incorrect because K2 Airways was established in May 2018, not 2012 (the year the aircraft was converted to a freighter). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013645/cargo-plane-disappears-from-radar-over-arabian-sea-off-karachi, 07 Jul 2026]
68
Which judicial body granted the final statutory approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone?
The Islamabad High Court provided the final legal sanction required for the formal amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into PTML. Other high courts do not hold jurisdiction over this specific corporate transaction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012241/telenor-pakistan-ufone-formally-merge-after-ihc-approval, 01 Jul 2026]
69
Consider the following statements about the JCP interview committees:
1. The committees were formed to vet candidates for additional judge positions in four high courts.
2. The proposal to form a seven-member committee was originally suggested by Senator Farooq Hamid Naek.
3. The committees are tasked with interviewing candidates nominated until July 4, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the JCP notification and the internal deliberations of the Rule-Making Committee. The committees cover four high courts, follow the proposal of Senator Naek, and have a deadline of July 4, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012237/no-supreme-court-judge-in-jcp-panels-for-vetting-high-court-judges, 01 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the K2 Airways incident is INCORRECT?
The aircraft was a freighter (cargo aircraft) at the time of the incident, not a passenger jet. It had been converted from a passenger configuration to a freighter in 2012. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2013645/cargo-plane-disappears-from-radar-over-arabian-sea-off-karachi, 07 Jul 2026]
