The notification explicitly excludes Supreme Court judges from the panels, drawing judicial strength instead from the Federal Constitutional Court and the respective high courts. Therefore, the statement claiming a Supreme Court judge is included is incorrect. [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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Who serves as the chairperson for the interview committees constituted for the Lahore High Court and the Islamabad High Court?
Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi of the Federal Constitutional Court was appointed to chair the committees for both the LHC and IHC. Justice Aamer Farooq chairs the committees for the SHC and BHC. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012237/no-supreme-court-judge-in-jcp-panels-for-vetting-high-court-judges, 01 Jul 2026]
73
Which constitutional amendment empowered the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to frame rules regulating its procedures for the assessment and interview of judges?
The 27th Constitutional Amendment provided the legal basis for the JCP to frame its own rules regarding the criteria and procedures for judicial appointments. The other amendments listed are not associated with this specific procedural reform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012237/no-supreme-court-judge-in-jcp-panels-for-vetting-high-court-judges, 01 Jul 2026]
74
Telenor Pakistan has been formally amalgamated into which legal entity?
Telenor Pakistan was merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), which is a subsidiary of PTCL. PTCL is the parent company, not the direct entity into which Telenor was amalgamated. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012241/telenor-pakistan-ufone-formally-merge-after-ihc-approval, 01 Jul 2026]
75
Which of the following individuals represented the Supreme Court Bar Association in the JCP interview committees?
Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon is the representative of the Supreme Court Bar Association included in the committees. Mansoor Usman Awan is the Attorney General, while Naek and Zafar are Senators. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012237/no-supreme-court-judge-in-jcp-panels-for-vetting-high-court-judges, 01 Jul 2026]
76
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic developments between the US and Iran in 2026:
1. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that negotiations for a final deal have already concluded.
2. The US and Iran held direct high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit.
3. Both sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf since the signing of the US-Iran deal on June 18, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that negotiations for a final deal have not yet begun. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate regarding the summit history and the ongoing military tensions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012207/trump-says-us-getting-along-well-with-iran-as-both-countries-hold-indirect-talks-in-qatar, 01 Jul 2026]
77
Which two countries acted as the primary mediators for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding?
The Islamabad MoU was brokered through the joint mediation efforts of Qatar and Pakistan. Other countries listed did not serve as the primary brokers for this specific diplomatic framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012207/trump-says-us-getting-along-well-with-iran-as-both-countries-hold-indirect-talks-in-qatar, 01 Jul 2026]
78
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding?
The MoU focuses on de-escalation, nuclear non-proliferation, and maritime access; it does not include the integration of Iranian military forces into US command structures. The other three options are core components of the agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012207/trump-says-us-getting-along-well-with-iran-as-both-countries-hold-indirect-talks-in-qatar, 01 Jul 2026]
79
The Petroleum Policy 2012 was primarily designed to incentivize investment in which specific economic activity?
The Petroleum Policy 2012 focuses on providing fiscal incentives and regulatory frameworks to boost upstream exploration and production activities in the oil and gas sector to ensure economic stabilization.
Consider the following statements about the Pak-Turkiye relationship as discussed on July 4, 2026:
1. Pakistan maintains a firm stance in support of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
2. Turkiye provides consistent support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The two leaders agreed that military intervention is the only path to preserving international peace.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the mutual support on core national issues. Statement 3 is incorrect because the leaders explicitly reaffirmed that dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual respect are the only sustainable paths to resolving disputes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012929/two-hearts-with-one-soul-pm-shehbaz-says-pak-turkiye-economic-partnership-entering-a-new-phase, 04 Jul 2026]
