Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Tehran on July 3, 2026. Other officials were not reported as part of this specific delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012668/pm-shehbaz-cdf-munir-pay-respects-to-irans-assassinated-supreme-leader-khamenei, 03 Jul 2026]
52
Which Pakistani minister accompanied Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his official visit to Turkiye in July 2026?
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, accompanied the Prime Minister on his visit. The other ministers listed were not mentioned as part of the official delegation for this specific trip. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
53
Which of the following statements regarding the fuel tax structure in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
The government actually doubled the climate support levy to Rs5 per litre, not reduced it to zero. Options A, B, and C accurately reflect the tax components mentioned in the fiscal data. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012738/govt-slashes-petrol-diesel-prices-by-rs197, 03 Jul 2026]
54
Which of the following sectors was specifically highlighted for potential Turkish investment during the business conference held in Istanbul?
The business conference in Istanbul focused on attracting investment into key sectors including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), energy, information technology, and privatisation. While textiles and agriculture are important, they were not the primary focus of this specific investment conference. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
55
Which of the following statements regarding the official visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Turkiye is INCORRECT?
The statement that the Prime Minister arrived directly from Islamabad is incorrect because he arrived in Istanbul after attending the funeral of the Iranian Supreme Leader. The other statements accurately reflect the purpose and itinerary of the visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
56
Consider the following statements about submarine cable management in Pakistan:
1. Internet traffic is rerouted through alternate international links during cable faults to minimize service impact.
2. Transworld Associates coordinates with the SMW5 consortium to identify the root cause of cable faults.
3. The SEA-ME-WE 6 cable utilizes trans-Egypt geo-diversified crossings to enhance route resilience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are accurate. Traffic rerouting is standard procedure, TWA is the designated coordinator for SMW5, and the SMW6 system specifically utilizes trans-Egypt crossings for improved diversification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
57
Who was named as the successor to the assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was identified as the successor to his father, the late Supreme Leader. The other names listed are individuals mentioned as mourners or clerics in the context of the funeral. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012913/huge-crowds-gather-in-iran-as-funeral-ceremonies-for-assassinated-supreme-leader-begin, 04 Jul 2026]
58
Which private-sector operator in Pakistan holds exclusive ownership of submarine fibre-optic cable systems?
Transworld Associates (TWA) is identified as the only private-sector operator in Pakistan with exclusive ownership of submarine fibre-optic cable systems. PTCL is a separate entity often involved in public-sector infrastructure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
59
Which of the following statements regarding the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable is INCORRECT?
The SEA-ME-WE 6 cable has a total capacity of over 100 terabit per second, making option C factually incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the technical specifications provided by the IT ministry. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
60
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Turkiye in July 2026:
1. The visit was preceded by the signing of three MoUs in the power sector.
2. The Prime Minister's visit to Turkiye was his first international trip of the year.
3. The discussions between the leaders focused on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as three MoUs were signed in the power sector prior to the visit. Statement 3 is correct as trade and investment were primary focus areas. Statement 2 is incorrect as there is no evidence provided to suggest this was the Prime Minister's first international trip of the year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
