The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the central institution in the global financial architecture tasked with ensuring the stability of the international monetary system and providing financial assistance to member states.
The Information Minister stated that the group's violent activities led to the martyrdom of Kashmiri police personnel. This created a significant law and order challenge in the region. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431876/investigations-expose-banned-jacs-nexus-with-india-information-minister, 26 Jul 2026]
1213
Which of the following statements regarding the Pakistan-China relationship is INCORRECT?
The leadership emphasized that the relationship is unique because it has historically functioned without political strings or conditions. Therefore, option D is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002044/pm-shehbaz-lauds-steadfast-pak-china-friendship-says-beijing-supported-islamabad-in-unwavering-fashion, 21 May 2026]
1214
Which maritime chokepoint is identified as a primary cause for the recent global fuel supply crunch affecting Pakistan?
The Strait of Hormuz is the critical passage through which a significant portion of the world's oil and gas supply transits. Its disruption has directly impacted global energy supply chains and domestic fuel pricing in Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002321/govt-reduces-petrol-by-rs6-per-litre-high-speed-diesel-by-rs68, 22 May 2026]
1215
Following the price adjustment announced on May 22, 2026, what is the new price of petrol per litre?
After the reduction of Rs6 per litre, the price of petrol was set at Rs403.78 per litre. High-speed diesel was set at Rs402.78 per litre. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002321/govt-reduces-petrol-by-rs6-per-litre-high-speed-diesel-by-rs68, 22 May 2026]
1216
Consider the following statements about the 75th-anniversary ceremony held in May 2026:
1. President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony in Islamabad.
2. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
3. The Prime Minister stated that the world can move forward without China's technological and industrial contribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Prime Minister emphasized that the world cannot move forward without China, given its industrial and technological advancements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002044/pm-shehbaz-lauds-steadfast-pak-china-friendship-says-beijing-supported-islamabad-in-unwavering-fashion, 21 May 2026]
1217
Arrange the following events in the order of their contextual development within the July 2026 week:
I. Notification of the new tax regime for small shopkeepers.
II. Launch of the 45km Green Railway Corridor project in Punjab.
III. Onset of the new monsoon spell leading to a roof collapse in Lahore.
IV. Announcement of mandatory screening legislation for HIV/Hepatitis.
The order is established based on the implementation of economic policy (I), the inauguration of infrastructure projects (II), the introduction of legislative policy (IV), and the environmental impact of the weather shift (III) as reported on July 29. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019158/fbr-notifies-new-tax-regime-for-small-shopkeepers]
1218
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel pricing policy is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and considered protest plans, making the incorrect statement. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the usage of fuel types. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017573/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs639-diesel-by-rs783-per-litre, 22 Jul 2026]
1219
Which specific chip model is Anthropic planning to purchase from AMD as part of the 2026 agreement?
Anthropic has committed to purchasing two gigawatts of AMD's latest-generation Instinct MI450 chips. The MI300 is an older architecture, and the MI500 is not the model specified in the agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017572/amd-to-sell-anthropic-tens-of-billions-in-ai-servers-invest-up-to-5bn-in-startup, 22 Jul 2026]
1220
Which of the following international financial institutions is mandated to provide short-term balance of payments support to member states?
The IMF's primary mandate is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system by providing short-term financial assistance to countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties.
