The ISPR statement specified that the operations were conducted over the last 48 hours, not 72 hours. The other statements accurately reflect the findings and outcomes of the reported IBOs. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
1442
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the establishment or historical inception of the frameworks mentioned below?
The Indus Waters Treaty was brokered in 1960. The Political Parties Order was enacted in 2002. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2010. The EU AI legislation represents a contemporary regulatory shift enforced in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020069/water-coercion]
1443
According to the June 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll, what percentage of Americans support the construction of a data center in their local community to support AI projects?
The poll indicated that only 14 percent of respondents support the construction of data centers in their communities. While 33 percent of Americans approve of the overall pace of construction, the specific support for local projects is significantly lower. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016593/data-centre-protests-held-across-us-as-backlash-grows, 19 Jul 2026]
1444
Which of the following is NOT a primary issue impeding progress in the US-Iran negotiations as of May 2026?
The primary impediments to the negotiations are nuclear programs, sanctions relief, and regional security concerns like the Strait of Hormuz. Global climate change accords are not cited as a factor in the current diplomatic deadlock. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
1445
Who received Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival in Tehran on May 22, 2026?
Eskandar Momeni, the Iranian Minister for Interior, officially received the Pakistani delegation at the airport. Abbas Araghchi is the Iranian Foreign Minister, and Steve Witkoff is a US Special Envoy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002286/cdf-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-as-part-of-ongoing-mediation-efforts-ispr, 22 May 2026]
1446
Who is the current European Union foreign policy chief that described the treatment of the activists as 'degrading and wrong'?
Kaja Kallas serves as the European Union foreign policy chief. Yvette Cooper is the British foreign minister, and Penny Wong is the Australian foreign minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002539/france-bans-israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-from-country, 23 May 2026]
1447
What is the official name of the counter-terrorism vision under which the current security operations are being conducted?
The current counter-terrorism campaign is being executed under the vision 'Azm-e-Istehkam', as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
1448
The primary protest site for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in New Delhi is located at:
Jantar Mantar is the designated site in central Delhi where thousands of protesters gathered to demand the minister's resignation. The other locations are historical landmarks not serving as the primary hub for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
1449
Which fiscal policy measure is typically recommended by international financial institutions to achieve macroeconomic stabilization in developing economies?
Fiscal consolidation, involving the reduction of budget deficits and public debt, is a standard stabilization policy aimed at restoring investor confidence and controlling inflation.
Which mechanism is primarily utilized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide short-term financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments difficulties?
The Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is the IMF's primary instrument for addressing short-term balance of payments problems, whereas other facilities like the EFF are designed for longer-term structural adjustments.
