Joseph Kent resigned from his position as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran. Tulsi Gabbard is the Director of National Intelligence, not the NCTC Director. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983065/iran-posed-no-imminent-threat-to-our-nation-senior-us-counter-terrorism-official-resigns-to-protest-mideast-war, 17 Mar 2026]
602
Joseph Kent served in which of the following military units prior to his appointment as a senior counter-terrorism official?
Joseph Kent is a former member of the Green Beret special forces and served multiple combat tours. The other units listed are distinct branches of the US special operations community. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983065/iran-posed-no-imminent-threat-to-our-nation-senior-us-counter-terrorism-official-resigns-to-protest-mideast-war, 17 Mar 2026]
603
Which constitutional mechanism in Pakistan governs the dissolution of the National Assembly by the President?
Article 58 of the Constitution of Pakistan defines the powers and limitations regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly, a critical mechanism for executive-legislative relations.
Article 91 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the framework for the Federal Cabinet, stipulating that the Cabinet, with the Prime Minister at its head, shall be collectively responsible to the National Assembly.
Collective security is a security arrangement in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all, and therefore commits to a collective response to threats against any member.
Consider the following statements about the incident involving the Gaza-bound flotilla:
1. The Israeli minister shared footage of the detained activists on the social media platform X.
2. The joint statement by the eight nations called for the immediate annexation of the port of Ashdod.
3. The activists reported instances of sexual assault while in Israeli custody.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the minister shared the video on X. Statement 3 is correct as reports indicated at least 15 activists reported sexual assaults. Statement 2 is incorrect because the nations demanded accountability and protection of human rights, not the annexation of the port. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002805/pakistan-7-other-nations-condemn-israeli-ministers-appalling-actions-against-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists, 24 May 2026]
607
Consider the following statements about the fuel pricing policy in Pakistan as of July 2026:
1. The government has transitioned from weekly to daily fuel price revisions.
2. High-speed diesel is primarily utilized in the heavy transport sector and power plants.
3. The All Pakistan Dealers Association has fully supported the new daily pricing mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the government's policy shift and the usage profile of diesel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016247/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs544-diesel-by-rs3105-per-litre-for-next-three-days, 17 Jul 2026]
608
Which of the following statements regarding the JUI-F controversy is INCORRECT?
The government explicitly rejected the JUI-F's proposal to protest at the GHQ, labeling it an inappropriate action that threatens national defense. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
609
The joint statement issued by the eight nations explicitly cited violations of which legal framework?
The statement specifically highlighted that the actions were a clear violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Maritime trade law is irrelevant to the context of human rights abuses against detainees. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002805/pakistan-7-other-nations-condemn-israeli-ministers-appalling-actions-against-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists, 24 May 2026]
610
Which Israeli official was condemned by the eight-nation coalition for the treatment of the flotilla activists?
Itamar Ben Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, posted the video footage that triggered the international condemnation. The other individuals listed are prominent Israeli officials but were not the primary subjects of this specific diplomatic censure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002805/pakistan-7-other-nations-condemn-israeli-ministers-appalling-actions-against-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists, 24 May 2026]
