The Public Accounts Committee is the principal parliamentary mechanism tasked with the examination of audit reports and the oversight of public expenditure to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in Pakistan mandates the state to secure the well-being of the people by raising the standard of living and providing basic necessities?
Article 38 of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the principles of policy regarding the promotion of social and economic well-being of the people, including the provision of basic necessities like food, clothing, housing, education, and medical relief.
The PPP leadership explicitly proposed a truth and reconciliation commission as the primary mechanism to address the grievances and protests currently affecting the region. The other options represent plausible but incorrect administrative bodies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017539/ppp-chairman-calls-upcoming-ajk-elections-most-significant-in-history, 22 Jul 2026]
704
What is the primary demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign regarding the energy sector?
The JI campaign explicitly demands the cancellation of expensive contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) to reduce the burden on consumers. The other options represent policies that are either unrelated or contrary to the party's stated goals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
705
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign?
The campaign focuses on petroleum levies, IPP contracts, and government austerity; privatization of the national airline is not a stated demand of this specific movement. The other three options are core components of the JI's anti-inflationary platform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
706
Who is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan who announced the nationwide highway blockade in 2026?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami who addressed the press conference at Mansoorah regarding the protest campaign. Sirajul Haq is a former emir, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
707
Which of the following categories of individuals is already legally barred from contesting elections in Pakistan due to dual nationality?
Under existing Pakistani law, dual nationals are prohibited from contesting elections for parliament. The current legislative debate seeks to extend similar logic to the civil service. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017045/pml-n-mpa-seeks-ban-on-appointment-of-dual-nationals-to-government-service, 20 Jul 2026]
708
Which constitutional provision in Pakistan establishes the foundational requirement for the separation of the judiciary from the executive branch?
Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive to ensure judicial independence, a core constitutional mechanism.
Merchant testified that his Iranian contact mentioned three specific targets: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Mike Pompeo was not among the individuals identified in the testimony regarding the plot. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
710
Which of the following Iranian officials did Field Marshal Asim Munir NOT meet during his visit to Tehran in May 2026?
Field Marshal Asim Munir met with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. There is no mention of a meeting with the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the official reports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002541/encouraging-progress-made-during-cdf-munirs-tehran-visit-ispr, 23 May 2026]
