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711
Consider the following statements about the fuel price situation in 2026:
1. The government reduced petrol prices for two consecutive weeks in May 2026.
2. The global fuel crunch was exacerbated by the conflict involving Iran.
3. The Petroleum Minister announced an increase in fuel prices on April 2, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information regarding the 2026 fuel price trends and the geopolitical context of the energy crisis. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002321/govt-reduces-petrol-by-rs6-per-litre-high-speed-diesel-by-rs68, 22 May 2026]
712
Consider the following statements about the case of Asif Raza Merchant:
1. He was arrested in July 2024 while attempting to leave the United States.
2. He claimed during the trial that he was coerced into the plot to protect his family in Tehran.
3. The conviction was based on charges of transnational terrorism and murder-for-hire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the court proceedings and the details provided by prosecutors. Merchant was indeed arrested in July 2024, testified to family coercion, and was convicted on the two specified counts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
713
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad in March 2026:
1. The district administration had issued a formal No-Objection Certificate (NoC) for the Aurat March rally.
2. Relatives of the detained activists were also taken into custody when they arrived at the police station.
3. The activists claimed that the right to protest is a fundamental right that supersedes the imposition of Section 144.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the district administration did not issue an NoC, which was one of the reasons cited for the arrests. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the claims made by the activists and the HRCP. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
714
In which areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the intelligence-based operations conducted on May 21, 2026?
The ISPR confirmed that the operations conducted over the 48-hour period leading to May 21, 2026, were focused in the areas of Datta Khel, Spinwam, and Bannu. Other locations like Tank and Dera Ismail Khan have been sites of separate operations but were not the primary focus of this specific report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2002065/security-forces-kill-23-terrorists-in-multiple-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ibos-ispr, 21 May 2026]
715
Consider the following statements about the security situation in AJK as of 2026:
1. The federal government has pledged full support to the AJK administration to maintain law and order.
2. The government reported that security personnel were martyred during the unrest.
3. The protesters successfully prevented the voting process from taking place in Mirpur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the federal government confirmed support and the martyrdom of security personnel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government noted that despite the unrest, the public came out to vote and turnout increased at polling stations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
716
Consider the following statements about the first Test match between Pakistan and the West Indies:
1. The West Indies captain won the toss and elected to bat first.
2. Rain significantly affected the play on the first day of the match.
3. Shamar Joseph was the opening batter for the West Indies alongside Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the West Indies captain won the toss and rain interrupted the first day. Statement 3 is incorrect because Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Brandon King were the opening pair, not Shamar Joseph. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
717
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 LHC ruling on dower is INCORRECT?
The court explicitly ruled that a wife's credible testimony does not require medical certificates or police reports to be acted upon by a family court, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]
718
In the context of the 2026 AJK unrest, what was the primary political event that the government claimed the protesters attempted to sabotage?
The government stated that the protesters attempted to disrupt the peaceful and transparent elections held in AJK. 'None of these' is the correct choice because the event was a regional election, not a referendum or assembly session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
719
Which of the following statements regarding the fuel pricing policy in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened to protest, making statement B incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the context of the price changes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019031/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs163-hsd-price-by-rs155, 28 Jul 2026]
720
Which organization has been identified by the government as the group responsible for the recent violent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is the proscribed organization cited by federal ministers for orchestrating violent protests and attempting to sabotage the electoral process in AJK. Other options are either historical or unrelated political entities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
