Article 16 of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, explicitly qualifying this right with the provision for reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of public order.
The ADB is a regional development finance institution aimed at fostering economic growth in Asia, while the IMF is a global institution focused on the stability of the international monetary system.
The World Bank focuses on long-term economic development and poverty reduction through loans and grants for infrastructure and institutional reform, distinguishing it from the IMF's focus on short-term financial stability.
The UN Security Council holds primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions and authorize enforcement actions.
Which organization is primarily responsible for leading the protests against the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as of 2026?
The All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union is the primary body organizing the protests against the privatization of DISCOs. The other options are not the specific entities identified in the report as leading the rally. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
746
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the WAPDA union leaders during the 2026 protests?
The union is explicitly opposing the privatization of DISCOs, making the incorrect statement. The other three options are documented demands of the union. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
747
Which of the following statements regarding the security operations reported on May 21, 2026, is INCORRECT?
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]
748
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]
749
Analyze the following statements regarding current administrative and security governance in Pakistan, and select the correct option:
Statement 1 is incorrect because the 18th Constitutional Amendment devolved occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities to the provinces, not the federal government. Statement 2 accurately reflects the institutional focus of the Political Parties Order 2002 on ECP integrity. Statement 3 correctly identifies the security challenge in KP as a resurgence of militancy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020067/fatal-workplaces]
750
Consider the following statements regarding the events of May 20, 2026:
1. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister claimed that the province is a major supplier of gas to the country.
2. The sit-in participants were attempting to reach Adiala Jail to meet the former prime minister.
3. The government has officially confirmed that it fired shots to disperse the protesters at Chungi No. 26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate based on the Chief Minister's claims. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government did not confirm firing shots; rather, the protesters alleged that shots were fired at them. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001835/afridi-aleema-claim-shots-were-fired-at-adiala-sit-in-participants, 20 May 2026]
