The court ordered an independent investigation into police conduct but did not order the immediate arrest of officers. The other three options are accurate descriptions of the court's interim directives. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
952
Which political figure responded to the PPP's allegations regarding the Mirpur election results by urging them to accept defeat?
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz responded to the PPP's claims of rigging in Mirpur by urging the party to accept the electoral outcome. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018993/govt-protesters-must-agree-to-formation-of-a-truth-commission-to-resolve-unrest-in-ajk-demands-bilawal, 28 Jul 2026]
953
Who is the Chief Justice of India presiding over the directives regarding the youth protests on July 28, 2026?
Chief Justice Surya Kant issued the interim directives to protect protesters and ensure an independent investigation into police conduct. Dharmendra Pradhan is the former Education Minister, and Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
954
Who emerged as the winner in the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) constituency during the 2026 AJK elections?
Azhar Sadiq of the PML-N won the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) seat with 15,427 votes. The other candidates listed won or contested in different constituencies within the Mirpur division. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018960/ajk-elections-pml-n-grabs-9-out-of-13-seats-across-mirpur-division-unofficial-results-show, 28 Jul 2026]
955
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel price adjustments is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened a protest, making statement D incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's notification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018803/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-re1-increases-hsd-price-by-rs337, 27 Jul 2026]
956
Which specific constitutional amendments have been the primary focus of the nationwide lawyers' movement in 2026?
The Lawyers Action Committee has organized protests against the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, arguing that these measures compromise judicial independence. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the specific legislation cited in the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
957
Consider the following statements about the AJK elections held in July 2026:
1. The Election Commission declared 1,241 polling stations as highly sensitive.
2. A political worker was killed in an incident in Nakyal.
3. The polling process was completed without any extension of voting hours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the election reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because voting hours were extended by one hour to accommodate voters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
958
Who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the July 2026 elections?
Ghulam Mustafa Mughal is the official who oversaw the electoral process and addressed the media regarding the results and incidents. The other names are political candidates involved in the election. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
959
The opposition party, led by Imran Khan, scheduled protests for August 5, 2026, to mark the anniversary of what event?
The protests were planned to mark three years since the imprisonment of the PTI leader. This date serves as a focal point for the opposition's mobilization against the current government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
960
Consider the following statements about the global copper market as of July 27, 2026:
1. The U.S. Commerce Department was scheduled to complete a review of the copper market by June 30, 2026.
2. Copper prices on the LME were up 0.32% at 0700 GMT.
3. The Pentagon suspended airstrikes on Iran on the Friday preceding July 27, 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. The U.S. review deadline, the specific percentage increase of copper on the LME, and the timing of the Pentagon's suspension of airstrikes are all verified details. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432002/copper-prices-rise-as-us-iran-lull-calms-oil-and-economic-growth-fears, 27 Jul 2026]
