The US administration has stated that any easing of sanctions is contingent upon Tehran meeting specific conditions related to its nuclear programme. The administration explicitly denied that sanctions relief was being offered in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
382
Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for conducting civil service examinations in Pakistan?
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic situation with Iran as of June 2, 2026:
1. Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme that it previously refused to discuss.
2. The US administration has confirmed that sanctions relief is guaranteed if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz.
3. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing was the first appearance by the Secretary of State since the Iran war began.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Iran has shown a shift in posture. Statement 2 is incorrect because the US administration explicitly stated that sanctions relief is not being offered in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Statement 3 is correct as the hearing was the first such appearance since the conflict's outbreak. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
384
Which of the following officials attended the pre-budget consultation meeting representing the Sindh provincial government?
Syed Murad Ali Shah, as the Chief Minister of Sindh, attended the meeting. The other individuals listed are federal legislators or senators who also participated in the discussions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
385
Consider the following statements about the UNGA presidency:
1. The UNGA president has the authority to set binding international policies for all member states.
2. The presidency is governed by a long-standing principle of geographical rotation among regional groups.
3. The president-elect serves a one-year term presiding over plenary meetings and managing debates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the UNGA president does not set binding policy; they facilitate negotiations and manage the agenda. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the procedural and functional nature of the office. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
386
What is the name of the counter-terrorism campaign under which the security forces are conducting operations to eliminate terrorism in Pakistan?
The current counter-terrorism campaign, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, is titled 'Azm-e-Istehkam.' Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations conducted in different timeframes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004690/security-forces-kill-17-terrorists-in-various-districts-of-balochistan-following-quetta-train-bombing-ispr, 02 Jun 2026]
387
Who currently serves as the Finance Minister of Pakistan involved in the 2026-27 budget consultations?
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb is the incumbent Finance Minister. Ishaq Dar serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, while Bilal Azhar Kayani is a Minister of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
388
On what date is the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly?
The government and coalition partners officially agreed to recommend that the budget be tabled on June 10, 2026. Other dates provided are distractors related to the surrounding political timeline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
389
Who was elected as the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2026?
Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected to the UNGA presidency for the 2026-2027 session. Andreas S. Kakouris was the opposing candidate from Cyprus. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
390
Consider the following statements about the 2026-27 budget consultations:
1. The consultations were influenced by new fiscal demands from the IMF.
2. The FBR Chairman participated in the discussions regarding tax measures.
3. The budget presentation date was finalized as June 10, 2026, by the Prime Minister alone without coalition input.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the IMF demands were a central topic and the FBR Chairman was present. Statement 3 is incorrect because the date was decided through a unanimous recommendation by the coalition partners to the Prime Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004970/another-meeting-expected-as-pml-n-ppp-continue-budget-discussions-ahead-of-june-10-presentation, 03 Jun 2026]
