While authorities implemented strict security measures like snipers, service suspensions, and CCTV monitoring, there was no nationwide mandatory closure of all private businesses. The other options are documented security protocols used to maintain public order. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011005/ashura-processions-conclude-peacefully-countrywide-amid-strict-security, 26 Jun 2026]
1122
Which of the following statements regarding the June 27, 2026, attack is INCORRECT?
The statement that the militants suffered no casualties is incorrect, as the ISPR confirmed that three attackers were eliminated and one was captured. The other options accurately reflect the details provided in the official report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
1123
Which service was suspended between Rawalpindi and Islamabad due to security concerns during the Ashura processions?
The Punjab government suspended the Metro Bus Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad because the procession route passed beneath the metro track on Murree Road. This was a specific security measure taken to mitigate risks. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011005/ashura-processions-conclude-peacefully-countrywide-amid-strict-security, 26 Jun 2026]
1124
What was the primary method used by the terrorists to breach the main gate of the Rangers camp?
The attackers utilized a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VB-IED) to ram the main gate, triggering a powerful explosion. This method is distinct from the other options, which involve different tactical approaches. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011178/3-sindh-rangers-personnel-martyred-during-attack-on-local-headquarters-in-karachis-gulistan-i-jauhar-sindh-ig, 27 Jun 2026]
1125
Consider the following statements about the security arrangements for Ashura 2026:
1. In Sindh, approximately 60,000 police and Rangers personnel were deployed for security.
2. Section 144 was imposed in the Rawalpindi district to maintain public order.
3. The Karachi police chief stated that mobile and internet services would remain fully operational throughout the city.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the Sindh Chief Minister confirmed the deployment of 60,000 personnel. Statement 2 is correct as Section 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Karachi police chief explicitly stated that mobile and internet services would likely be suspended along the procession route. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011005/ashura-processions-conclude-peacefully-countrywide-amid-strict-security, 26 Jun 2026]
1126
Which organization is responsible for inspecting buildings for damage and maintaining 24/7 emergency control rooms in Punjab?
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab is the designated body for disaster response, building inspections, and maintaining active emergency control rooms during seismic events. The NDMA is a federal body, while the PMD focuses on meteorological and seismic monitoring rather than building inspections. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011136/tremors-felt-in-punjab-kp-hours-after-quakes-in-balochistan, 27 Jun 2026]
1127
Which of the following statements regarding the June 28, 2026, Karachi attack is INCORRECT?
The apprehended terrorist explicitly stated he was trained in Afghanistan, not Iran. The other three statements are factually accurate according to the ISPR and security reports regarding the incident. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011436/terrorist-involved-in-rangers-camp-attack-in-karachi-reveals-he-was-trained-in-afghanistan, 28 Jun 2026]
1128
The central Ashura procession in Karachi departed from which location on June 26, 2026?
The main procession in Karachi commenced from Nishtar Park at approximately 9:30 am. Qadam Gah Maula Ali is the starting point for the Hyderabad procession, while Imambargah Ashiq Hussain is in Rawalpindi. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011005/ashura-processions-conclude-peacefully-countrywide-amid-strict-security, 26 Jun 2026]
1129
What was the depth of the earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush region on June 27, 2026?
The PMD reported the depth of the Hindu Kush earthquake as 178 kilometres. The other depths listed (10km, 42km, 19km) correspond to the shallower earthquakes that occurred in Balochistan on the same date. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011136/tremors-felt-in-punjab-kp-hours-after-quakes-in-balochistan, 27 Jun 2026]
1130
Consider the following statements about the Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA) group:
1. It was formed by Abdul Wali, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani.
2. The group split from the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2014.
3. The group has maintained a complete and formal separation from the TTP since 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as JuA was formed by Khorasani in 2014 after splitting from the TTP. Statement 3 is incorrect because, although disputes surfaced in 2025, no formal separation occurred, and the groups had previously joined hands in 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011436/terrorist-involved-in-rangers-camp-attack-in-karachi-reveals-he-was-trained-in-afghanistan, 28 Jun 2026]
