The treaty allocates the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers primarily to Pakistan, not India. The other statements accurately describe the treaty's date, purpose, and requirements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011838/indus-commissioner-says-he-wrote-to-indian-counterpart-4-times-over-chenab-fluctuations-but-no-reply-so-far, 30 Jun 2026]
382
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome of the diplomatic efforts mentioned in the 2026 peace process?
The peace process focuses on de-escalation, reopening shipping lanes, and establishing communication mechanisms. Permanent annexation of territory is not a component of the Islamabad MoU or the current mediation framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011670/pm-shehbaz-to-visit-iran-turkiye-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-to-end-middle-east-war-sources, 29 Jun 2026]
383
Consider the following statements about the resignation of Keir Starmer:
1. He served as Prime Minister for a total of six years.
2. He requested the National Executive Committee to initiate the leadership contest process.
3. He intends to remain in office until the leadership contest is finalized.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Starmer served as Prime Minister for two years, not six (he mentioned being in the Labour Party for six years). Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on his address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009971/uk-pm-starmer-announces-resignation-amid-mounting-pressure-says-will-give-successor-full-unequivocal-support, 22 Jun 2026]
384
Which of the following atmospheric phenomena is contributing to the monsoon spell forecast for July 2026?
The PMD identified that moist currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the eastern and central parts of the country, alongside a westerly wave and moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Option D is incorrect because the Arabian Sea influence is a primary factor mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011619/pmd-forecasts-nationwide-monsoon-rainfall-from-first-week-of-july, 29 Jun 2026]
385
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's economic outlook for 2026:
1. The government expects inflationary pressures to ease due to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
2. The size of the national economy reached 452.1 billion dollars by the end of the fiscal year.
3. The consumer price index (CPI) inflation for June 2026 was recorded at 15 percent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the Ministry of Finance report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ministry anticipated June inflation to remain within the range of 11-12 percent, not 15 percent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
386
Which economic principle serves as the foundational justification for international trade by suggesting that nations should specialize in producing goods where they possess a lower opportunity cost?
Comparative Advantage is the core economic doctrine explaining why trade is mutually beneficial, even if one nation is more efficient at producing all goods, by focusing on relative efficiency and opportunity costs.
The Marrakesh Agreement, which formalized the transition from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), established which of the following international bodies?
The Marrakesh Agreement (1994) established the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the successor to the GATT, providing a permanent institutional framework for multilateral trade governance.
Article 129 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates that the executive authority of the province shall vest in the Governor and be exercised by him, either directly or through officers subordinate to him, in accordance with the Constitution.
The government's commitment to IMF programs was reinforced by specific rating upgrades from Fitch and Moody's, which helped improve the overall investment climate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
390
To whom did Keir Starmer officially communicate his decision to resign on June 22, 2026?
Starmer confirmed that he informed King Charles III of his decision to resign on the morning of his announcement. While he also addressed the National Executive Committee regarding the contest timetable, the formal notification of his resignation was directed to the monarch. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009971/uk-pm-starmer-announces-resignation-amid-mounting-pressure-says-will-give-successor-full-unequivocal-support, 22 Jun 2026]
