Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement on behalf of Pakistan. Aizaz Khan and Shahzad Ahmad Khan were present to receive him but did not sign the agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015858/pakistan-becomes-founding-member-of-world-artificial-intelligence-cooperation-organisation, 16 Jul 2026]
382
Which of the following is NOT a category of digital asset mentioned by the PVARA Chairman as requiring individual examination?
The PVARA Chairman specifically highlighted sukuk, gold-backed tokens, and stablecoins as assets requiring individual Shariah assessment. Unregulated fiat currency is not a category of digital asset discussed in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]
383
Which of the following international agreements serves as the primary global framework for disaster risk reduction and humanitarian resilience?
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) provides a comprehensive global approach to managing disaster risks, whereas the Basel, Stockholm, and Rotterdam conventions are specific multilateral environmental agreements governing hazardous waste and chemicals.
Consider the following statements about the security situation in AJK as of July 14, 2026:
1. The JAAC leader Khwaja Mehran issued a 48-hour deadline to close entry points to the state.
2. Rangers were deployed to assist the police in the operation against the armed group.
3. The government reported that the majority of the population continues to support the JAAC's blockade strategy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the Home Secretary's briefing. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government explicitly stated that the majority of the population has distanced itself from the JAAC. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015416/ajk-govt-says-operation-under-way-to-reopen-routes-blocked-by-banned-jaac, 14 Jul 2026]
385
What is the name of Italy's highest court of appeal that delivered the final verdict in the Saman Abbas case?
The Supreme Court of Cassation is the highest court of appeal in the Italian judicial system. The other options are either incorrect titles or generic terms for judicial bodies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015686/italian-supreme-court-upholds-murder-convictions-of-family-members-of-pakistani-girl-killed-for-refusing-arranged-marriage, 15 Jul 2026]
386
Consider the following statements about the PVARA's regulatory approach:
1. The PVARA aims to treat all digital assets as a single, uniform class for regulatory purposes.
2. Blockchain-recorded sukuk represent ownership of real, income-generating assets.
3. The PVARA Chairman believes Pakistan has the potential to lead in Shariah-compliant digital finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the PVARA explicitly rejects treating digital assets as a single class, preferring individual assessment. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the Chairman's stated position on asset-backed tokens and Pakistan's potential in the sector. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]
387
According to Rana Sanaullah, a protest by JUI-F outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) would be considered an attack on:
Rana Sanaullah stated that a protest at the GHQ would not merely be a political demonstration but a direct attack on Pakistan's defence. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
388
Which of the following statements regarding the security situation in Bannu is INCORRECT?
The report explicitly states that members of the Police Peace Committee arrived at the scene following the attack, making the claim that they remained uninvolved incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015690/at-least-5-injured-including-police-official-in-attack-on-bannu-police-station, 15 Jul 2026]
389
The official visit of the Pakistani CDF to Turkiye in 2026 was primarily aimed at strengthening which of the following?
The visit was explicitly stated by the military media wing to be aimed at strengthening strategic and defence cooperation. While economic ties are important, they were not the primary focus of this specific military-led visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015389/cdf-munir-meets-turkish-president-erdogan-armed-forces-chief-in-ankara-ispr, 14 Jul 2026]
390
Which institution is currently in discussions with the PVARA to assess the Shariah status of digital assets?
The PVARA is engaging with Jamia Darul Uloom to distinguish between speculative crypto and asset-backed tokens. The State Bank and SECP are regulatory bodies, not the religious seminary involved in the fatwa. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]
