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]
782
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]
783
Who is the current Commissioner of the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) as of July 2026?
Hadi Bakhsh Kalhoro is the Commissioner of SESSI who officially announced the expansion of HIV screening protocols in July 2026. The other names listed are political figures not associated with this specific administrative role. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
784
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the SESSI HIV screening initiative?
The initiative focuses on public health, surveillance, and patient care; there is no mention of privatizing SESSI hospitals in the report. The other options are explicitly mentioned as core components of the current strategy. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
785
Consider the following statements about the SESSI HIV screening campaign:
1. The campaign is limited exclusively to SESSI hospitals and does not involve government facilities.
2. SESSI is compiling detailed records of HIV-positive children and their family members.
3. The screening campaign was initiated following the detection of HIV cases in specific hospital vicinities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that the screening campaign is also being carried out at government hospitals. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the official announcement. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431899/sessi-expands-hiv-screening, 27 Jul 2026]
786
The government of Pakistan declared which of the following groups as a proscribed organization following its call for widespread protests?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was declared a proscribed organization by the government after it called for protests. The other options represent different entities or hypothetical groups not identified as the proscribed organization in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018518/tarar-claims-man-arrested-for-spreading-anti-state-material-online-in-exchange-for-indian-funding, 26 Jul 2026]
787
Consider the following statements about the 2026 AJK elections:
1. The election is being held in a single phase to ensure maximum voter turnout.
2. AJK electoral law requires the preliminary result of a constituency to be announced immediately after counting.
3. The current agitation is the fourth wave of protests organized by the JAAC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the election is being held in three phases, not one. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate according to the current electoral framework and the history of the recent protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018443/ajk-election-and-beyond, 26 Jul 2026]
788
Who is the current head of Jamaat-i-Islami who called for the nationwide 'day of protest' against fuel price hikes?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the national chief of Jamaat-i-Islami who announced the nationwide protest. Monem Zafar Khan is the Karachi chapter chief who organized the local implementation of this protest. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
789
Consider the following statements about the issues raised by Jamaat-i-Islami in July 2026:
1. The party criticized the civic administration for failing to clear storm-water drains despite a budget of over Rs 530 million.
2. The protest campaign is limited exclusively to the city of Karachi.
3. The party demands the immediate abolition of the petroleum levy.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the protest is described as a 'nationwide' day of protest, not limited to Karachi. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the party's stated grievances and demands. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
790
According to the claims made by the JI Karachi Chief, what is the approximate annual amount paid by Karachi's motorcyclists in petroleum levies?
Monem Zafar Khan estimated that Karachi's 4.2 million motorcycles contribute Rs 192 billion annually in petroleum levies. The Rs 530 million figure refers to the budget allocated for clearing storm-water drains. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431801/ji-to-hold-protest-against-fuel-price-hike-on-aug-7, 25 Jul 2026]
