The Parliamentary Affairs Minister clarified that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) manages immigration counters and follows established procedures for passenger scrutiny. The other agencies listed do not handle standard immigration offloading procedures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1999725/treasury-opposition-clash-in-senate-as-jui-f-senator-questions-terrorism-in-kp, 12 May 2026]
912
Consider the following statements about the WAPDA union protests on 2026-07-27:
1. The protests were limited to the city of Lahore.
2. Union leaders warned that privatization would negatively affect the national economy.
3. The union demanded that families of employees who died in the line of duty receive benefits similar to security force martyrs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the protest occurred in Peshawar, not Lahore. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the union's stated position and demands. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
913
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Shawwal moon sighting is INCORRECT?
The statement that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is not required to consider witness testimonies is false. The committee is explicitly mandated to make decisions based on credible witness testimonies and verified observations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980975/eidul-fitr-likely-to-fall-on-march-21-suparco, 11 Mar 2026]
914
What is the official body in Pakistan that holds the sole authority to announce the beginning of Islamic months based on witness testimonies?
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is the legally designated authority for declaring the start of Islamic months. Other agencies like Suparco provide scientific input, but they do not possess the final decision-making power. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980975/eidul-fitr-likely-to-fall-on-march-21-suparco, 11 Mar 2026]
915
Consider the following statements about the political situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir:
1. The region was divided into two federally controlled territories in 2019.
2. The central government has provided a fixed deadline for the restoration of statehood.
3. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has been vocal in demanding the restoration of statehood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the region was divided in 2019. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government has stated it will restore statehood at an 'appropriate time' but has not provided a specific deadline. Statement 3 is correct as the party led the protest for statehood. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
916
Which political party is associated with the Chief Minister who led the July 20, 2026, protest in Delhi?
Omar Abdullah is a leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. The BJP is the ruling party at the federal level that oversaw the 2019 reorganization. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
917
Who led the protest in Delhi on July 20, 2026, to demand the restoration of statehood for Indian-occupied Kashmir?
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Indian-occupied Kashmir, led the protest in Delhi. Surinder Choudhary is the Deputy Chief Minister who also participated, but the protest was led by Abdullah. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
918
The theme for World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2026, was:
The theme for the 2026 observance was 'Hepatitis: Let’s break it down', which serves as a call to remove barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment. Option D is incorrect because the theme is explicitly stated in the text. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
919
Which of the following statements regarding the July 20, 2026, protest in Delhi is INCORRECT?
The protest was held to demand the restoration of statehood and criticize the government's failure to fulfill promises, not to celebrate the 2019 reorganization. The other statements accurately reflect the events of the protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
920
Following the 2019 reorganization, the region of Ladakh was designated as which of the following?
Upon the removal of statehood in 2019, the region was divided into two federally controlled territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The other options mischaracterize the administrative status of the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
