The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that its Joint Terrorism Task Force was actively investigating the matter alongside local police. The other agencies listed were not involved in this specific counter-terrorism probe. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979791/new-york-police-probe-man-for-throwing-ignited-devices-near-anti-muslim-protest-in-front-of-mayor-mamdanis-house, 08 Mar 2026]
922
What was the record voter turnout recorded during the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections?
The election saw a record turnout of 77.8 percent at 6:30 pm local time. This high participation reflects the intense public interest in the contest between Orban and Magyar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991135/viktor-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-conservative-peter-magyar-in-hungary-polls, 12 Apr 2026]
923
What is the primary reason cited by President Donald Trump for his dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposal?
President Trump explicitly stated that the Iranian offer contained specific demands that he could not accept, though he did not provide granular details. While he also mentioned that the Iranian leadership appeared disjointed, the primary reason for his rejection of the proposal was the content of the offer itself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
924
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]
925
Consider the following statements about the AJK electoral process:
1. The previous general elections in AJK were held in 2021.
2. The PPP and JUI-F alliance intends to contest all 45 seats jointly.
3. The JUI-F leadership emphasized that dialogue is the primary solution to regional problems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the last elections were in 2021. Statement 3 is correct as Maulana Fazlur Rehman explicitly stated that dialogue, not force, is the solution. Statement 2 is incorrect because the PPP only allocated two seats to the JUI-F, not a joint contest for all 45 seats. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
926
On what date did the PPP and JUI-F formally announce their electoral alliance for the AJK general elections?
The announcement was made by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference held on June 30, 2026. While July 27 is the date of the elections, the alliance was declared earlier. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
927
Which of the following statements regarding the PPP-JUI-F alliance is INCORRECT?
The alliance explicitly rejects street protests and long marches, advocating instead for parliamentary and democratic solutions to regional issues. Therefore, the statement claiming they support street protests is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
928
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]
929
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.
