The Information Minister stated that the group's violent activities led to the martyrdom of Kashmiri police personnel. This created a significant law and order challenge in the region. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431876/investigations-expose-banned-jacs-nexus-with-india-information-minister, 26 Jul 2026]
1242
Arrange the following events in the order of their contextual development within the July 2026 week:
I. Notification of the new tax regime for small shopkeepers.
II. Launch of the 45km Green Railway Corridor project in Punjab.
III. Onset of the new monsoon spell leading to a roof collapse in Lahore.
IV. Announcement of mandatory screening legislation for HIV/Hepatitis.
The order is established based on the implementation of economic policy (I), the inauguration of infrastructure projects (II), the introduction of legislative policy (IV), and the environmental impact of the weather shift (III) as reported on July 29. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019158/fbr-notifies-new-tax-regime-for-small-shopkeepers]
1243
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel pricing policy is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and considered protest plans, making the incorrect statement. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the usage of fuel types. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017573/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs639-diesel-by-rs783-per-litre, 22 Jul 2026]
1244
Which specific chip model is Anthropic planning to purchase from AMD as part of the 2026 agreement?
Anthropic has committed to purchasing two gigawatts of AMD's latest-generation Instinct MI450 chips. The MI300 is an older architecture, and the MI500 is not the model specified in the agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017572/amd-to-sell-anthropic-tens-of-billions-in-ai-servers-invest-up-to-5bn-in-startup, 22 Jul 2026]
1245
Which of the following international financial institutions is mandated to provide short-term balance of payments support to member states?
The IMF's primary mandate is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system by providing short-term financial assistance to countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties.
The Marrakesh Agreement was signed in 1994, establishing the World Trade Organization and providing the legal framework for international trade. This tests understanding of a foundational treaty in trade governance.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in the aftermath of which major international conference, aimed at shaping the post-war global economic order?
The International Monetary Fund was conceived at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 to ensure global monetary cooperation and economic stability. This question tests knowledge of a key global governance institution and its origins.
The World Trade Organization, which oversees global trade rules and commodity market frameworks, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This question tests knowledge of a key global governance institution involved in trade.
Consider the following statements about the development of the olive industry in Pakistan:
1. The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council began testing Mediterranean olive varieties in the 1980s.
2. Currently, all seven million olive trees planted in Pakistan are bearing fruit.
3. The industry is primarily focused on rain-fed (barani) landscapes to mitigate climate change impacts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct regarding the historical start of research. Statement 2 is incorrect because only one-fifth of the seven million trees are currently bearing fruit. Statement 3 is correct as the industry targets barani areas for their drought-tolerant properties. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018683/harvest-of-hope, 27 Jul 2026]
1250
Which of the following international governance institutions is primarily mandated to oversee the global financial system and ensure exchange rate stability?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the central institution of the international monetary system, tasked with monitoring global economic developments and providing financial assistance to member states.
