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]
1092
Who currently serves as the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs in Pakistan?
Rana Sanaullah is the PML-N leader currently serving as the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs. He publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the JUI-F chief's remarks on July 17, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
1093
Which of the following is NOT a component of the charges currently levied by the government on petroleum products?
The government charges customs duty, petroleum levy, climate support levy, and inland freight equalisation margin on fuel. Corporate income tax is not listed as a component of the retail fuel price structure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016247/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs544-diesel-by-rs3105-per-litre-for-next-three-days, 17 Jul 2026]
1094
Which of the following statements regarding the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan is INCORRECT?
The statement that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has never claimed responsibility for attacks is false, as the BLA has previously claimed responsibility for attacks, such as the 2022 suicide bombing at the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016208/security-of-chinese-in-pakistan-paramount-for-us-says-pm-shehbaz, 17 Jul 2026]
1095
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]
1096
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]
1097
What is the maximum potential fine mentioned by the French regulator for advertising an unauthorized betting site?
The ANJ stated that fines for advertising unauthorized gambling sites can reach 100,000 euros. This is a standard penalty threshold for such regulatory violations in France. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016250/france-blocks-access-to-online-prediction-platform-polymarket, 17 Jul 2026]
1098
Which legislative proposal has President Donald Trump advocated for to tighten voter registration requirements ahead of the 2026 midterms?
The SAVE America Act is the specific legislation promoted by Trump to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration. Other options are plausible-sounding distractors that do not correspond to the specific bill mentioned in the context of his 2026 address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016135/trump-revives-sweeping-election-fraud-claims-ahead-of-us-midterms-accuses-china-of-meddling, 17 Jul 2026]
1099
Following the price adjustment on July 17, 2026, what is the new price of petrol per litre?
The price of petrol was set at Rs316.15 per litre following the increase. Rs354.35 is the new price for high-speed diesel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016247/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs544-diesel-by-rs3105-per-litre-for-next-three-days, 17 Jul 2026]
1100
Consider the following statements about the recent developments in Pakistan-China relations:
1. The recent B2B agreements focus on healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
2. The government aims to convert these B2B agreements into implementable documents for CPEC 2.0.
3. The Saindak copper and gold mine is located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the focus of the July 2026 conference and the strategic shift toward CPEC 2.0. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Saindak copper and gold mine is located in Balochistan, not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016208/security-of-chinese-in-pakistan-paramount-for-us-says-pm-shehbaz, 17 Jul 2026]
