Yahya Saree is the designated military spokesman for the Houthi group who officially declared the maritime blockade. The other individuals listed are Iranian officials or regional administrators. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016977/yemens-houthis-declare-maritime-blockade-of-saudi-arabia, 20 Jul 2026]
1202
Consider the following statements about the current status of blue passport policy in Pakistan:
1. The government intends to reduce the total number of blue passport holders by 15-20 percent.
2. Retired Grade-22 government officers currently enjoy the entitlement of blue passports for their dependent children.
3. The Minister of State for Interior suggested that a better alternative to the proposed bill would be to revoke the blue passport facility for retired bureaucrats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the minister's statements regarding the reduction targets, the existing privileges of retired Grade-22 officers, and his suggestion to remove those privileges to ensure policy consistency. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016696/after-backlash-over-proposed-law-state-minister-outlines-more-stringent-measures-for-blue-passport-issuance, 19 Jul 2026]
1203
The visit of the Canadian Foreign Minister to Pakistan in July 2026 marks the first such visit in how many years?
Global Affairs Canada confirmed that the visit by Anita Anand in July 2026 is the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in 20 years. This highlights the significance of the current diplomatic engagement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]
1204
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 LHC ruling on dower is INCORRECT?
The court explicitly ruled that a wife's credible testimony does not require medical certificates or police reports to be acted upon by a family court, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]
1205
Which of the following statements regarding Kylian Mbappe's performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is INCORRECT?
Statement D is incorrect because France played in the third-place match, not the final. Spain and Argentina were the teams competing in the 2026 final. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016719/frances-mbappe-becomes-world-cups-all-time-top-scorer, 19 Jul 2026]
1206
What was the percentage increase in cotton arrivals recorded in Sindh by July 15, 2026?
Sindh recorded a 113.8 percent rise in cotton arrivals compared to the previous year. Punjab recorded a 38.9 percent increase, while the national average increase was 77.3 percent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016601/early-cotton-arrivals-hit-record-527900-bales, 19 Jul 2026]
1207
Which of the following locations in Kuwait was reported to have been targeted by Iranian kamikaze drones?
Iranian state media confirmed that large-scale attacks using kamikaze drones were directed at the US military's ammunition depot at Camp Udairi. The other listed camps are US military installations in the region but were not the specific targets mentioned in the context of this drone strike. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016645/us-renews-strikes-on-iran-to-punish-irgc-for-troops-killing-tehran-targets-american-bases-in-kuwait, 19 Jul 2026]
1208
Consider the following statements about the Pakistan-Canada diplomatic engagement in 2026:
1. The sixth round of Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad in February 2026.
2. Canada hosted the second round of negotiations for a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement in June 2026.
3. The Canadian Foreign Minister is expected to meet with the President of Pakistan during her visit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct regarding the 2026 diplomatic timeline. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report specifies that the Canadian Foreign Minister is expected to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, not the President. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]
1209
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome of the 2026 Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference?
The conference focused on investment, technology transfer, and local manufacturing to reduce imports; it did not involve the privatization of public hospitals. The other three options were explicitly mentioned as key discussion points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016621/pakistan-china-pharma-conference-ends-with-850m-agreements, 19 Jul 2026]
1210
Who is the current Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs visiting Pakistan in July 2026?
Anita Anand is the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs who scheduled a visit to Pakistan in July 2026. The other names listed are former or alternative Canadian cabinet members, making them incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016734/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-pakistan-on-monday, 19 Jul 2026]
