The new policy explicitly ends the 'duration of status' system, making option C the incorrect statement. The other options accurately describe the scope and requirements of the new regulation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016518/trump-administration-finalises-overhaul-of-foreign-journalists-visas-ends-duration-of-status-system, 18 Jul 2026]
1432
Consider the following statements about the Lawyers Action Committee's recent resolution:
1. The committee alleged that the interview process for judges is being conducted in camera.
2. The resolution expressed concern over the security situation in Balochistan.
3. The committee praised the Pakistan Bar Council for its role in ensuring transparent bar association elections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the committee's specific grievances regarding the JCP's interview process and the security crisis in Balochistan. Statement 3 is incorrect because the resolution actually condemned the Pakistan Bar Council for allegedly obstructing and rigging bar association elections. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016484/lawyers-action-committee-terms-jcp-judge-appointment-process-horse-trading-announces-nationwide-movement, 18 Jul 2026]
1433
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit New York City in September 2026 for which major event?
The UN General Assembly is held annually in New York City, and the 81st session is scheduled for 2026. The other listed summits are held in different global locations and are not the reason for the Prime Minister's anticipated visit to New York. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016505/netanyahu-belongs-in-the-hague-nyc-mayor-mamdani-mulls-whether-he-can-order-israeli-pms-arrest, 18 Jul 2026]
1434
Consider the following statements about the environmental and logistical situation on July 18, 2026:
1. The US President threatened to impose tariffs on Canada due to the smoke pollution.
2. The World Cup final was held in an indoor climate-controlled stadium to avoid smoke exposure.
3. Advocates have linked the frequency of these smoke episodes to climate change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the President blamed Canada for negligence. Statement 2 is incorrect because the stadium was explicitly described as an 'open stadium.' Statement 3 is correct as advocates highlighted the climate change connection. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016513/wildfire-haze-hangs-over-eastern-us-world-cup-final-venue, 18 Jul 2026]
1435
What is the proposed additional tariff rate Pakistan faces under the ongoing Section 301 USTR investigation process?
Pakistan faces a proposed additional tariff of 10% under the Section 301 process, whereas India and 53 other nations are subject to a 12.5% proposed tariff. 19% was the previously negotiated rate under a different framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016143/finance-minister-to-visit-washington-for-trade-tariff-talks-with-us, 17 Jul 2026]
1436
Which of the following is NOT a US institution that the Finance Minister is scheduled to engage with during his July 2026 visit?
The Finance Minister's visit focuses on economic and financial institutions; the FBI is a law enforcement agency and is not involved in trade or tariff negotiations. The other three organizations are explicitly mentioned as part of the official itinerary. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016143/finance-minister-to-visit-washington-for-trade-tariff-talks-with-us, 17 Jul 2026]
1437
Which of the following statements regarding the Iranian strikes on July 18, 2026, is INCORRECT?
While reports indicated attacks on Saudi Arabia, the IRGC explicitly made no mention of any such operation in their official statements. The other options accurately reflect the reported events of the day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016426/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikes, 18 Jul 2026]
1438
Which of the following criteria is primarily utilized by Transparency International to determine the rankings in the Corruption Perceptions Index?
The Corruption Perceptions Index serves as a governance metric by aggregating expert assessments and surveys to measure the perceived integrity of public sector institutions, rather than measuring absolute corruption levels.
UN Security Council Resolution 2334, adopted in 2016, explicitly states that Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967 have no legal validity and constitute a flagrant violation under international law.
Consider the following statements about the situation in the West Bank as of July 2026:
1. The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in violence attributed to Israeli settlers since October 2023.
2. The total number of settlements established under Bezalel Smotrich's four-year tenure is planned to reach 103.
3. International conventions generally view the construction of settlements in occupied territories as illegal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided report. The UN has documented rising settler violence, the settlement expansion plan is linked to Smotrich's tenure, and the international legal consensus classifies these settlements as illegal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016519/palestinian-teen-footballer-dies-after-being-shot-during-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank, 18 Jul 2026]
