The State v. Dosso (1958) case is the landmark precedent where the Supreme Court of Pakistan formally adopted the Kelsenian theory of revolutionary legality to validate the imposition of martial law.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
Article 184(3) grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights if a matter of public importance is involved, whereas Article 199 pertains to the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts.
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.
Which of the following organs of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions.
Roston Chase is identified as the captain of the West Indies team for this Test match. Shai Hope is a key batter in the lineup, while Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph are other members of the squad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
1696
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of war crimes, including which specific method of warfare?
The ICC allegations against the Israeli leadership specifically highlight the use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza. While other actions are often debated in international forums, starvation is the specific charge cited in the context of the current ICC warrant discussions. [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]
1697
Consider the following statements about the political situation involving Benjamin Netanyahu and NYC:
1. Benjamin Netanyahu faces an election scheduled for October 2026.
2. Danny Danon serves as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations.
3. Mayor Mamdani has previously condemned Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. Netanyahu faces an election in October 2026, Danny Danon is the Israeli UN ambassador, and Mayor Mamdani has publicly labeled Hamas a terrorist organization despite his criticism of Israeli policy. [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]
1698
On July 18, 2026, which New York City official stated he was consulting the Law Department regarding the potential arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu?
Zohran Mamdani is the current Mayor of New York City who publicly discussed the legal feasibility of arresting the Israeli Prime Minister. Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio are former mayors and are not involved in this specific 2026 legal review. [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]
1699
Which of the following institutional mechanisms is central to the operational mandate of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
SAARC was established to foster regional cooperation in South Asia, focusing on economic growth, social progress, and cultural development rather than supranational political or military integration.
The Mayor explicitly stated that he would not write his own laws and that any action must be permitted by existing legal frameworks, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the Mayor's stated position and administrative oversight. [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]
