The Red Sea has not been closed; rather, there is a 'potential threat' of closure. Options A, B, and C are all factually accurate details reported on July 17, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016168/oil-rises-on-intensifying-us-iran-hostilities-threat-of-red-sea-closure, 17 Jul 2026]
392
On July 17, 2026, which political leader initiated an election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a pledge to represent the region's interests in the federal capital?
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, as the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, officially launched the election campaign in AJK on July 17, 2026. He emphasized his role as a bridge between the federal government and the people of the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016221/bilawal-kicks-off-ajk-election-campaign-pledges-to-be-voice-of-people-in-centre, 17 Jul 2026]
393
According to Rana Sanaullah, a protest by JUI-F outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) would be considered an attack on:
Rana Sanaullah stated that a protest at the GHQ would not merely be a political demonstration but a direct attack on Pakistan's defence. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
394
Which legal doctrine emphasizes that the judiciary should limit its own power and defer to the decisions of the elected branches of government?
The Doctrine of Judicial Restraint is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power and avoid overturning laws unless they are clearly unconstitutional, thereby respecting the role of the legislature.
Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides every citizen the right to freedom of speech and expression, which is a fundamental right subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security, or defense of Pakistan.
Consider the following statements about the AJK electoral process:
1. The previous general elections in AJK were held in 2021.
2. The PPP and JUI-F alliance intends to contest all 45 seats jointly.
3. The JUI-F leadership emphasized that dialogue is the primary solution to regional problems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the last elections were in 2021. Statement 3 is correct as Maulana Fazlur Rehman explicitly stated that dialogue, not force, is the solution. Statement 2 is incorrect because the PPP only allocated two seats to the JUI-F, not a joint contest for all 45 seats. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
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On what date did the PPP and JUI-F formally announce their electoral alliance for the AJK general elections?
The announcement was made by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference held on June 30, 2026. While July 27 is the date of the elections, the alliance was declared earlier. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
398
Which of the following statements regarding the PPP-JUI-F alliance is INCORRECT?
The alliance explicitly rejects street protests and long marches, advocating instead for parliamentary and democratic solutions to regional issues. Therefore, the statement claiming they support street protests is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the resignation of Keir Starmer:
1. He served as Prime Minister for a total of six years.
2. He requested the National Executive Committee to initiate the leadership contest process.
3. He intends to remain in office until the leadership contest is finalized.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Starmer served as Prime Minister for two years, not six (he mentioned being in the Labour Party for six years). Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on his address. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009971/uk-pm-starmer-announces-resignation-amid-mounting-pressure-says-will-give-successor-full-unequivocal-support, 22 Jun 2026]
400
Which economic principle serves as the foundational justification for international trade by suggesting that nations should specialize in producing goods where they possess a lower opportunity cost?
Comparative Advantage is the core economic doctrine explaining why trade is mutually beneficial, even if one nation is more efficient at producing all goods, by focusing on relative efficiency and opportunity costs.
