The campaign focuses on petroleum levies, IPP contracts, and government austerity; privatization of the national airline is not a stated demand of this specific movement. The other three options are core components of the JI's anti-inflationary platform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
452
Where is the primary protest site located in New Delhi where supporters of Sonam Wangchuk gathered?
Jantar Mantar is a well-known designated protest site in New Delhi where the activist and his supporters held their demonstrations. The other locations are historical landmarks but were not the site of this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
453
Consider the following statements about the security situation in Bannu as of July 19, 2026:
1. The intelligence-based operation was conducted for the third consecutive day.
2. A terrorist was killed while attempting to plant an improvised explosive device.
3. The military reported that 24 terrorists were killed in Bannu and its adjoining areas in the 24 hours preceding July 17, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the report. The operation was in its third day, the terrorist was killed while planting an IED, and the ISPR confirmed the death of 24 terrorists in the preceding 24-hour window relative to the Friday report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
454
The terrorist neutralized by the CTD on July 18, 2026, was affiliated with which banned organization?
The slain terrorist was identified as a member of the Zakir Kochi Karwan group, which is a faction of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The other organizations listed are distinct militant groups operating in different contexts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016443/wanted-terrorist-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-dera-ismail-khan-ctd, 18 Jul 2026]
455
Who is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan who announced the nationwide highway blockade in 2026?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami who addressed the press conference at Mansoorah regarding the protest campaign. Sirajul Haq is a former emir, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
456
The upcoming AJK regional elections mentioned in the July 19, 2026, address were scheduled for which date?
The regional elections in AJK were scheduled for July 27, 2026, as stated during the rally held on July 19, 2026. None of the other dates provided correspond to the election schedule mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016735/bilawal-seeks-better-results-in-upcoming-ajk-elections-as-ppp-hopes-to-form-govt, 19 Jul 2026]
457
Consider the following statements about the intelligence-based operation conducted on July 18, 2026:
1. The operation took place near the Tank-Dera Ismail Khan Road.
2. The terrorist was wanted for the killing of a CTD constable in 2025.
3. The terrorist surrendered immediately upon being surrounded by the CTD.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the operation occurred on the specified road and the individual was wanted for the 2025 killing of Constable Muhammad Ali. Statement 3 is incorrect because the terrorist refused to surrender and opened fire on the personnel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016443/wanted-terrorist-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-dera-ismail-khan-ctd, 18 Jul 2026]
458
What items were recovered from the possession of the neutralized terrorist for forensic examination?
The CTD recovered a 9mm pistol, a hand grenade, and a smartphone from the site. These items are standard evidence collected for forensic analysis to trace the terrorist's network. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016443/wanted-terrorist-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-dera-ismail-khan-ctd, 18 Jul 2026]
459
Which of the following categories of individuals is already legally barred from contesting elections in Pakistan due to dual nationality?
Under existing Pakistani law, dual nationals are prohibited from contesting elections for parliament. The current legislative debate seeks to extend similar logic to the civil service. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017045/pml-n-mpa-seeks-ban-on-appointment-of-dual-nationals-to-government-service, 20 Jul 2026]
460
The term 'Fitna-al-Khawarij' is used by the state of Pakistan to refer to which of the following organizations?
The state of Pakistan officially designates the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as 'Fitna-al-Khawarij'. The other groups are distinct militant entities not referred to by this specific state-coined term. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
