Joseph Kent is a former member of the Green Beret special forces and served multiple combat tours. The other units listed are distinct branches of the US special operations community. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1983065/iran-posed-no-imminent-threat-to-our-nation-senior-us-counter-terrorism-official-resigns-to-protest-mideast-war, 17 Mar 2026]
662
Consider the following statements about the investigation involving the Edmond de Rothschild bank:
1. The investigation was triggered by documents released by the US Justice Department.
2. Fabrice Aidan worked at the Edmond de Rothschild bank from 2014 to 2016.
3. The Swiss financial regulator Finma has confirmed it is leading the criminal investigation into the bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the investigation is being led by the French financial prosecutor, not the Swiss regulator Finma, which only stated it considers reliable information in its supervision. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985194/edmond-de-rothschild-paris-offices-raided-in-epstein-linked-probe-into-diplomat, 25 Mar 2026]
663
During which period was Fabrice Aidan seconded to the United Nations?
Fabrice Aidan served at the United Nations from 2006 to 2013. The period 2010-2016 refers to the timeframe of the alleged document transfers, while 2014-2016 marks his employment at the bank. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1985194/edmond-de-rothschild-paris-offices-raided-in-epstein-linked-probe-into-diplomat, 25 Mar 2026]
664
Which constitutional mechanism in Pakistan governs the dissolution of the National Assembly by the President?
Article 58 of the Constitution of Pakistan defines the powers and limitations regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly, a critical mechanism for executive-legislative relations.
Article 91 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the framework for the Federal Cabinet, stipulating that the Cabinet, with the Prime Minister at its head, shall be collectively responsible to the National Assembly.
Collective security is a security arrangement in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all, and therefore commits to a collective response to threats against any member.
Consider the following statements about the security operations in Bannu:
1. The operations were triggered by a surge in terrorist activities against police and suicide bombings.
2. The CTD operation involved a 40-minute exchange of fire with militants.
3. The Interior Minister stated that intelligence-based operations are dispensable for peace and stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the surge in attacks prompted the response. Statement 2 is correct as the CTD reported a 40-minute fire exchange. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Interior Minister described such operations as 'indispensable', not 'dispensable'. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016149/security-forces-kill-24-terrorists-in-kps-bannu-adjoining-areas-ispr, 17 Jul 2026]
668
Which national counter-terrorism vision is cited as the framework for the ongoing operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
The ISPR statement explicitly mentions that the counter-terrorism campaign is being conducted under the vision 'Azm-i-Istehkam'. Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad were previous military operations and are used here as plausible distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016149/security-forces-kill-24-terrorists-in-kps-bannu-adjoining-areas-ispr, 17 Jul 2026]
669
Consider the following statements about the recent developments in the US-Iran conflict:
1. Renewed fighting in the Gulf region began on July 8, 2026.
2. The Islamabad MoU was intended to end the war after a 60-day negotiation period.
3. China and Pakistan have expressed satisfaction with the current stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the countries expressed 'concern over the deterioration of the current situation' rather than satisfaction with stability. Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate based on the provided text. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016159/china-and-pakistan-call-on-us-iran-to-resume-talks-cease-hostilities, 17 Jul 2026]
670
Which of the following sectors was specifically highlighted for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan and China during the July 2026 meeting?
The joint statement emphasized advancing high-quality development under CPEC 2.0, specifically mentioning collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016159/china-and-pakistan-call-on-us-iran-to-resume-talks-cease-hostilities, 17 Jul 2026]
