The government explicitly stated that success in the modern digital world no longer requires large offices or heavy investments. Therefore, mandating physical offices is contrary to the government's stated policy of promoting a flexible, knowledge-based digital economy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016952/china-to-train-03m-pakistani-youths-in-digital-skills-annually-says-ahsan-iqbal, 20 Jul 2026]
862
The NCCIA notice issued to Noreen Niazi was dated:
The official NCCIA notice was dated July 18, 2026. The summons was reported on July 19, 2026, and the appearance was scheduled for July 20, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016686/nccia-summons-imrans-sister-noreen-for-allegedly-disseminating-false-offensive-inflammatory-content, 19 Jul 2026]
863
The PPP Chairman proposed the formation of which body to resolve ongoing issues in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The PPP leadership explicitly proposed a truth and reconciliation commission as the primary mechanism to address the grievances and protests currently affecting the region. The other options represent plausible but incorrect administrative bodies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017539/ppp-chairman-calls-upcoming-ajk-elections-most-significant-in-history, 22 Jul 2026]
864
Who led the joint intelligence-based operation in Bannu on July 19, 2026?
Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, the District Police Officer (DPO) of Bannu, led the operation. The other options represent higher-level administrative or military roles not directly leading this specific district-level IBO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
865
What is the primary demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign regarding the energy sector?
The JI campaign explicitly demands the cancellation of expensive contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) to reduce the burden on consumers. The other options represent policies that are either unrelated or contrary to the party's stated goals. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
866
Consider the following statements about the PPP's political stance in AJK as of July 19, 2026:
1. The PPP has been part of the government in AJK for the past six months.
2. The PPP Chairman proposed that AJK should have representation in the National Finance Commission.
3. The PPP is currently in a coalition government at the federal level led by the PML-N.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually correct based on the address: the PPP has been in the AJK government for six months, the Chairman proposed representation in the National Finance Commission, and the party is part of the federal coalition led by Shehbaz Sharif. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016735/bilawal-seeks-better-results-in-upcoming-ajk-elections-as-ppp-hopes-to-form-govt, 19 Jul 2026]
867
Under which section of the Pakistan Penal Code is non-compliance with an NCCIA summons considered punishable?
The NCCIA notice cited Section 174 of the Pakistan Penal Code as the legal basis for potential consequences regarding non-compliance. This section pertains to the failure to appear in response to a public servant's order. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016686/nccia-summons-imrans-sister-noreen-for-allegedly-disseminating-false-offensive-inflammatory-content, 19 Jul 2026]
868
Which of the following items was recovered from the house of the wanted terrorist Zargul during the operation?
Authorities recovered two Honda CD-125 motorcycles and a rickshaw from the residence of the suspect known as Zargul. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the specific items reported in the operation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
869
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or demand of the Jamaat-i-Islami protest campaign?
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]
870
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]
