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]
872
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]
873
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]
874
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]
875
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]
876
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]
877
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]
878
Who did the PPP Chairman identify as the party candidate against whom a murder case was allegedly registered?
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari specifically mentioned the registration of a murder case against his party candidate, Javed Badhanvi, during his address. The other names are either political leaders or historical figures not involved in this specific legal issue. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016735/bilawal-seeks-better-results-in-upcoming-ajk-elections-as-ppp-hopes-to-form-govt, 19 Jul 2026]
879
Which federal body did the PPP Chairman suggest should include provisional representation for AJK until a census is conducted?
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari proposed that AJK should have provisional representation in the Council of Common Interests and the National Finance Commission. The other bodies listed do not deal with the provincial-federal fiscal and administrative coordination that he was advocating for. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016735/bilawal-seeks-better-results-in-upcoming-ajk-elections-as-ppp-hopes-to-form-govt, 19 Jul 2026]
880
Which of the following is NOT a component of the joint security force involved in the Bannu operation?
The operation involved the district police, Elite Force, CTD, and the army. The Frontier Corps was not listed as a primary participant in the specific joint operation described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016737/one-terrorist-killed-8-others-held-as-joint-operation-continues-in-bannu, 19 Jul 2026]
