Article 16 of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, explicitly qualifying this right with the provision for reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of public order.
Which organization is primarily responsible for leading the protests against the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as of 2026?
The All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union is the primary body organizing the protests against the privatization of DISCOs. The other options are not the specific entities identified in the report as leading the rally. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
923
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the WAPDA union leaders during the 2026 protests?
The union is explicitly opposing the privatization of DISCOs, making the incorrect statement. The other three options are documented demands of the union. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431892/wapda-union-rejects-privatisation-of-discos, 27 Jul 2026]
924
Consider the following statements regarding the events of May 20, 2026:
1. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister claimed that the province is a major supplier of gas to the country.
2. The sit-in participants were attempting to reach Adiala Jail to meet the former prime minister.
3. The government has officially confirmed that it fired shots to disperse the protesters at Chungi No. 26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate based on the Chief Minister's claims. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government did not confirm firing shots; rather, the protesters alleged that shots were fired at them. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001835/afridi-aleema-claim-shots-were-fired-at-adiala-sit-in-participants, 20 May 2026]
925
Who was presiding over the National Assembly session on March 10, 2026, when the proceedings were adjourned?
Ghulam Mustafa Shah was the deputy speaker presiding over the session during the protest. The other individuals listed are prominent political figures but were not the presiding officer at that specific time. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410878/na-adjourned-after-oppositions-uproar-against-fuel-price-hike, 10 Mar 2026]
926
On March 10, 2026, the National Assembly session was adjourned following protests regarding an increase in the price of which commodities?
The session was adjourned due to opposition uproar specifically concerning a Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. Other commodities like electricity or food items were not the primary cause of the protest. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40410878/na-adjourned-after-oppositions-uproar-against-fuel-price-hike, 10 Mar 2026]
927
The opposition alliance formed to protest against the current government's policies and the imprisonment of the former prime minister is known as:
The alliance mentioned in the context of the May 2026 protests is the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP). The other options represent different political coalitions that have existed in Pakistan's history. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001835/afridi-aleema-claim-shots-were-fired-at-adiala-sit-in-participants, 20 May 2026]
928
Consider the following statements about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement:
1. The movement began as an online satire before evolving into large-scale physical protests.
2. The government held formal talks with CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
3. The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament has remained unaffected by the ongoing protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate as the movement started as satire and involved formal negotiations with the named spokespersons. Statement 3 is incorrect because the monsoon session of Parliament was repeatedly disrupted by opposition lawmakers supporting the protesters' demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
929
The primary protest site for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in New Delhi is located at:
Jantar Mantar is the designated site in central Delhi where thousands of protesters gathered to demand the minister's resignation. The other locations are historical landmarks not serving as the primary hub for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
930
Which of the following is NOT a demand made by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to the Indian government?
The CJP demands the resignation of the Education Minister, the dropping of police cases, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide. The dissolution of Parliament is not a stated demand of the movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018062/indian-government-seeks-time-on-youth-protesters-minister-resignation-demand, 24 Jul 2026]
