The Strait of Hormuz is identified as the critical maritime route that remains closed, impacting global oil exports. The other straits listed are not the focus of the current conflict described. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004963/rubio-declares-us-operation-against-iran-over-claims-washington-achieved-military-objectives, 03 Jun 2026]
452
Consider the following statements about the 2026 US military operation in Iran:
1. The US Secretary of State declared that all future military actions would be defensive in nature.
2. Representative Sara Jacobs argued that the conflict remains ongoing despite the change in operational status.
3. The administration claimed that Iran has been completely stripped of all drone and maritime combat capabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the Secretary's testimony and the lawmaker's critique. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Secretary admitted that Iran still retained some drone and maritime combat capabilities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004963/rubio-declares-us-operation-against-iran-over-claims-washington-achieved-military-objectives, 03 Jun 2026]
453
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned by Asif Raza Merchant as a potential target in the plot?
Merchant testified that his Iranian contact mentioned three specific targets: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Mike Pompeo was not among the individuals identified in the testimony regarding the plot. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
454
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026-07-28 PHC case is INCORRECT?
The court actually restrained the authorities from deporting the petitioner, making the statement that it ordered his deportation false. The other three statements are factually accurate based on the court proceedings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018808/phc-stops-deportation-of-man-named-quaid-i-azam-directs-him-to-appear-before-nadra-board, 28 Jul 2026]
455
Who represented the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during the PHC hearing on 2026-07-28?
Shahid Imran Gigiyani, the assistant director legal at NADRA, represented the authority. Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel was the counsel for the petitioner, while the other two names are the presiding judges. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018808/phc-stops-deportation-of-man-named-quaid-i-azam-directs-him-to-appear-before-nadra-board, 28 Jul 2026]
456
Consider the following statements about hepatitis control in Pakistan:
1. The disease is considered both preventable and curable in most cases.
2. Stigma surrounding the disease often leads to delayed medical intervention.
3. Provincial health authorities are responsible for monitoring infection-control standards in private clinics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are accurate reflections of the current public health landscape regarding hepatitis in Pakistan. The disease is medically manageable, social stigma acts as a barrier to early diagnosis, and provincial authorities hold the mandate for regulatory oversight. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
457
What percentage of Pakistan's energy imports are sourced from the UAE and Saudi Arabia combined?
Pakistan remains heavily dependent on the UAE and Saudi Arabia for its energy requirements, with these two nations providing a combined 90 percent of the country's energy imports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018925/pakistans-exports-to-middle-east-dip-in-fy26, 28 Jul 2026]
458
Consider the following statements about the PMD monsoon forecast for 2026:
1. A westerly wave is expected to strengthen from August 1, affecting upper and central parts of the country.
2. Rainfall in Sindh is expected to occur primarily between July 31 and August 2.
3. The PMD advisory warns of landslides in the coastal districts of Sindh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the PMD advisory. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PMD warns of landslides in mountainous regions like KP, GB, and AJK, not in the coastal districts of Sindh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018977/pmd-forecasts-fresh-spell-of-monsoon-rains-across-country-from-july-29-to-august-5, 28 Jul 2026]
459
Consider the following statements about innovative policing (IP):
1. IP relies exclusively on numerical models to analyze crime patterns.
2. IP aims to transition police departments from a force-based model to a service-oriented model.
3. IP requires collaboration between law enforcement, mental health counselors, and social workers for effective deradicalization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because IP combines numerical models with technology-led ones, rather than relying exclusively on the former. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the goals and collaborative nature of modern innovative policing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018931/innovative-policing, 28 Jul 2026]
460
Consider the following statements about Pakistan's trade with the Middle East in FY26:
1. The UAE remains Pakistan's largest regional export market.
2. Total imports from the Middle East contracted by 4 percent compared to the previous year.
3. Exports to Jordan increased significantly during the fiscal year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the UAE is the largest regional market. Statement 2 is correct as imports contracted by 4 percent. Statement 3 is incorrect because exports to Jordan actually declined, not increased. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018925/pakistans-exports-to-middle-east-dip-in-fy26, 28 Jul 2026]
