The OICCI, representing foreign investors, viewed the SBP's decision as a balanced and prudent approach given the prevailing macroeconomic risks. Other trade bodies like the FPCCI and Korangi Association criticized the decision as contractionary. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018929/policy-rate-pause-splits-stakeholders, 28 Jul 2026]
572
According to the claims made by PTI leaders, which other individuals intervened to rescue Aaliya Hamza during the alleged incident?
PTI leaders reported that fellow incarcerated party members Sanam Javed and Falak Javed intervened to protect Aaliya Hamza during the alleged altercation. The other options are either political leaders or state officials not involved in the rescue. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018804/pti-claims-jailed-leader-aaliya-hamza-attacked-in-kot-lakhpat-jail, 27 Jul 2026]
573
Consider the following statements about the AJK elections held on July 27, 2026:
1. The elections were held in 13 constituencies of the Mirpur division.
2. The PPP and PML-N were the primary political parties involved in the reported scuffles.
3. The polling process concluded at 5:00 PM without any extensions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the polling time was extended by one hour, concluding at 6:00 PM rather than 5:00 PM. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018691/polling-concludes-in-mirpur-division-as-scuffles-rigging-allegations-mar-first-phase-of-ajk-elections, 27 Jul 2026]
574
Which of the following materials is commonly used as an outer layer in Multi-Layered Plastic (MLP) packaging?
BOPP or PET are typically used as the outer printing surface for MLP wrappers. HDPE, PVC, and PS are distinct plastic types not primarily identified as the outer layer of these specific food-grade wrappers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018964/is-that-a-biscuit-wrapper-youre-breathing, 28 Jul 2026]
575
Consider the following statements about the 2026 UNAIDS report:
1. The report warns that the world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic.
2. National data for Cameroon, Nigeria, and Zambia showed a decline in the number of people receiving PrEP.
3. The report indicates that the global goal to end AIDS by 2030 is currently on track.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the report's findings regarding the risk of resurgence and the decline in PrEP access in specific African nations. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly states that the 2030 goal is off track. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018957/world-risks-hiv-resurgence-as-funding-falls-18pc-unaids-says, 28 Jul 2026]
576
What is the target inflation range set by the State Bank of Pakistan as mentioned in the July 2026 report?
The SBP maintains a target inflation range of 5-7 percent. Current inflation levels of 11.1 percent are well above this threshold, necessitating a restrictive monetary policy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018929/policy-rate-pause-splits-stakeholders, 28 Jul 2026]
577
Who emerged as the winner in the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) constituency during the 2026 AJK elections?
Azhar Sadiq of the PML-N won the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) seat with 15,427 votes. The other candidates listed won or contested in different constituencies within the Mirpur division. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018960/ajk-elections-pml-n-grabs-9-out-of-13-seats-across-mirpur-division-unofficial-results-show, 28 Jul 2026]
578
Who is the current Inspector General of Prisons for Punjab as of 2026?
Mian Salik Jalal serves as the Inspector General of Prisons in Punjab and is the official responsible for addressing allegations regarding jail administration. The other names listed are political figures, not prison officials. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018804/pti-claims-jailed-leader-aaliya-hamza-attacked-in-kot-lakhpat-jail, 27 Jul 2026]
579
Which international legal instrument serves as the primary framework governing passage through international straits?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the principal treaty establishing the legal framework for maritime navigation, including the regimes of innocent and transit passage. While the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties governs treaty interpretation, it is not the primary instrument for maritime transit rights. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018680/charging-for-hormuz, 27 Jul 2026]
580
The temporary iron bridge that was destroyed by floodwaters before it could open for traffic was located over which nallah?
The temporary iron bridge was situated over the Kalturo nallah in Haramosh. Rout Longba is a location in the Ghanche district where the Hushe Valley Road was blocked, making it a plausible but incorrect distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018881/many-stranded-in-gb-for-six-days-as-flood-delays-repairs, 28 Jul 2026]
