Babar Azam returned as the captain of the Pakistan Test team, replacing Shan Masood following a series loss in Bangladesh. Shan Masood was the previous captain, making him a plausible distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018018/brian-lara-stadium-hosts-maiden-test-as-west-indies-face-pakistan, 24 Jul 2026]
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The executive authority of FIFA, as the primary decision-making body between Congresses, is vested in which of the following entities?
The FIFA Council serves as the strategic and executive body responsible for setting the overall vision and policy direction of the organization between sessions of the Congress.
The State v. Dosso (1958) case is the landmark precedent where the Supreme Court of Pakistan formally adopted the Kelsenian theory of revolutionary legality to validate the imposition of martial law.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
Article 184(3) grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights if a matter of public importance is involved, whereas Article 199 pertains to the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts.
The IMF's primary mandate is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system by providing short-term financial assistance to countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties.
Which of the following organs of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions.
Roston Chase is identified as the captain of the West Indies team for this Test match. Shai Hope is a key batter in the lineup, while Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph are other members of the squad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018615/pakistan-seize-control-but-hope-joseph-fight-on-as-west-indies-reach-303-7-at-lunch, 27 Jul 2026]
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The Federal Shariat Court was established under which specific chapter of the Constitution of Pakistan?
The Federal Shariat Court was established through the insertion of Chapter 3A into Part VII of the Constitution of Pakistan, which defines the jurisdiction and powers of the court regarding Islamic law.
Article 218(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates the Election Commission to organize and conduct elections and to make such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the election is conducted honestly, justly, and fairly.
Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the judiciary and is fundamental to the doctrine of the separation of powers, ensuring the judiciary remains distinct from the executive and legislature.
