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]
852
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]
853
In which legislative body was the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2024, discussed regarding the restriction of dual nationals?
The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was taken up by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat. The Punjab Assembly resolution is a separate legislative action. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017045/pml-n-mpa-seeks-ban-on-appointment-of-dual-nationals-to-government-service, 20 Jul 2026]
854
Which constitutional provision in Pakistan establishes the foundational requirement for the separation of the judiciary from the executive branch?
Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive to ensure judicial independence, a core constitutional mechanism.
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]
856
Consider the following statements about the case of Asif Raza Merchant:
1. He was arrested in July 2024 while attempting to leave the United States.
2. He claimed during the trial that he was coerced into the plot to protect his family in Tehran.
3. The conviction was based on charges of transnational terrorism and murder-for-hire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the court proceedings and the details provided by prosecutors. Merchant was indeed arrested in July 2024, testified to family coercion, and was convicted on the two specified counts. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1979643/pakistani-found-guilty-of-iran-linked-plot-to-kill-trump, 08 Mar 2026]
857
Consider the following statements about the events in Islamabad in March 2026:
1. The district administration had issued a formal No-Objection Certificate (NoC) for the Aurat March rally.
2. Relatives of the detained activists were also taken into custody when they arrived at the police station.
3. The activists claimed that the right to protest is a fundamental right that supersedes the imposition of Section 144.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the district administration did not issue an NoC, which was one of the reasons cited for the arrests. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the claims made by the activists and the HRCP. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980248/islamabad-police-release-aurat-march-activists-a-day-after-detention-probe-demanded-into-manhandling-of-detainees, 09 Mar 2026]
858
Consider the following statements about the security situation in AJK as of 2026:
1. The federal government has pledged full support to the AJK administration to maintain law and order.
2. The government reported that security personnel were martyred during the unrest.
3. The protesters successfully prevented the voting process from taking place in Mirpur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the federal government confirmed support and the martyrdom of security personnel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the government noted that despite the unrest, the public came out to vote and turnout increased at polling stations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
859
Consider the following statements about the first Test match between Pakistan and the West Indies:
1. The West Indies captain won the toss and elected to bat first.
2. Rain significantly affected the play on the first day of the match.
3. Shamar Joseph was the opening batter for the West Indies alongside Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the West Indies captain won the toss and rain interrupted the first day. Statement 3 is incorrect because Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Brandon King were the opening pair, not Shamar Joseph. [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]
860
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 LHC ruling on dower is INCORRECT?
The court explicitly ruled that a wife's credible testimony does not require medical certificates or police reports to be acted upon by a family court, making the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017050/wifes-right-to-dower-remains-protected-if-marriage-dissolved-due-to-husbands-misconduct-lhc, 20 Jul 2026]
