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1181
According to the State Minister for Interior, how many of the JAAC's demands were accepted by the government prior to the escalation of unrest?
The State Minister for Interior stated that 37 out of 38 demands presented by the JAAC had been accepted by the government, indicating that the subsequent violence was not driven by a lack of negotiation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
1182
Which regulatory body is responsible for licensing Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that purchase products from refineries?
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is the designated body for licensing OMCs. Refineries are permitted to sell their upgraded products to any OMCs licensed by this authority. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
1183
Which of the following is a constitutional requirement for the Prime Minister to maintain executive authority?
The Prime Minister must maintain the confidence of the majority of the members of the National Assembly to continue exercising executive authority, as per the principles of parliamentary democracy enshrined in the Constitution.
The Ministry of Finance is tasked with issuing the official notification in the Gazette to declare the value of silver, which determines the Diyat amount for the fiscal year. While the PPC is a legal statute, the financial valuation process falls under the Finance Ministry's purview. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019000/govt-almost-doubles-blood-money-payment-to-heirs-of-victim-on-account-of-rising-silver-prices, 28 Jul 2026]
1185
Under the new fiscal regime, what is the minimum customs duty applied to imported motor gasoline and diesel for a seven-year period?
The policy establishes a minimum customs or regulatory duty of 10 percent on imported motor gasoline and diesel. This measure is designed to provide tariff protection to domestic refineries during their transition period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
1186
Which specific type of imported firearm was reported as recovered from the violent elements during the AJK unrest?
The State Minister for Interior confirmed the recovery of M-4 rifles, along with Kalashnikovs and sniper equipment, from the protesters, highlighting the militant nature of the group. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
1187
Consider the following statements about the Brownfield Refining Policy:
1. It supersedes all previous refining policies.
2. It mandates that refineries must meet Euro-V standards within one month of the policy notification.
3. Customs duty on crude oil will be reimbursed to refineries through the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM) pool.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the policy supersedes previous frameworks. Statement 3 is correct regarding the reimbursement mechanism. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Petroleum Division will notify the specifications within one month, but the actual upgrade process for refineries involves project-specific timelines rather than a blanket one-month completion requirement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-finally-revamps-oil-refining-policy-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
1188
The Brownfield Refining Policy is expected to increase the daily production of motor spirit (petrol) by what percentage?
The policy projects a significant shift in product mix, with motor spirit production expected to rise by 72 percent, from 10,700 TPD to 18,400 TPD. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019003/govt-approves-new-oil-refining-policy-after-years-what-does-it-mean, 28 Jul 2026]
1189
Under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860, the minimum value of Diyat is equivalent to the price of how many grams of silver?
Section 323 of the PPC mandates that the value of Diyat must not be less than the value of 30,630 grams of silver. This standard is used by the government to calculate the annual compensation amount. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019000/govt-almost-doubles-blood-money-payment-to-heirs-of-victim-on-account-of-rising-silver-prices, 28 Jul 2026]
1190
According to the Punjab Chief Minister, for how many years has the PPP been in power in Sindh?
The Punjab Chief Minister cited the PPP's seventeen-year tenure in Sindh as a benchmark for their governance performance. This was used to contrast the party's record against the development promises made for AJK. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019014/coalition-partners-ppp-pml-n-spar-after-first-phase-of-ajk-elections-as-political-temperatures-rise, 28 Jul 2026]
