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Which of the following is NOT an objective or outcome of the government's current right-sizing initiative?
The government's initiative focuses on reducing the size of the government and improving efficiency, which is the opposite of expanding the workforce. The other options are core components of the stated reform agenda. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019009/pm-shehbaz-directs-elimination-of-unnecessary-positions-to-improve-govt-performance, 28 Jul 2026]
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In the context of the 2026 AJK unrest, what was the primary political event that the government claimed the protesters attempted to sabotage?
The government stated that the protesters attempted to disrupt the peaceful and transparent elections held in AJK. 'None of these' is the correct choice because the event was a regional election, not a referendum or assembly session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
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The Diyat value for FY2026-27 represents an approximate percentage increase over the FY2025-26 value?
The government announced a 97 percent increase in the Diyat value for the current fiscal year compared to the previous year. This sharp rise is attributed to the appreciation of silver prices. [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]
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Which regulatory body has been tasked with the responsibility of deciding fuel prices on a daily basis?
The government assigned the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) the responsibility of determining fuel prices daily to align with international market trends. The State Bank and FBR do not manage retail fuel pricing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019031/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs163-hsd-price-by-rs155, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the fuel pricing policy in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened to protest, making statement B incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the context of the price changes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019031/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs163-hsd-price-by-rs155, 28 Jul 2026]
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The Right-Sizing Committee was instructed to complete its remaining recommendations within what timeframe?
The Prime Minister set a strict deadline of one month for the Right-Sizing Committee to finalize its remaining recommendations to accelerate the government's reform agenda. This reflects the urgency placed on administrative restructuring. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019009/pm-shehbaz-directs-elimination-of-unnecessary-positions-to-improve-govt-performance, 28 Jul 2026]
397
What is the notified value of Diyat (blood money) for the fiscal year 2026-27?
The federal government set the Diyat value at Rs19,352,390 for FY2026-27. The other figures represent values from previous fiscal years. [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]
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Which organization has been identified by the government as the group responsible for the recent violent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is the proscribed organization cited by federal ministers for orchestrating violent protests and attempting to sabotage the electoral process in AJK. Other options are either historical or unrelated political entities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the federal government's right-sizing initiative:
1. The initiative aims to improve the performance of government institutions through modern technology and training.
2. The Utility Stores Corporation remains fully operational under the new reform plan.
3. The privatization of state-owned enterprises is a key component of the government's fiscal consolidation strategy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the government emphasizes technology and training. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Utility Stores Corporation has been closed as part of the initiative. Statement 3 is correct as privatization is a central pillar of the fiscal strategy. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019009/pm-shehbaz-directs-elimination-of-unnecessary-positions-to-improve-govt-performance, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the legal framework of Diyat in Pakistan is INCORRECT?
The current law is based on the value of silver, not gold. While there have been legislative proposals to substitute silver with gold, the existing PPC framework remains tied to the silver standard. [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]
