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1041
Consider the following statements about the regional geopolitical situation as of July 26, 2026:
1. The current Israeli leadership has explicitly rejected the possibility of a Palestinian state.
2. Saudi Arabia's role as the custodian of Islam's holiest sites makes its potential recognition of Israel highly significant for the Muslim world.
3. The US administration has successfully coerced all OIC members into recognizing Israel through the Abraham Accords.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Israeli leadership has publicly opposed a Palestinian state. Statement 2 is correct regarding Saudi Arabia's unique religious status. Statement 3 is incorrect because many OIC members, including Pakistan, have not recognized Israel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018440/quid-pro-quo, 26 Jul 2026]
1042
Consider the following statements about the challenges of preventing child marriage in Pakistan:
1. The Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act was the first provincial law of its kind in Pakistan.
2. The Federal Shariat Court has ruled that a minimum marriage age of 18 is contrary to Islamic principles.
3. Cultural practices like watta satta often prioritize adult negotiations over the consent of the minor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Sindh was the first province to enact such legislation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Federal Shariat Court actually ruled that the age of 18 is consistent with Islamic principles. Statement 3 is correct as it reflects the reality of the watta satta practice described in the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018441/child-marriage, 26 Jul 2026]
1043
In 2023, which judicial body upheld the legality of fixing the minimum marriage age at 18 in Pakistan?
The Federal Shariat Court ruled in 2023 that the minimum marriage age of 18 is consistent with Islamic principles. While other courts handle constitutional matters, the Federal Shariat Court specifically addressed the alignment of this age limit with Islamic law. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018441/child-marriage, 26 Jul 2026]
1044
Which institution serves as the primary intergovernmental body for coordinating collective security and diplomatic cooperation among Muslim-majority states?
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) acts as the collective voice of the Muslim world, working to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
Ambassador Ali Sarwar Naqvi is the executive director of CISS. Moinul Haque is the director general of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431693/regional-challenges-irans-envoy-for-greater-bilateral-cooperation, 24 Jul 2026]
1046
Which constitutional provision in the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly outlines the state's commitment to fostering international peace and fraternal relations among Muslim nations?
Article 40 serves as a directive principle of state policy, mandating the promotion of international peace and the strengthening of bonds with the Muslim world, which is a core constitutional mechanism for foreign policy.
The Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS) organized the event. The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) is a separate entity whose director general participated in the discussion. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431693/regional-challenges-irans-envoy-for-greater-bilateral-cooperation, 24 Jul 2026]
1048
Consider the following statements about the 2026 diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Iran:
1. The Iranian Ambassador highlighted Pakistan's constructive role in facilitating regional peace negotiations.
2. The event was held at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).
3. The discussion addressed the geopolitical implications of recent developments in West Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the event was organized by the Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS), not the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), although the director general of the latter was a participant. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431693/regional-challenges-irans-envoy-for-greater-bilateral-cooperation, 24 Jul 2026]
1049
Which constitutional body is mandated to provide recommendations to the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies regarding the alignment of existing laws with the injunctions of Islam?
The Council of Islamic Ideology is a constitutional body established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Pakistan, specifically tasked with advising the legislature on the compatibility of laws with Islamic injunctions.
Article 40 of the Constitution of Pakistan falls under the Principles of Policy, specifically directing the state to foster international peace and unity among Muslim nations.
