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The drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in May 2026 were described by the Pakistani Foreign Office as a violation of which fundamental international principle?
The Foreign Office explicitly stated that the attacks constituted a serious violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This language is standard in diplomatic condemnations regarding cross-border aggression. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001312/pakistan-condemns-drone-strike-on-saudi-arabia-expresses-solidarity-with-riyadh, 18 May 2026]
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What is the name of the new body established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz as of May 18, 2026?
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) was announced by Iran's Supreme National Security Council to provide real-time updates and manage traffic. The other options are plausible-sounding distractors but do not represent the official entity. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001272/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-top-security-council, 18 May 2026]
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Who is the current Defence Minister of Pakistan as of May 18, 2026?
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is the serving Defence Minister of Pakistan. Azam Nazir Tarar is the Law Minister, and Upendra Dwivedi is the Indian Army Chief. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001298/india-will-be-relegated-to-history-if-it-attempts-misadventure-against-pakistan, 18 May 2026]
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Who serves as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and issued a statement urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint following regional drone attacks in May 2026?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a public statement on X condemning the attacks and calling for diplomatic solutions. The other individuals listed are prominent political figures but do not hold the office of Prime Minister as of May 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001312/pakistan-condemns-drone-strike-on-saudi-arabia-expresses-solidarity-with-riyadh, 18 May 2026]
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Who is the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security commission that confirmed the preparation of a professional mechanism to manage traffic through the strait?
Ebrahim Azizi, as the head of the national security commission, publicly stated that Iran had prepared a professional mechanism to manage traffic. The other individuals are prominent Iranian officials but do not hold this specific parliamentary position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001272/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-top-security-council, 18 May 2026]
76
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's address on May 19, 2026:
1. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan's narrative on the diplomatic front was fully vindicated.
2. He called for the Afghan government to take credible actions against terrorist proxies.
3. The Prime Minister announced the immediate withdrawal of troops from the Balochistan border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the Prime Minister's speech regarding diplomatic vindication and the demand for Afghan action against terrorists. Statement 3 is false, as the Prime Minister actually ordered the deployment of additional forces (Frontier Corps) to the Rakhshan division, not a withdrawal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001538/pakistan-a-net-regional-stabiliser-contributing-to-peace-in-the-region-and-beyond-pm-shehbaz, 19 May 2026]
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At which Israeli port were the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla held following their interception by Israeli forces?
The activists were detained and held at Ashdod Port after being intercepted by Israeli forces. Haifa and Eilat are other major Israeli ports but were not the site of this specific detention. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001815/monstrous-disgraceful-and-inhumane-israeli-minister-sparks-outcry-over-video-of-bound-flotilla-activists, 20 May 2026]
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The sanitization operation in North Waziristan's Shewa area commenced on which date?
The ISPR statement confirmed that the area sanitization operation in the Shewa general area began on May 17, 2026, based on credible intelligence leads. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001537/security-forces-kill-22-terrorists-in-north-waziristan-operation-ispr, 19 May 2026]
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Which of the following statements regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz as of May 18, 2026, is INCORRECT?
Iran has explicitly stated that maritime traffic would not return to its pre-war status, making the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the current operational changes implemented by Iran. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001272/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-top-security-council, 18 May 2026]
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Which of the following is NOT a function attributed to the late IS leader Abu Bilal al-Minuki?
Abu Bilal al-Minuki was a high-ranking IS leader responsible for terrorist operations, not a member of the Nigerian military. The other three options accurately describe his roles as reported by the Nigerian military and Africom. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001567/nigeria-says-joint-strikes-with-us-kill-175-is-fighters, 19 May 2026]
