Kaja Kallas holds the position of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa serve as the Presidents of the European Commission and European Council, respectively. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004340/pm-reaffirms-eu-ties-thanks-kallas-for-support-for-gulf-peace-efforts, 01 Jun 2026]
102
Which of the following statements regarding the LESCO corruption incident is INCORRECT?
The report explicitly states that the LESCO employees refused to provide a receipt for the payment collected from the villagers. Options A, B, and D are factually accurate based on the event details. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
103
Consider the following statements about the current status of Pakistan's power sector negotiations:
1. Negotiations with CPEC-related power producers have resulted in significant tariff reductions as of May 2026.
2. The government is constrained by government-to-government frameworks when renegotiating CPEC energy contracts.
3. The government has successfully reduced the budgeted power sector subsidy from Rs1.287 trillion to Rs890 billion for the current year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the minister stated there has been 'no sufficient outcome' regarding CPEC-related negotiations. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate based on the minister's briefing regarding the framework constraints and the reduction in subsidy figures. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004161/no-sufficient-outcome-yet-of-talks-to-secure-discounts-from-chinese-power-producers-leghari, 31 May 2026]
104
Who is the current Federal Minister for Power who addressed the corruption allegations against LESCO employees on May 31, 2026?
Awais Leghari is the Federal Minister for Power who held the press conference to address the corruption claims. Khawaja Asif is the Defence Minister who raised the initial complaint. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
105
According to the Power Minister's statement on May 31, 2026, what is the estimated prevalence of corruption within the DISCOs?
The Power Minister acknowledged that corruption exists within DISCOs but stated that the prevalence is likely between 10 and 15 percent. This contrasts with public perception, which often views the issue as more systemic. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
106
The Gilgit-Baltistan elections for which the Punjab police were deployed are scheduled to take place on:
The election date for Gilgit-Baltistan is explicitly set for June 7, 2026. Other dates provided are incorrect distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004156/punjab-approves-deployment-of-6000-police-personnel-in-gb-for-election, 31 May 2026]
107
Who is the current Power Minister of Pakistan as of May 2026?
Awais Leghari is the serving Power Minister who addressed the press conference regarding the status of negotiations with Chinese power producers. The other names listed are former ministers who have held the portfolio in previous administrations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004161/no-sufficient-outcome-yet-of-talks-to-secure-discounts-from-chinese-power-producers-leghari, 31 May 2026]
108
In the context of the LESCO corruption incident, what specific equipment repair was the subject of the illicit payment demand?
The corruption complaint involved LESCO employees demanding Rs80,000 from villagers to repair a transformer. This highlights the common issue of consumers being forced to pay for maintenance that should be covered by the utility provider. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
109
The office of the US Attorney General, as the head of the Department of Justice, primarily exercises which of the following functions within the federal government?
The Attorney General serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government, exercising executive authority through the Department of Justice to oversee federal prosecutions.
Consider the following statements about the macroeconomic framework for FY2026-27:
1. The framework projects that private investment will rise to 10.3% of GDP.
2. The services sector is targeted to grow at a rate of 4.2%.
3. Public investment is expected to increase significantly to 5% of GDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as per the framework. Statement 3 is incorrect because public investment is targeted to remain at 3% of GDP, not 5%. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004391/4pc-growth-target-set-for-fy2026-27-as-macroeconomic-framework-sent-to-economic-council-for-approval, 01 Jun 2026]
