The event was moved to the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, following the security incident at the Washington Hilton in April. The Washington Hilton is the traditional venue, but it was not the site of the rescheduled dinner. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018299/trump-bashes-fake-news-stokes-2028-furore-in-press-gala-rerun, 25 Jul 2026]
92
Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan who addressed the media regarding the earthquake recovery efforts on July 28, 2026?
Sanae Takaichi is the Prime Minister who provided official updates and coordinated the deployment of 3,600 soldiers for disaster recovery. The other individuals listed are prominent Japanese politicians but were not the acting Prime Minister during this event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018983/major-earthquake-hits-japans-kyushu-region-pm-says-injuries-reported-buildings-collapsed, 28 Jul 2026]
93
Consider the following statements about the military command overhaul in 2026:
1. Field Marshal Asim Munir serves as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
2. The CNSC appointment process is subject to judicial review under the 27th Amendment.
3. The CNSC position replaces the nuclear management functions previously held by the CJCSC.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the 27th Amendment explicitly states that the appointment process cannot be called into question before any court. Statements 1 and 3 are factually accurate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
94
Which military post was abolished following the creation of the CNSC role?
The CNSC assumed the nuclear management role previously exercised by the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), which was subsequently abolished. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
95
Who was appointed as the first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC) in 2026?
General Syed Aamer Raza was promoted to the rank of a four-star general and appointed as the first CNSC. Asim Munir serves as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
96
The position of Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC) was created under which constitutional amendment?
The 27th Constitutional Amendment introduced the unified command structure, including the creation of the CNSC and the abolition of the CJCSC post. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
97
Which of the following statements regarding the appointment of the CNSC is INCORRECT?
Under the 27th Amendment, the exercise of discretion in the appointment or extension of the CNSC cannot be called into question before any court on any ground. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
98
Where did the meeting between General Aamer Raza and Field Marshal Asim Munir take place on July 27, 2026?
The meeting occurred at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where the CNSC was presented with a guard of honour. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018788/newly-appointed-cnsc-aamer-raza-meets-cdf-asim-munir-in-rawalpindi-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
99
Consider the following statements about the visit of the US delegation in July 2026:
1. The delegation met with the Governor of Punjab in Lahore.
2. The US congressmen expressed that the bilateral relationship has never been better.
3. The delegation visited the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal during their stay in Islamabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the delegation met the Punjab Governor and Zinke remarked on the strength of the relationship. Statement 3 is incorrect because the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal is located in Lahore, not Islamabad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018779/in-meeting-with-cdf-munir-us-congressmen-acknowledge-pakistans-critical-role-in-regional-stability-ispr, 27 Jul 2026]
100
According to the Federal Minister for Planning and Development, approximately what percentage of petrol in Pakistan is consumed by the transport sector?
The Minister stated that 80 percent of the country's petrol is consumed by the transport sector. This high consumption rate is a primary driver for the government's push toward electric vehicle adoption to reduce import dependence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018388/ahsan-iqbal-calls-for-fast-track-transition-to-electric-vehicles, 26 Jul 2026]
