The leaders specifically emphasized trade, investment, and industrial cooperation as the pillars of the new phase of their economic partnership. Space exploration was not mentioned as a focus area in the official discussions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012929/two-hearts-with-one-soul-pm-shehbaz-says-pak-turkiye-economic-partnership-entering-a-new-phase, 04 Jul 2026]
112
Which business group did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet with during his official visit to Turkiye on July 4, 2026?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a business delegation led by the Chairman of the Albayrak Group, Ahmet Albayrak, to discuss investment opportunities. The other options are major Turkish conglomerates not mentioned in the context of this specific meeting. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012929/two-hearts-with-one-soul-pm-shehbaz-says-pak-turkiye-economic-partnership-entering-a-new-phase, 04 Jul 2026]
113
Who accompanied Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Tehran to pay respects to the late Iranian Supreme Leader?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Tehran on July 3, 2026. Other officials were not reported as part of this specific delegation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012668/pm-shehbaz-cdf-munir-pay-respects-to-irans-assassinated-supreme-leader-khamenei, 03 Jul 2026]
114
Which Pakistani minister accompanied Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his official visit to Turkiye in July 2026?
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, accompanied the Prime Minister on his visit. The other ministers listed were not mentioned as part of the official delegation for this specific trip. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
115
Which of the following statements regarding the fuel tax structure in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
The government actually doubled the climate support levy to Rs5 per litre, not reduced it to zero. Options A, B, and C accurately reflect the tax components mentioned in the fiscal data. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012738/govt-slashes-petrol-diesel-prices-by-rs197, 03 Jul 2026]
116
Which of the following sectors was specifically highlighted for potential Turkish investment during the business conference held in Istanbul?
The business conference in Istanbul focused on attracting investment into key sectors including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), energy, information technology, and privatisation. While textiles and agriculture are important, they were not the primary focus of this specific investment conference. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
117
Which of the following statements regarding the official visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Turkiye is INCORRECT?
The statement that the Prime Minister arrived directly from Islamabad is incorrect because he arrived in Istanbul after attending the funeral of the Iranian Supreme Leader. The other statements accurately reflect the purpose and itinerary of the visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012743/pm-shehbaz-arrives-in-turkiye-on-official-visit, 03 Jul 2026]
118
Consider the following statements about submarine cable management in Pakistan:
1. Internet traffic is rerouted through alternate international links during cable faults to minimize service impact.
2. Transworld Associates coordinates with the SMW5 consortium to identify the root cause of cable faults.
3. The SEA-ME-WE 6 cable utilizes trans-Egypt geo-diversified crossings to enhance route resilience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are accurate. Traffic rerouting is standard procedure, TWA is the designated coordinator for SMW5, and the SMW6 system specifically utilizes trans-Egypt crossings for improved diversification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]
119
Who was named as the successor to the assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was identified as the successor to his father, the late Supreme Leader. The other names listed are individuals mentioned as mourners or clerics in the context of the funeral. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012913/huge-crowds-gather-in-iran-as-funeral-ceremonies-for-assassinated-supreme-leader-begin, 04 Jul 2026]
120
Which private-sector operator in Pakistan holds exclusive ownership of submarine fibre-optic cable systems?
Transworld Associates (TWA) is identified as the only private-sector operator in Pakistan with exclusive ownership of submarine fibre-optic cable systems. PTCL is a separate entity often involved in public-sector infrastructure. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2012491/submarine-cable-fault-may-cause-intermittent-internet-disruption-pta, 02 Jul 2026]