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61
Which body provided recommendations to PEMRA regarding the Geo News case during its 127th, 128th, and 129th meetings?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Council of Complaints, specifically the Lahore chapter, deliberated on the case and forwarded its findings to the authority. While the Council of Islamic Ideology provided an opinion, the formal recommendations came from the Council of Complaints. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014653/geo-news-resumes-transmission-after-15-day-suspension-warned-of-licence-cancellation-over-future-violations, 11 Jul 2026]
62
Consider the following statements about the recent regional security situation:
1. The US carried out strikes on Iranian targets in response to attacks on ships.
2. Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability despite the recent exchange of strikes.
3. The Islamabad MoU was signed after the recent escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided information. The US strikes were retaliatory, Iran expressed a commitment to peace during the call with the Pakistani PM, and the MoU was signed following the initial period of conflict. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014422/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-iran-other-parties-not-to-jeopardise-hard-earned-peace-gains, 10 Jul 2026]
63
Consider the following statements about the administrative restructuring in Balochistan:
1. East Quetta comprises the Saddar, City, and Sariab sub-divisions.
2. West Quetta consists of Kuchlak, Brewery, and Panjpai sub-divisions.
3. The total number of divisions in Balochistan remains unchanged at 10.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct regarding the composition of the newly bifurcated Quetta districts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the number of divisions in Balochistan has increased to 11. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014627/quetta-split-into-two-districts-as-balochistan-undergoes-administrative-restructuring, 11 Jul 2026]
64
Which Pakistani official attended the funeral ceremony of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alongside the Prime Minister?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was explicitly mentioned as part of the delegation that attended the funeral. The other options are not cited in the context of this specific diplomatic visit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014422/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-iran-other-parties-not-to-jeopardise-hard-earned-peace-gains, 10 Jul 2026]
65
Which of the following statements regarding the recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
is incorrect because the US President explicitly stated at the Nato summit that the ceasefire was 'over' and expressed frustration with the negotiation process. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic stance and the purpose of the MoU. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014422/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-iran-other-parties-not-to-jeopardise-hard-earned-peace-gains, 10 Jul 2026]
66
Consider the following statements about the security operations in Balochistan in July 2026:
1. The military spokesperson stated that security forces would exercise proportionality in their response to the attacks.
2. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized a mutual and singular decision by civil and military leadership to end terrorism.
3. The attacks in Balochistan since July 5 included an ambush of an army convoy in Bela.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the ISPR spokesperson explicitly warned that terrorists should expect no 'rationality and proportionality' in the security response. Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct as per the official government and military briefings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014419/75-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-since-july-5-says-cm-bugti, 10 Jul 2026]
67
What was the total financial penalty imposed by PEMRA on Geo News in the 2026 regulatory order?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The authority mandated a fine of Rs 10 million as part of the disciplinary action for the regulatory violation. This fine was a prerequisite for the resumption of transmission. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014653/geo-news-resumes-transmission-after-15-day-suspension-warned-of-licence-cancellation-over-future-violations, 11 Jul 2026]
68
Who led the PPP Sindh chapter rally in Hyderabad on July 12, 2026?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, the PPP Sindh chapter president, led the rally from Shahbaz Building Chowk to the local press club in Hyderabad on July 12, 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014901/we-will-not-give-up-indus-ppp-holds-sindh-wide-rallies-condemning-indias-threats-to-pakistans-water-share, 12 Jul 2026]
69
The recent escalation in Middle East tensions was primarily triggered by Iranian attacks on ships in which strategic location?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The conflict intensified following Iranian strikes on ships within the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime chokepoint is critical to regional security and global energy transit. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014422/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-iran-other-parties-not-to-jeopardise-hard-earned-peace-gains, 10 Jul 2026]
70
Which of the following statements regarding the security situation in Balochistan in July 2026 is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The statement that operations are conducted solely by the Balochistan Police is incorrect because the operations are joint efforts involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and the Balochistan Police. The other statements are factually accurate based on the reports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014419/75-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-since-july-5-says-cm-bugti, 10 Jul 2026]
