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On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation regarding regional stability with which Iranian leader?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with President Masoud Pezeshkian to express concern over the escalation of hostilities. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the late supreme leader, while Mojtaba Khamenei is the current supreme leader, making them incorrect in the context of the presidential call. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014422/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-iran-other-parties-not-to-jeopardise-hard-earned-peace-gains, 10 Jul 2026]
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Operation Shaban was launched by security forces in response to a terrorist attack on which facility?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Operation Shaban was initiated specifically following the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam Police Station. The other locations mentioned were sites of separate incidents reported during the same timeframe. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014419/75-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-since-july-5-says-cm-bugti, 10 Jul 2026]
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The Indus Waters Treaty, which regulates the distribution of the Indus river system, was brokered by which international organization in 1960?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 under the mediation of the World Bank. It remains the primary legal instrument for managing water sharing between India and Pakistan. [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]
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Consider the following statements about the Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA) group:
1. It was formed by Abdul Wali, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani.
2. The group split from the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2014.
3. The group has maintained a complete and formal separation from the TTP since 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as JuA was formed by Khorasani in 2014 after splitting from the TTP. Statement 3 is incorrect because, although disputes surfaced in 2025, no formal separation occurred, and the groups had previously joined hands in 2024. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011436/terrorist-involved-in-rangers-camp-attack-in-karachi-reveals-he-was-trained-in-afghanistan, 28 Jun 2026]
75
Consider the following statements about the EU-Pakistan GSP+ status:
1. It was initially granted to Pakistan in 2014.
2. It allows Pakistan to enjoy duty-free or minimum duty on exports to the EU.
3. The European Parliament voted to extend the status until 2027 in October 2023.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
All three statements are factually accurate: the status was granted in 2014, it provides significant tariff concessions, and the extension until 2027 was confirmed by the European Parliament in October 2023. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2003965/eus-top-diplomat-kallas-to-visit-islamabad-on-june-1-for-strategic-dialogue, 30 May 2026]
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Which organization is mentioned as a mediator in the context of US-Iran tensions?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
While Qatar is mentioned as a mediator, it is not referred to as part of a larger formal organization in this context.
The National Action Plan (NAP) was institutionalized as a comprehensive framework for counter-terrorism in Pakistan following which significant security development?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The National Action Plan was formulated in 2014 as a direct constitutional and administrative response to the APS Peshawar attack, aiming to streamline counter-terrorism operations and legal reforms.
Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates the establishment of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Article 218(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly provides for the constitution of an Election Commission for the purpose of election to both Houses of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) and to the Provincial Assemblies.
What is the new price of high-speed diesel (HSD) per litre following the government's announcement on July 10, 2026?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The government increased the price of high-speed diesel to Rs323.30 per litre. Rs310.71 is the current price of petrol, while the other figures represent historical price points. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014423/govt-raises-petrol-price-by-rs1318-diesel-by-rs1380, 10 Jul 2026]
