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71
Consider the following statements about the fuel supply challenges in July 2026:
1. The NCMC was established as a civil-military body to monitor energy supplies.
2. Rising import premiums for petrol were influenced by renewed US-Iran hostilities.
3. The government has successfully eliminated all pending price differential claims for oil marketing companies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the report. Statement 3 is incorrect because the report explicitly mentions that over Rs 66 billion in price differential claims remain pending, which continues to hinder the operations of smaller oil marketing companies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015959/oil-industry-prompts-government-to-discourage-hoarding-as-petrol-stocks-decline-to-14-day-cover, 16 Jul 2026]
72
Consider the following statements about the jurisdictional dispute regarding NAB appeals:
1. The 27th Amendment mandates that appeals against high court decisions in NAB cases are to be handled by the FCC.
2. Section 32-A of the NAB Amendment Act provides for a second appeal process.
3. The Supreme Court bench suggested that it has already surrendered all its constitutional authority to the FCC.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the legal framework discussed. Statement 3 is incorrect because Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar explicitly stated that the court had not surrendered its authority. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015925/2sc-32a-bail-fcc, 16 Jul 2026]
73
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with which body of water?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then leads to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Which organization raised an urgent warning to the government regarding the potential supply chain challenges for petroleum products?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), representing refiners and oil marketing companies, formally warned the government about the supply chain risks. While OGRA and PSO were involved in the discussions, the warning originated from the OCAC. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015959/oil-industry-prompts-government-to-discourage-hoarding-as-petrol-stocks-decline-to-14-day-cover, 16 Jul 2026]
76
Consider the following statements about the legal proceedings against Rehan Tariq:
1. The petitioner argued that the prosecution failed to comply with Section 196 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
2. The court granted the bail petition on the grounds that the investigation was already completed.
3. The FIR was registered following a podcast discussion on sensitive sectarian issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the defense counsel cited Section 196 of the CrPC. Statement 3 is correct regarding the cause of the FIR. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court dismissed the bail petition, it did not grant it. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015936/court-dismisses-post-arrest-bail-petition-of-podcast-host-rehan-tariq-in-blasphemy-case, 16 Jul 2026]
77
Which of the following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code was NOT cited in the FIR against Rehan Tariq?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The FIR included sections 153-A (promoting enmity), 295-A (outraging religious feelings), and 298 (wounding religious feelings). Section 302 pertains to murder and was not part of the charges. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015936/court-dismisses-post-arrest-bail-petition-of-podcast-host-rehan-tariq-in-blasphemy-case, 16 Jul 2026]
78
Who presided over the three-judge Supreme Court bench that heard the jurisdictional dispute regarding NAB bail applications on July 16, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar headed the three-judge bench, which also included Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. The other two judges were members of the bench, not the presiding head. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015925/2sc-32a-bail-fcc, 16 Jul 2026]
79
Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) specifically governs the grant of bail to under-trial prisoners?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Section 497 of the CrPC deals with the grant of bail, whereas Section 426 relates to the suspension of a sentence pending an appeal. The distinction is central to the current jurisdictional debate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015925/2sc-32a-bail-fcc, 16 Jul 2026]
80
Who serves as the chairman of the National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) responsible for energy supply oversight?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Ahad Khan Cheema is the designated chairman of the NCMC, while Lt Gen Zafar Iqbal serves as the co-chairman of the executive committee. Ali Pervez Malik is the Petroleum Minister who attended the meeting but does not chair the council. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015959/oil-industry-prompts-government-to-discourage-hoarding-as-petrol-stocks-decline-to-14-day-cover, 16 Jul 2026]
