The ISPR report confirms meetings at GHQ, Naval Headquarters, and Air Headquarters in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, but it does not mention a visit to a training facility in Quetta. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the federal budget for FY2026-27:
1. The budget presentation is scheduled for June 12, 2026.
2. Provincial shares from the federal divisible pool are proposed to be increased significantly.
3. The government aims to cover an estimated Rs800 billion revenue shortfall.
Statement 1 is correct regarding the date. Statement 3 is correct regarding the revenue shortfall. Statement 2 is incorrect because the agreement stipulates that provincial shares will remain frozen at the current fiscal year's position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006648/finance-minister-aurangzeb-to-present-budget-for-fy2026-27-on-june-12, 10 Jun 2026]
63
What is the total value of the national development programme unveiled for the upcoming fiscal year?
The total national development programme is valued at Rs4.715 trillion. The other figures represent specific components like provincial ADPs (Rs3.138 trillion) or federal PSDP (Rs1.126 trillion). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006648/finance-minister-aurangzeb-to-present-budget-for-fy2026-27-on-june-12, 10 Jun 2026]
64
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling on acid violence:
1. The court observed that acid violence is a tool of patriarchal dominance used to inflict social death.
2. The ruling suggests that penal sanctions alone are sufficient to eradicate the problem of acid attacks.
3. The court recommended that the sale of acid be prohibited to individuals under the age of 18.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is incorrect because the court explicitly stated that penal sanctions alone are insufficient to address the root of the problem. Statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the court's observations on patriarchal violence and the regulatory measures cited from the Punjab Acid Control Act 2025. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006139/acid-attack-more-heinous-than-homicide-tool-of-patriarchal-violence-sc, 08 Jun 2026]
65
Which of the following is NOT a condition under which a member of a Parliamentary Party can be declared to have defected under Article 63?
Article 63 specifies defection in cases of resigning from a party, joining another, or voting/abstaining contrary to party direction on the election of the Prime Minister, votes of confidence/no-confidence, or Money/Constitution Amendment Bills. Voting on a private member's bill is not explicitly listed as a ground for disqualification under this specific constitutional clause. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006413/president-zardari-summons-na-senate-sessions-on-june-10, 09 Jun 2026]
66
What is the total length of the Zojila tunnel project?
The Zojila tunnel is officially recorded as a 13.14-kilometre project. The 6.5-kilometre figure refers to the separate Sonamarg tunnel project. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006369/india-nears-completion-of-strategic-himalayan-tunnel-near-china-border, 09 Jun 2026]
67
Consider the following statements about the parliamentary sessions summoned in June 2026:
1. The President summoned both the National Assembly and the Senate to meet on June 10, 2026.
2. The federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 was scheduled to be presented in Parliament on June 10, 2026.
3. The National Economic Council meeting was postponed multiple times prior to the budget session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as both houses were summoned for June 10. Statement 2 is incorrect because, while the sessions were summoned on June 10, the budget presentation was expected on June 12. Statement 3 is correct as the NEC meeting faced multiple postponements due to negotiations over provincial shares. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006413/president-zardari-summons-na-senate-sessions-on-june-10, 09 Jun 2026]
68
In the meeting at Air Headquarters on June 9, 2026, discussions between the Bahraini commander and the Pakistan Air Force leadership focused on which of the following emerging technologies?
The discussions at Air Headquarters specifically highlighted emerging defence technologies including drones, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and advanced sensors. The other options are not related to the specific technological focus mentioned in the official ISPR statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006391/bahrain-commander-meets-cdf-munir-discusses-strengthening-military-collaboration-ispr, 09 Jun 2026]
69
Who is the current Finance Minister of Pakistan responsible for presenting the federal budget for FY2026-27?
Muhammad Aurangzeb is the incumbent Finance Minister tasked with presenting the federal budget. Ishaq Dar and Shaukat Tarin are former finance ministers and serve as incorrect distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006648/finance-minister-aurangzeb-to-present-budget-for-fy2026-27-on-june-12, 10 Jun 2026]
70
Consider the following statements about the FIA's 2026 briefing on migration:
1. Pakistan is the third largest student visa-receiving country for the United Kingdom.
2. The FIA reported that 10,000 Pakistani students in the UK misuse visas through asylum claims.
3. The Prime Minister's Office issued eight directives to curb human smuggling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the briefing provided by the FIA Director General. The briefing confirmed Pakistan's status as a major source of UK student visas, the specific number of visa misuses, and the issuance of eight directives by the PMO. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006395/fia-disciplines-over-100-officials-over-human-smuggling-links-since-greece-boat-tragedy, 09 Jun 2026]
