The agreement is strictly for civilian nuclear cooperation and includes safeguards to prevent proliferation; the transfer of nuclear weapons technology is explicitly excluded and contrary to the stated non-proliferation goals. The other options are core components of the announced deal. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]
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Under which section of the US Atomic Energy Act was the nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia signed?
The agreement was signed under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, which governs peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements between the United States and other nations. This is a standard legal mechanism for such international partnerships. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]
113
Who signed the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on behalf of the United States on July 23, 2026?
The US Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, signed the agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards with his Saudi counterpart. The other officials listed were not the primary signatories for this specific energy-sector agreement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017738/us-announces-civilian-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-says-it-includes-non-proliferation-safeguards, 23 Jul 2026]
114
Consider the following statements about the legislative developments on March 13, 2026:
1. The ordinance previously empowering the government to transform the FC had lapsed.
2. The opposition lawmakers tore apart copies of the agenda during the protest.
3. The government plans to reintroduce the bill in the upcoming sessions after Eid.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events of the session. The ordinance had lapsed, the opposition engaged in protest by tearing the agenda, and the government expressed intent to pursue the bill after the Eid holidays. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
115
Which political figure proposed the amendment to subject the deployment of the Federal Constabulary to a formal request by the concerned government?
Syed Naveed Qamar, a member of the PPP, successfully moved an amendment to ensure that the deployment of the force requires a request from the relevant government. This was one of the few clauses approved before the session was prorogued. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
116
What is the primary reason the opposition was able to halt the legislative process for the Federal Constabulary bill on March 13, 2026?
The opposition pointed out the lack of quorum, which is the minimum number of members required to conduct parliamentary proceedings. Once the lack of quorum was established, the chair was forced to prorogue the session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
117
Which parliamentary official presided over the National Assembly session on March 13, 2026, when the quorum issue was raised?
Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah was presiding over the session when the opposition pointed out the lack of quorum. The Speaker and Chairman of the Senate were not the presiding officers for this specific session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
118
Which of the following statements regarding the legislative status of the Federal Constabulary bill on March 13, 2026, is INCORRECT?
The bill was NOT passed; the legislative process was halted due to a lack of quorum. The other statements accurately reflect the content and procedural context of the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
119
On March 13, 2026, which Minister of State for Interior moved the bill in the National Assembly to transform the Frontier Constabulary into the Federal Constabulary?
Tallal Chaudhry, as the Minister of State for Interior, presented the bill to the House. Syed Naveed Qamar is an MNA who proposed amendments, while Ghulam Mustafa Shah is the Deputy Speaker. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
120
Consider the following statements about the US-China summit in May 2026:
1. This visit marks the first time a US president has visited China in nearly ten years.
2. President Trump initially delayed the visit from March due to the war in the Middle East.
3. The US delegation includes the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the report. The visit is the first in nearly a decade, the delay was caused by the Middle East conflict, and both the Secretary of State (Marco Rubio) and Secretary of Defence (Pete Hegseth) were confirmed to be on the flight. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1999895/trump-arrives-in-beijing-for-high-stakes-meeting-with-chinese-president-xi, 13 May 2026]
