The election date for Gilgit-Baltistan is explicitly set for June 7, 2026. Other dates provided are incorrect distractors. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004156/punjab-approves-deployment-of-6000-police-personnel-in-gb-for-election, 31 May 2026]
102
Who is the current Power Minister of Pakistan as of May 2026?
Awais Leghari is the serving Power Minister who addressed the press conference regarding the status of negotiations with Chinese power producers. The other names listed are former ministers who have held the portfolio in previous administrations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004161/no-sufficient-outcome-yet-of-talks-to-secure-discounts-from-chinese-power-producers-leghari, 31 May 2026]
103
In the context of the LESCO corruption incident, what specific equipment repair was the subject of the illicit payment demand?
The corruption complaint involved LESCO employees demanding Rs80,000 from villagers to repair a transformer. This highlights the common issue of consumers being forced to pay for maintenance that should be covered by the utility provider. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
104
The office of the US Attorney General, as the head of the Department of Justice, primarily exercises which of the following functions within the federal government?
The Attorney General serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government, exercising executive authority through the Department of Justice to oversee federal prosecutions.
Consider the following statements about the macroeconomic framework for FY2026-27:
1. The framework projects that private investment will rise to 10.3% of GDP.
2. The services sector is targeted to grow at a rate of 4.2%.
3. Public investment is expected to increase significantly to 5% of GDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as per the framework. Statement 3 is incorrect because public investment is targeted to remain at 3% of GDP, not 5%. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004391/4pc-growth-target-set-for-fy2026-27-as-macroeconomic-framework-sent-to-economic-council-for-approval, 01 Jun 2026]
106
According to the security plan, what specific equipment are the Punjab police personnel deployed to Gilgit-Baltistan required to carry?
The official memo specifies that the deployed Punjab police personnel must be equipped with anti-riot gear to maintain peace during the electoral process. Other options represent equipment not mentioned in the context of this specific deployment. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004156/punjab-approves-deployment-of-6000-police-personnel-in-gb-for-election, 31 May 2026]
107
Which body is responsible for the final approval of the macroeconomic framework for FY2026-27?
The National Economic Council (NEC) is the country's highest economic policy-making body and is responsible for the final approval of the framework. The APCC is the committee that prepares and clears the framework before it reaches the NEC. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004391/4pc-growth-target-set-for-fy2026-27-as-macroeconomic-framework-sent-to-economic-council-for-approval, 01 Jun 2026]
108
Which of the following is NOT a key area of cooperation mentioned in the 2026 EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue?
The dialogue focused on trade, investment, climate change, security, migration, sustainable development, and connectivity. Space exploration was not identified as a primary pillar of the strategic engagement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004340/pm-reaffirms-eu-ties-thanks-kallas-for-support-for-gulf-peace-efforts, 01 Jun 2026]
109
Consider the following statements about the governance of DISCOs in Pakistan:
1. The Power Minister denied that corruption is a universal experience for all common consumers.
2. The government maintains that it addresses public complaints raised even by cabinet members.
3. The LESCO incident involved the repair of a grid station located in a major urban industrial zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the Minister denied that everyone faces such corruption. Statement 2 is correct as the Minister emphasized addressing questions raised by cabinet members. Statement 3 is incorrect because the incident involved a transformer in a village, not a grid station in an industrial zone. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004146/strict-action-taken-says-power-minister-after-khawaja-asifs-claim-of-lesco-employees-corruption, 31 May 2026]
110
What is the primary reason cited for the prolonged closure of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project?
The Power Minister identified design flaws as the root cause for the project being out of the system for over a year. This technical failure has forced the reliance on more expensive electricity generation methods. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004161/no-sufficient-outcome-yet-of-talks-to-secure-discounts-from-chinese-power-producers-leghari, 31 May 2026]
