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1221
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?
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]
1222
Consider the following statements about the fuel pricing policy in Pakistan as of July 2026:
1. The government has transitioned from weekly to daily fuel price revisions.
2. High-speed diesel is primarily utilized in the heavy transport sector and power plants.
3. The All Pakistan Dealers Association has fully supported the new daily pricing mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the government's policy shift and the usage profile of diesel. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016247/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs544-diesel-by-rs3105-per-litre-for-next-three-days, 17 Jul 2026]
1223
Which of the following statements regarding the JUI-F controversy is INCORRECT?
The government explicitly rejected the JUI-F's proposal to protest at the GHQ, labeling it an inappropriate action that threatens national defense. Therefore, is the incorrect statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
1224
Consider the following statements about the conflict developments as of March 13, 2026:
1. The US Defence Secretary stated that over 15,000 targets have been struck since the war began.
2. Sirens were reported at Turkey's Incirlik airbase, a facility housing US troops.
3. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have promised to welcome all anti-government protests to foster national unity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Revolutionary Guards warned that protests would be met with a stronger response, not welcomed. Statements 1 and 2 are factually accurate based on the report. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981719/deadly-blast-rocks-iran-as-leaders-rally-in-show-of-defiance, 13 Mar 2026]
1225
Consider the following statements about the current situation in AJK:
1. The AJK Legislative Assembly has officially supported the retention of the refugee seats.
2. Federal paramilitary forces have been deployed to assist the local police in AJK.
3. The JAAC protest is scheduled to take place after the July 27 elections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the assembly defended the status quo. Statement 2 is correct as federal paramilitary forces were dispatched to reinforce the police. Statement 3 is incorrect because the protest is scheduled for June 9, which is before the July 27 elections. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005870/bilawal-says-will-meet-pm-shehbaz-over-ajk-situation-state-media-reports-jaac-head-office-sealed, 07 Jun 2026]
1226
Which of the following statements regarding the regional conflict in June 2026 is INCORRECT?
The ceasefire has been repeatedly tested by military incidents in and around the Gulf region, making the claim that it remained 'entirely free' of incidents false. The other statements accurately reflect the diplomatic and political events of June 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006144/give-peace-a-little-more-chance-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-iran-exchange-attacks, 08 Jun 2026]
1227
Consider the following statements about the political situation in AJK as of June 17, 2026:
1. The PML-N leadership expressed concern over the loss of lives during recent clashes.
2. AJK elections are scheduled to take place at the end of the following month.
3. The government of Pakistan has consistently supported the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are accurate: the leadership expressed sorrow over casualties, elections are slated for the end of July 2026, and the official stance of Pakistan remains supportive of the right to self-determination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
1228
Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on June 16, 2026, after spending three weeks in which two countries?
Nawaz Sharif returned to Lahore after a three-week visit to Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. The other options represent common travel destinations for Pakistani officials but are not the locations mentioned in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
1229
What is the theme of the World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2026?
The theme for the 2026 observance is 'Hepatitis: Let’s break it down', which focuses on removing barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment. The other options are variations of past or hypothetical themes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018920/ending-hepatitis, 28 Jul 2026]
1230
Consider the following statements about development loans in Pakistan:
1. The markup rate for 2025-26 is lower than the rate charged in 2024-25.
2. The federal government charges markup on loans to provincial governments as a source of revenue.
3. Foreign re-lent loans are advanced by the federal government out of its own domestic resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the rate dropped from 17.74 percent to 11.89 percent. Statement 2 is correct as markup on these loans is a key revenue stream. Statement 3 is incorrect because cash development loans are funded from domestic resources, while foreign re-lent loans are sourced from international lenders. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018194/centre-cuts-markup-on-uplift-loans-to-1189pc, 24 Jul 2026]
