Starmer stated that the leadership contest would be completed to ensure a new leader is in place before parliament returns in September 2026. Option D is incorrect because the timeline is explicitly linked to the parliamentary calendar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2009971/uk-pm-starmer-announces-resignation-amid-mounting-pressure-says-will-give-successor-full-unequivocal-support, 22 Jun 2026]
1582
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in AJK has been primarily protesting against which of the following?
The JAAC has demanded the abolition of the 12 seats reserved for refugees, citing long-standing disputes over voter lists and delimitation. This demand is the central point of contention in the current political crisis. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2007805/tarar-calls-for-end-to-differences-over-ajkla-refugee-seats-via-democratic-means, 14 Jun 2026]
1583
Consider the following statements about the economic indicators of Pakistan in FY2026:
1. The GDP growth rate of 3.7pc is the highest recorded in the past four years.
2. The electricity, gas, and water supply industry experienced contraction during the fiscal year.
3. Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) recorded a decline of 6.1pc during the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as 3.7 percent is the highest growth in four years. Statement 2 is correct because the electricity, gas, and water supply industry contracted due to subsidy declines. Statement 3 is incorrect because LSM actually saw a rebound of 6.1 percent, not a decline. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006877/economy-grows-37pc-in-fy26-fastest-in-four-years-but-short-of-target, 11 Jun 2026]
1584
Consider the following statements about the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections:
1. The assembly consists of 24 directly elected seats.
2. There are six seats reserved for women and three seats reserved for technocrats.
3. The PTI demanded that they be allocated one seat from each of the reserved categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the report. The assembly has 24 general seats, the specified reserved quotas exist, and the PTI leadership formally requested one seat from each reserved category. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
1585
Which constitutional article in Pakistan mandates the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Federation and the Provinces?
Article 242 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides the constitutional framework for the establishment and functions of the Public Service Commissions, ensuring the institutional mechanism for merit-based recruitment.
The PTI explicitly alleged that they were barred from campaigning and that their leaders were detained and expelled from the region, making option C the incorrect statement. The other options accurately reflect the party's stated positions and actions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
1587
Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who addressed the media regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan election results on June 8, 2026?
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan is the current Chairman of the PTI and led the party's response to the Gilgit-Baltistan election results. Imran Khan is the founding leader, but Gohar Ali Khan is the official Chairman who addressed the press conference. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
1588
Who is the current US Secretary of State who testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026?
Marco Rubio is the current US Secretary of State who appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 2, 2026, to discuss the State Department's budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo are former Secretaries of State. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004681/iran-willing-to-negotiate-aspects-of-nuclear-programme-rubio-says-amid-escalating-scrutiny-over-war, 02 Jun 2026]
1589
The opposition alliance that condemned the Gilgit-Baltistan election process as an 'action replay' of the 2024 general elections is known as:
The Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), chaired by Mehmood Khan Achakzai, issued the statement rejecting the results. The JAAC is a separate organization mentioned in the context of protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006146/action-replay-of-2024-elections-pti-ttap-reject-gb-election-results-level-rigging-allegations, 08 Jun 2026]
1590
Which of the following governance metrics is primarily utilized to assess the perceived level of public sector corruption globally?
The Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, is a standardized governance metric that ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be.
