The 18th Amendment, enacted in 2010, abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby transferring legislative and administrative authority over various subjects, including health and education, to the provincial governments.
Consider the following statements about the Punjab government's official jet controversy:
1. The aircraft's registration number was initially reported as N144S.
2. The government has threatened legal action against those spreading fake news under the Defamation Law 2024.
3. The aircraft was purchased primarily for the personal use of the Senior Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the registration N144S was reported. Statement 2 is correct as the government invoked the Defamation Law 2024. Statement 3 is incorrect because the aircraft was acquired for the Chief Minister's use, not the Senior Minister's. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982339/punjab-govt-to-take-legal-action-against-those-involved-in-malicious-campaign-over-use-of-official-jet, 15 Mar 2026]
1923
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]
1924
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]
1925
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]
1926
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]
1927
Which of the following issues was specifically cited as a cause for the recent public protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
Public protests in AJK have been linked to several grievances, including inflation, electricity tariffs, and the specific issue of the 12 reserved refugee seats in the legislative assembly. Option D is incorrect because A is a factually cited cause. [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]
1928
Which of the following statements regarding the federal government's development loans is INCORRECT?
The markup rate in 2024-25 was 17.74 percent, which is significantly higher than the 10.30 percent rate recorded in 2020-21. Therefore, the statement claiming it was lower is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018194/centre-cuts-markup-on-uplift-loans-to-1189pc, 24 Jul 2026]
1929
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or appeal made by the PML-N leadership regarding the situation in AJK?
The leadership urged for dialogue and the cessation of protests to restore peace and advance the electoral process. There was no call for the immediate dissolution of the AJK Legislative Assembly; rather, the focus was on maintaining the constitutional framework. [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]
1930
Consider the following statements about the political situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir:
1. The region was divided into two federally controlled territories in 2019.
2. The central government has provided a fixed deadline for the restoration of statehood.
3. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has been vocal in demanding the restoration of statehood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the region was divided in 2019. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government has stated it will restore statehood at an 'appropriate time' but has not provided a specific deadline. Statement 3 is correct as the party led the protest for statehood. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017041/hundreds-protest-in-delhi-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy-for-occupied-kashmir, 20 Jul 2026]
