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]
542
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]
543
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]
545
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]
546
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]
547
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]
548
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.
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
Consider the following statements about the UNGA presidency:
1. The UNGA president has the authority to set binding international policies for all member states.
2. The presidency is governed by a long-standing principle of geographical rotation among regional groups.
3. The president-elect serves a one-year term presiding over plenary meetings and managing debates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the UNGA president does not set binding policy; they facilitate negotiations and manage the agenda. Statements 2 and 3 accurately reflect the procedural and functional nature of the office. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004697/bangladesh-elected-president-of-un-general-assembly-in-closely-contested-vote, 02 Jun 2026]
