The PPP Chairman proposed the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission to address the grievances of both the government and the protesters. This was intended to provide a peaceful alternative to the ongoing disruptions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016221/bilawal-kicks-off-ajk-election-campaign-pledges-to-be-voice-of-people-in-centre, 17 Jul 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan elections:
1. The PPP has fielded more candidates than the PML-N.
2. Only eight women are contesting the elections across all constituencies.
3. The Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) has fielded more candidates than the PTI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The PPP has 23 candidates compared to 22 for the PML-N. There are exactly eight women contesting the elections. The IPP has 15 candidates, which is more than the 10 candidates fielded by the PTI. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2005690/gilgit-baltistan-votes-in-legislative-assembly-elections-on-sunday-24-constituencies-up-for-grabs, 06 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the legal proceedings concerning Margalla Hills National Park:
1. The Supreme Court's 2024 judgment declared the operator of Monal restaurant to be a trespasser.
2. The FCC ruling on July 13, 2026, maintained that administrative matters should be decided by relevant regulatory bodies.
3. The Supreme Court's 2024 judgment was based on the premise that the restaurants were beneficial for the park's biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 3 is incorrect because the Supreme Court's 2024 judgment argued the exact opposite: that the restaurants were damaging the park's biodiversity and environment. Statements 1 and 2 are accurate reflections of the legal history and the recent FCC findings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015144/fcc-sets-aside-sc-judgment-that-allowed-demolition-of-restaurants-in-margalla-hills-national-park, 13 Jul 2026]
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The 18th Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan significantly altered the federal structure by:
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.
A vote of no confidence is a parliamentary mechanism used to demonstrate that the executive government no longer enjoys the support of the majority of the legislature, thereby necessitating its resignation.
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]
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Which constitutional mechanism in Pakistan governs the dissolution of the National Assembly by the President?
Article 58 of the Constitution of Pakistan defines the powers and limitations regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly, a critical mechanism for executive-legislative relations.
Article 91 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the framework for the Federal Cabinet, stipulating that the Cabinet, with the Prime Minister at its head, shall be collectively responsible to the National Assembly.
Collective security is a security arrangement in which each state in the system accepts that the security of one is the concern of all, and therefore commits to a collective response to threats against any member.
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]
