Azhar Sadiq of the PML-N won the LA-1 (Mirpur-I) seat with 15,427 votes. The other candidates listed won or contested in different constituencies within the Mirpur division. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018960/ajk-elections-pml-n-grabs-9-out-of-13-seats-across-mirpur-division-unofficial-results-show, 28 Jul 2026]
452
Which of the following statements regarding the recent fuel price adjustments is INCORRECT?
The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened a protest, making statement D incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's notification. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018803/govt-decreases-petrol-price-by-re1-increases-hsd-price-by-rs337, 27 Jul 2026]
453
Which specific constitutional amendments have been the primary focus of the nationwide lawyers' movement in 2026?
The Lawyers Action Committee has organized protests against the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, arguing that these measures compromise judicial independence. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to the specific legislation cited in the current political discourse. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
454
Consider the following statements about the AJK elections held in July 2026:
1. The Election Commission declared 1,241 polling stations as highly sensitive.
2. A political worker was killed in an incident in Nakyal.
3. The polling process was completed without any extension of voting hours.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the election reports. Statement 3 is incorrect because voting hours were extended by one hour to accommodate voters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
455
Approximately how many people were reported to have contracted HIV in 2025?
The UNAIDS report specifies that 1.2 million people contracted HIV during the previous year. This figure underscores the ongoing challenge of the epidemic despite previous progress. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018957/world-risks-hiv-resurgence-as-funding-falls-18pc-unaids-says, 28 Jul 2026]
456
Consider the following statements about China's gold trade in June 2026:
1. Net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled compared to the same month in the previous year.
2. Hong Kong has launched a central clearing system for gold to support its regional hub ambitions.
3. Data from Hong Kong provides a complete and exhaustive picture of all Chinese gold purchases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as net imports rose from 19.366 tons in June 2025 to 50.679 tons in June 2026. Statement 2 is correct regarding the new clearing system. Statement 3 is incorrect because gold is also imported via Shanghai and Beijing, meaning Hong Kong data is not exhaustive. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432008/chinas-june-net-gold-imports-via-hong-kong-up-from-year-ago-down-from-may, 27 Jul 2026]
457
Who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the July 2026 elections?
Ghulam Mustafa Mughal is the official who oversaw the electoral process and addressed the media regarding the results and incidents. The other names are political candidates involved in the election. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018908/close-contest-sees-n-take-the-lead-in-mirpur-polls, 28 Jul 2026]
458
The opposition party, led by Imran Khan, scheduled protests for August 5, 2026, to mark the anniversary of what event?
The protests were planned to mark three years since the imprisonment of the PTI leader. This date serves as a focal point for the opposition's mobilization against the current government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018681/why-coercion-doesnt-work, 27 Jul 2026]
459
Consider the following statements about the current security dynamics between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia:
1. The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in 2025.
2. Pakistan has publicly committed to providing military aid to Saudi Arabia regardless of the circumstances.
3. Pakistan has engaged in diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the agreement was signed in 2025. Statement 3 is correct as Pakistan has engaged in diplomatic mediation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the spokesperson explicitly stated that commenting on the specifics of military aid would be 'speculative and irresponsible'. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980894/no-matter-what-no-matter-when-pms-spokesperson-reiterates-support-for-saudi-arabia-before-it-is-needed, 11 Mar 2026]
460
In which month and year was the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in Riyadh in September 2025 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This agreement formalizes the security commitment between the two nations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980894/no-matter-what-no-matter-when-pms-spokesperson-reiterates-support-for-saudi-arabia-before-it-is-needed, 11 Mar 2026]
