The Election Commission of Pakistan is a permanent, independent constitutional body established under Article 218 of the Constitution to organize and conduct elections to the office of President, to the Houses of Parliament, to Provincial Assemblies and to local government institutions.
Article 16 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides that every citizen shall have the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of public order.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in the aftermath of which major international conference, aimed at shaping the post-war global economic order?
The International Monetary Fund was conceived at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 to ensure global monetary cooperation and economic stability. This question tests knowledge of a key global governance institution and its origins.
The World Trade Organization, which oversees global trade rules and commodity market frameworks, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This question tests knowledge of a key global governance institution involved in trade.
Consider the following statements about the legislative developments on March 13, 2026:
1. The ordinance previously empowering the government to transform the FC had lapsed.
2. The opposition lawmakers tore apart copies of the agenda during the protest.
3. The government plans to reintroduce the bill in the upcoming sessions after Eid.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the events of the session. The ordinance had lapsed, the opposition engaged in protest by tearing the agenda, and the government expressed intent to pursue the bill after the Eid holidays. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
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The systematic collection of social media data from visa applicants is primarily contested under which legal framework?
The monitoring of personal digital footprints by state agencies is frequently challenged on the grounds of privacy and freedom of expression, which are protected fundamental rights.
Which of the following concepts best describes the core security doctrine of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as articulated in Article 5?
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective defense, stipulating that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all members.
Article 47 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides the specific constitutional mechanism for the removal of the President from office on grounds of incapacity or gross misconduct.
The military reported that the abuse occurred in July 2024. The other months are incorrect distractors within the same calendar year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981395/israel-drops-indictment-of-five-soldiers-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-palestinian-detainee, 12 Mar 2026]
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Which of the following organs of the United Nations is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
Under Chapter V of the UN Charter, the Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, possessing the authority to issue binding resolutions.
