Taijul Islam was the primary architect of the Bangladeshi bowling effort, claiming four wickets including key dismissals of Babar Azam and Salman Agha. Nahid Rana also contributed but did not take four wickets in this innings. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
692
What was the target set for Pakistan to win the second Test match in Sylhet?
Pakistan required 437 runs for victory, which would have been a record-breaking chase. 418 is the record chase held by the West Indies, and 377 is the highest chase previously achieved by Pakistan. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2001532/taijul-puts-bangladesh-on-brink-of-test-series-win-over-pakistan, 19 May 2026]
693
Consider the following statements about the events in AJK in June 2026:
1. The AJK government proscribed the Joint Awami Action Committee for engaging in terrorism.
2. Federal paramilitary forces were dispatched to reinforce the local police in AJK.
3. Mobile data services remained fully operational throughout the region during the protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct as the JAAC was proscribed and federal forces were deployed. Statement 3 is incorrect because mobile data services were curtailed due to security concerns. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006132/pakistan-rejects-unwarranted-remarks-on-ajk-by-individuals-in-uk, 08 Jun 2026]
694
What specific public facility was reported to have been attacked by demonstrators during the unrest in Rawalakot?
Authorities reported that demonstrators attacked the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalakot during the protests. This act of vandalism was cited by the government as a justification for the firm response against the protesters. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2006132/pakistan-rejects-unwarranted-remarks-on-ajk-by-individuals-in-uk, 08 Jun 2026]
695
The 'Doctrine of Necessity' in Pakistani constitutional history was primarily utilized to justify which of the following actions?
The Doctrine of Necessity was historically invoked by the judiciary to provide legal cover for the extra-constitutional dissolution of the Constituent Assembly and subsequent executive actions, prioritizing state stability over strict constitutional adherence.
Article 203-D of the Constitution of Pakistan empowers the Federal Shariat Court to examine and decide whether any law or provision of law is repugnant to the injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
The Public Accounts Committee is the principal parliamentary mechanism tasked with the examination of audit reports and the oversight of public expenditure to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in Pakistan mandates the state to secure the well-being of the people by raising the standard of living and providing basic necessities?
Article 38 of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the principles of policy regarding the promotion of social and economic well-being of the people, including the provision of basic necessities like food, clothing, housing, education, and medical relief.
The 2025 agreement establishes a framework where an attack on one signatory is considered an act of aggression against the other, reinforcing the deep security ties between Islamabad and Riyadh. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017517/islamabad-condemns-houthis-threats-to-riyadh-warns-against-targeting-pakistani-maritime-interests, 22 Jul 2026]
700
The PPP Chairman proposed the formation of which body to resolve ongoing issues in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The PPP leadership explicitly proposed a truth and reconciliation commission as the primary mechanism to address the grievances and protests currently affecting the region. The other options represent plausible but incorrect administrative bodies. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017539/ppp-chairman-calls-upcoming-ajk-elections-most-significant-in-history, 22 Jul 2026]
