The election saw a record turnout of 77.8 percent at 6:30 pm local time. This high participation reflects the intense public interest in the contest between Orban and Magyar. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1991135/viktor-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-conservative-peter-magyar-in-hungary-polls, 12 Apr 2026]
852
What is the primary reason cited by President Donald Trump for his dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposal?
President Trump explicitly stated that the Iranian offer contained specific demands that he could not accept, though he did not provide granular details. While he also mentioned that the Iranian leadership appeared disjointed, the primary reason for his rejection of the proposal was the content of the offer itself. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996711/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-new-proposal-says-truce-terminated-hostilities-as-war-powers-deadline-arrives, 01 May 2026]
853
Consider the following statements about the Senate vehicle procurement controversy:
1. The vehicle was purchased during the 2024-2025 financial year.
2. The Senate Secretariat claimed the purchase was part of a transparent procurement process.
3. The vehicle was delivered to the Senate Chairperson in May 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the purchase occurred in the 2024-2025 financial year. Statement 2 is correct as the Secretariat cited a transparent procurement process. Statement 3 is incorrect because the vehicle was delivered in March 2026, not May 2025 (which was when the payment was made). [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1982703/rebuttal-on-purchase-of-luxury-vehicle-for-yousaf-raza-gilani-from-senate-budget-leaves-questions-unanswered, 16 Mar 2026]
854
Which of the following statements regarding the 2025 Cambridge examination leaks is INCORRECT?
The 2025 leaks specifically impacted AS and A Level papers, including Mathematics and Computer Science, not O Level subjects. Therefore, the statement claiming the leaks were limited to O Level is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1996140/amid-furore-on-social-media-cambridge-says-aware-of-reports-about-question-paper-leak, 29 Apr 2026]
855
Consider the following statements about the Marka-i-Haq conflict:
1. The conflict escalation period lasted from April 2025 to May 2025.
2. The DG ISPR criticized the Indian military leadership for becoming politicized.
3. The conflict began with the Pahalgam incident.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the provided text. The conflict spanned from the April 2025 Pahalgam incident to the May 2025 ceasefire, and the DG ISPR specifically highlighted the politicization of the Indian military as a strategic consequence. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
856
What is the official name given by the state to the military conflict that occurred between Pakistan and India in 2025?
The state designated the entire conflict as 'Marka-i-Haq' (Battle of Truth). Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was a specific military operation conducted during that period. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998318/we-are-prepared-dg-ispr-highlights-indigenous-military-capabilities-on-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 07 May 2026]
857
According to Rana Sanaullah, a protest by JUI-F outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) would be considered an attack on:
Rana Sanaullah stated that a protest at the GHQ would not merely be a political demonstration but a direct attack on Pakistan's defence. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016238/sanaullah-says-jui-f-chiefs-remarks-against-martyrs-were-inappropriate-but-unintended, 17 Jul 2026]
858
Consider the following statements about the AJK electoral process:
1. The previous general elections in AJK were held in 2021.
2. The PPP and JUI-F alliance intends to contest all 45 seats jointly.
3. The JUI-F leadership emphasized that dialogue is the primary solution to regional problems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the last elections were in 2021. Statement 3 is correct as Maulana Fazlur Rehman explicitly stated that dialogue, not force, is the solution. Statement 2 is incorrect because the PPP only allocated two seats to the JUI-F, not a joint contest for all 45 seats. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
859
On what date did the PPP and JUI-F formally announce their electoral alliance for the AJK general elections?
The announcement was made by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference held on June 30, 2026. While July 27 is the date of the elections, the alliance was declared earlier. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011985/ppp-jui-f-announce-they-will-jointly-contest-upcoming-ajk-elections, 30 Jun 2026]
860
According to the Ministry of Finance, the current account recorded a surplus of how much during the period of July 2025 to May 2026?
The external sector remained stable, with the current account recording a surplus of 255 million dollars during the Jul-May period of the 2026 fiscal year, supported by remittances and IT exports. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]
