The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as the world's most significant oil chokepoint, facilitating the transit of a substantial percentage of global petroleum exports from the Persian Gulf to international markets.
Which international security doctrine shifted the burden of regional defense to local allies, specifically impacting security frameworks in the Persian Gulf during the 1970s?
The Nixon Doctrine emphasized that the United States would provide military and economic assistance to allies while expecting them to assume primary responsibility for their own regional defense, a shift from direct interventionism.
Which of the following regional organizations serves as the primary intergovernmental political and economic union for the Arab states of the Persian Gulf?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is the specific regional framework established to coordinate security, economic, and political policies among the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), formally demanded the creation of a separate South Punjab province during the Senate proceedings on June 17, 2026. He emphasized the need for administrative bifurcation to address regional grievances. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008601/ppp-lawmaker-calls-for-separate-south-punjab-province-in-senate, 17 Jun 2026]
1046
Which of the following administrative or infrastructure demands was specifically mentioned by the senator advocating for a separate South Punjab province?
The senator explicitly demanded a separate share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the proposed South Punjab province, alongside other infrastructure needs like a high court and industrial zones. Bahawalpur was mentioned for its historical support of Pakistan, not as the proposed new capital. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008601/ppp-lawmaker-calls-for-separate-south-punjab-province-in-senate, 17 Jun 2026]
1047
In the context of the Senate debate on June 17, 2026, which sector did Senator Abdul Qadir identify as a 'mafia' that allegedly caused the reversal of the government's solar policy?
Senator Abdul Qadir alleged that Independent Power Producers (IPPs) acted as a mafia that pressured the government to reverse its solar policy. He further criticized the burden of capacity charges associated with these power agreements. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008601/ppp-lawmaker-calls-for-separate-south-punjab-province-in-senate, 17 Jun 2026]
1048
Consider the following statements about the Islamabad MoU:
1. The agreement was signed by the leaders of Pakistan, Iran, and the United States.
2. The conflict between the US and Iran lasted for approximately 100 days before the deal.
3. The deal was signed electronically by the involved parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the details of the agreement. The leaders involved included PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian, and President Trump, the conflict duration exceeded 100 days, and the signing process was conducted electronically. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008902/landmark-islamabad-mou-to-go-a-long-way-in-rebuilding-iran-pm-shehbaz-tells-pezeshkian, 18 Jun 2026]
1049
Consider the following statements about the political situation in AJK as of June 17, 2026:
1. The PML-N leadership expressed concern over the loss of lives during recent clashes.
2. AJK elections are scheduled to take place at the end of the following month.
3. The government of Pakistan has consistently supported the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are accurate: the leadership expressed sorrow over casualties, elections are slated for the end of July 2026, and the official stance of Pakistan remains supportive of the right to self-determination. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
1050
Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on June 16, 2026, after spending three weeks in which two countries?
Nawaz Sharif returned to Lahore after a three-week visit to Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. The other options represent common travel destinations for Pakistani officials but are not the locations mentioned in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008589/nawaz-urges-ajk-to-end-protests-sit-ins-and-engage-in-meaningful-dialogue-with-govt, 17 Jun 2026]
