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]
622
Which of the following regional organizations primarily focuses on the security and economic integration of the Persian Gulf states?
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except Iraq, focused on regional security and economic policy coordination.
The agreement explicitly includes a commitment from Washington to immediately waive oil sanctions that were crippling the Iranian economy. This is a central component of the deal aimed at economic stabilization. [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]
624
The seminar titled 'Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponised Global Common' was jointly organized by Pakistan's embassy in Brussels and which other institution?
The seminar was a collaborative effort between the Pakistani embassy in Brussels and the Centre for European Policy Studies. It served as a platform for discussing the weaponization of water resources. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008889/pakistan-assails-17-indian-projects-on-indus-waterways-calls-them-tools-for-hydro-hegemony, 18 Jun 2026]
625
Which of the following is NOT a provision included in the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18, 2026?
The agreement focuses on ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting economic sanctions. There is no provision in the text regarding a total cessation of all Iranian military activities, making the incorrect statement. [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]
626
Who served as the primary mediator for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 18, 2026?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acted as the mediator for the agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal was signed in Islamabad, with Pakistan playing a critical role in facilitating the 14-point peace framework. [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]
627
Consider the following statements about the current status of the Indus Waters Treaty:
1. Pakistan considers unilateral attempts to change the flow of cross-border waterways as an act of war.
2. The treaty has failed to survive any major conflicts between India and Pakistan since its inception.
3. India has recently expressed an intention to ensure that no water flows into Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as Pakistan has officially termed such actions as an act of war. Statement 2 is incorrect because the treaty has historically survived three major conflicts. Statement 3 is correct as the Indian Water Minister stated an intention to stop water flow. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008889/pakistan-assails-17-indian-projects-on-indus-waterways-calls-them-tools-for-hydro-hegemony, 18 Jun 2026]
628
Which of the following security doctrines explicitly authorized the use of military force to protect access to energy resources in the Persian Gulf?
The Carter Doctrine declared that any attempt by an outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region would be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States, justifying military intervention.
The Carter Doctrine, articulated in 1980, declared that any attempt by an outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region would be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States, necessitating a military response.
Consider the following statements regarding the government's current economic strategy:
1. The government introduced new taxes in the current fiscal year to boost revenue.
2. The government is moving toward the tokenisation of cryptocurrency as a regulated activity.
3. The closure of the Afghanistan border has negatively impacted the country's export-led growth strategy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Finance Minister stated that no new taxes were introduced this year, focusing instead on enforcement. Statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of the government's regulatory stance and current trade challenges. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008354/aurangzeb-terms-tax-asaan-scheme-for-traders-a-paradigm-shift, 16 Jun 2026]
