Abdul Aleem Khan is the President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party. He officially welcomed the four independent members into the party fold in June 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008336/four-independents-join-aleem-khans-istehkam-i-pakistan-party-in-gilgit-baltistan, 16 Jun 2026]
812
Consider the following statements about the political developments in Gilgit-Baltistan in June 2026:
1. The PML-N has agreed to support the PPP in forming the provincial government.
2. Four independent members joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party after the elections.
3. The results for all constituencies were finalized and announced by June 16, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the PML-N pledged support to the PPP and four independents joined the IPP. Statement 3 is incorrect because the results of three constituencies were scheduled to be announced on June 17, 2026, not June 16. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008336/four-independents-join-aleem-khans-istehkam-i-pakistan-party-in-gilgit-baltistan, 16 Jun 2026]
813
Which of the following individuals was elected from GBA-21 Ghizer in the 2026 elections?
Aman Ali Amir was the independent candidate elected from GBA-21 Ghizer who subsequently joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party. The other candidates represent different constituencies such as Ghanche and Diamer. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008336/four-independents-join-aleem-khans-istehkam-i-pakistan-party-in-gilgit-baltistan, 16 Jun 2026]
814
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan election results is INCORRECT?
The IPP did not win any seats during the initial general elections; they fielded 16 candidates but none were successful. The party only gained representation later when four independent winners joined them. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008336/four-independents-join-aleem-khans-istehkam-i-pakistan-party-in-gilgit-baltistan, 16 Jun 2026]
815
Which political party's senator demanded the creation of a separate South Punjab province during the Senate budget debate on June 17, 2026?
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]
816
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]
817
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]
818
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]
819
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]
820
Which of the following issues was specifically cited as a cause for the recent public protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
Public protests in AJK have been linked to several grievances, including inflation, electricity tariffs, and the specific issue of the 12 reserved refugee seats in the legislative assembly. Option D is incorrect because A is a factually cited cause. [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]
