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51
Consider the following statements about the PMD monsoon forecast for July 2026:
1. Moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to reach the upper parts of the country from July 2.
2. The PMD warned of potential landslides in vulnerable areas of upper KP, GB, and Kashmir.
3. Rainfall in Sindh is predicted to occur throughout the entire first week of July.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the advisory. Statement 3 is incorrect because the forecast for Sindh specifically mentions rain on July 3 and July 4, not the entire first week. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011619/pmd-forecasts-nationwide-monsoon-rainfall-from-first-week-of-july, 29 Jun 2026]
52
Who was appointed as the first chairman of the privatized Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) board?
Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider, the managing director of the Fauji Foundation, was appointed as the chairman of the newly restructured PIACL board following the transfer of management control. Arif Habib is the lead of the consortium, not the chairman of the board. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
53
Consider the following statements about the PIACL privatization process:
1. The transaction required 22 contractual consents from various counterparties including aircraft lessors.
2. The Competition Commission of Pakistan was involved in the regulatory approval process.
3. The privatization process was finalized without any amendments to the PIACL Articles of Association.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the contractual and regulatory requirements mentioned in the privatization process. Statement 3 is incorrect because the process explicitly required amendments to the Articles of Association to incorporate the Shareholders' Agreement framework. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
54
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]
55
All of the following are cited as factors contributing to Pakistan's economic stability in 2026 EXCEPT:
The government emphasizes fiscal discipline, remittances, and IT exports as drivers of stability. Reliance on foreign grants is not cited as a primary pillar of the current economic outlook. [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]
56
Consider the following statements about the 2026 diplomatic developments:
1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif scheduled visits to Iran and Turkiye to promote the peace process.
2. The war in the Middle East, which began in February 2026, significantly impacted global energy markets.
3. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed a regional security structure that includes external powers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the PM scheduled these visits for early July 2026. Statement 2 is correct as the conflict disrupted shipping and energy markets. Statement 3 is incorrect because President Pezeshkian specifically called for a structure without the interference of countries from outside the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011670/pm-shehbaz-to-visit-iran-turkiye-as-part-of-mediation-efforts-to-end-middle-east-war-sources, 29 Jun 2026]
57
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]
58
Which of the following foreign jurisdictions provided merger control clearances necessary for the PIACL transaction?
International merger control clearances were specifically obtained from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to ensure PIACL could continue its international operations. These were part of the 40 conditions precedent required for the transaction. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011655/govt-formally-transfers-management-control-of-pia-to-arif-habib-led-consortium, 29 Jun 2026]
59
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) advisory issued on June 29, 2026, the monsoon rains are expected to begin in the country from:
The PMD advisory explicitly states that a fresh monsoon spell is set to begin in the country from the first week of July. This period is crucial for replenishing water supplies across the region. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011619/pmd-forecasts-nationwide-monsoon-rainfall-from-first-week-of-july, 29 Jun 2026]
60
What was the real GDP growth rate of Pakistan for the fiscal year ending in 2026?
The Ministry of Finance reported that real GDP growth reached 3.7 percent, marking the highest growth rate in four years. This figure reflects the broad-based recovery across the agriculture, industry, and services sectors. [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]
