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Which Islamabad High Court ruling in 2026 concerned the annulment of a judge's appointment?

  • A Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
  • B Justice Mansoor Ali Shah's appointment
  • C Justice Qazi Faez Isa's appointment
  • D Justice Ayesha Malik's appointment
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Correct Answer: Option A — Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
Explanation: The Islamabad High Court annulled Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment in 2026 citing an invalid law degree as the primary reason underscoring strict judicial credential standards.
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Which province was the target of a deadly mining site attack on 23 April 2026?

  • A Sindh
  • B Balochistan
  • C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B — Balochistan
Explanation: Nine people were killed in an attack on a mining site in Chagai Balochistan on 23 April 2026 underscoring continued security challenges in the resource rich province.
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Which militant group claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Balochistan during 2026?

  • A TTP
  • B BLA
  • C ISIS-K
  • D Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — BLA
Explanation: The Balochistan Liberation Army BLA claimed responsibility for several attacks in 2026 including assaults on police stations banks and a mining site in Chagai district.
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Which district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced a deadly car bombing targeting police on 10 May 2026?

  • A Bannu
  • B Tank
  • C Dera Ismail Khan
  • D Lakki Marwat
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Correct Answer: Option A — Bannu
Explanation: A car bombing in Fateh Khel in Bannu District killed at least 12 police officers and wounded five others on 10 May 2026 reflecting ongoing militant violence in the region.
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Near which port city were Pakistan Coast Guard personnel ambushed by BLA militants in 2026?

  • A Karachi
  • B Gwadar
  • C Ormara
  • D Pasni
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gwadar
Explanation: Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a Balochistan Liberation Army ambush on a patrol boat in the Arabian Sea near Gwadar in 2026 highlighting persistent maritime security threats.
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Which city introduced free public transport for one month in 2026 to offset fuel price increases?

  • A Karachi
  • B Lahore
  • C Islamabad
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Explanation: The government introduced free public transport in Islamabad and Punjab for one month in 2026 alongside targeted subsidies elsewhere to offset the impact of fuel price hikes.
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Which US official confirmed America shared a 15 point peace plan with Iran through Pakistan in 2026?

  • A Steve Witkoff
  • B Marco Rubio
  • C Pete Hegseth
  • D Mike Waltz
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Correct Answer: Option A — Steve Witkoff
Explanation: Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the United States shared a 15 point peace plan with Iran through the Pakistani government highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic role.
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Which country mediated the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan in 2026?

  • A Qatar
  • B Saudi Arabia
  • C UAE
  • D Turkey
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Correct Answer: Option B — Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia mediated the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan during the earlier conflict with the soldiers released on 17 February 2026.
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Until what date did the 2026 Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire initially last?

  • A 15 March
  • B 18 March
  • C 23 March
  • D 30 March
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Correct Answer: Option C — 23 March
Explanation: Afghanistan and Pakistan declared a ceasefire in the 2026 conflict that was set to last until 23 March providing temporary relief amid escalating cross border tensions.
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Which two Afghan provinces were targeted in Pakistani airstrikes on 22 February 2026?

  • A Kabul and Kandahar
  • B Nangarhar and Paktika
  • C Herat and Balkh
  • D Helmand and Ghazni
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nangarhar and Paktika
Explanation: On 22 February 2026 Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces targeting militant hideouts linked to cross border terrorism against Pakistani forces.
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On which date did the 2026 Pakistan-Afghanistan military operation officially begin?

  • A 24 February 2026
  • B 26 February 2026
  • C 27 February 2026
  • D 28 February 2026
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Correct Answer: Option C — 27 February 2026
Explanation: The operation officially began on 27 February 2026 following increased cross border militant attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilian targets in border regions.
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What was the name of Pakistan's military operation launched against Afghanistan based cross border terrorism in 2026?

  • A Operation Zarb-e-Azb
  • B Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
  • C Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
  • D Operation Swift Retort
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Correct Answer: Option C — Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Explanation: Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in February 2026 in response to escalating cross border terrorist attacks originating from militant safe havens inside Afghanistan.
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Which Pakistani official declared an open war against Afghanistan in February 2026?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Khawaja Asif
  • C Shehbaz Sharif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Khawaja Asif
Explanation: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an open war against Afghanistan on 27 February 2026 following cross border attacks and rising militant incidents originating from Afghan soil.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in 2026?

  • A Bilawal Bhutto
  • B Ishaq Dar
  • C Khawaja Asif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar holds the dual role of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and has led Pakistan's diplomatic efforts including mediating de-escalation during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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Which organization coordinates regional cooperation among South Asian nations?

  • A ASEAN
  • B SAARC
  • C BRICS
  • D SCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — SAARC
Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC promotes economic and regional integration among South Asian countries though activity has slowed in recent years.
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Which international tribunal prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes and crimes against humanity?

  • A ICJ
  • B ICC
  • C WTO Panel
  • D ECtHR
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICC
Explanation: The International Criminal Court ICC prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes crimes against humanity and aggression distinguishing it from the state focused ICJ.
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Which international court adjudicates disputes between sovereign states under international law?

  • A International Criminal Court
  • B International Court of Justice
  • C European Court of Justice
  • D Permanent Court of Arbitration
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Correct Answer: Option B — International Court of Justice
Explanation: The International Court of Justice ICJ based in The Hague settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international law a recurring current affairs topic.
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Which Pakistani investigative agency primarily handles cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D MI
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIA
Explanation: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA handles cybercrime financial fraud human trafficking and immigration related criminal investigations across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani agency regulates telecommunications services nationwide?

  • A PEMRA
  • B PTA
  • C SECP
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA regulates telecom services spectrum allocation and licensing for mobile and internet service providers across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani body regulates electronic media and broadcasting content?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C NEPRA
  • D FIA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA regulates electronic media licensing and broadcast content standards across television and radio outlets in the country.
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