A. Zia Rashid
B. Naseer Somroo
C. Alam Channa
D. None of These
Correct Answer: A. Zia Rashid
Pakistan’s tallest man Zia Rasheed died at the age of 30 on July 2, local media widely reported, coincidentally the 26th death anniversary of Alam Channa, another Pakistani who was once the tallest living person on earth.
A. KP
B. Punjab
C. Azad Jammu and Kashmir
D. GB
Correct Answer: C. Azad Jammu and Kashmir
In the light of the experience gained during the recent violent protests, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police have raised a ‘special anti-riot force’ to cope with similar situations in future more effectively by employing the latest techniques. This was stated by AJK’s newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rana Abdul Jabbar during his maiden media talk on June 26, 2024.
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Islamabad
D. Rawalpindi
Correct Answer: C. Islamabad
Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) is set to host the 31st Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship from June 25 to 29, here at the Mushaf Squash Complex. The championship will feature 12 countries, including Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, with a total of 107 men players, 84 women players, 36 officials, and 44 parents participating.
A. Punjab
B. Balochistan
C. KP
D. Sindh
Correct Answer: A. Punjab
The Punjab cabinet on 25 June 2024 approved the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’, Kisan Card and Sikh Marriage Act. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over the provincial cabinet meeting. The ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme will be launched on Aug 14. It approved Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Registrar Rules 2024, and Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Rules 2024. Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora briefed the cabinet that Punjab had become the world’s first province to implement the Sikh Marriage Act.
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. KP
D. Federal
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
Punjab Cabinet has accorded approval to the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program’, which will be launched on August 14. Chairing a meeting of the Provincial Cabinet in Lahore today, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said government housing allocations will not be extended after retirement. The meeting approved immediate temporary appointments of doctors in remote areas and increased allowances for doctors. The Punjab Farmers Card was also approved in the meeting. The meeting approved a procedure to provide electric bikes to orphan students, with instructions from the Chief Minister to complete the process swiftly.
A. KP Assembly
B. The US House of Representatives
C. House of the Lords of the UK
D. The European Parliament (EP)
Correct Answer: B. The US House of Representatives
In a significant display of bipartisan support, the US House of Representatives has passed a resolution expressing robust support for democracy in Pakistan by an overwhelming 368-7 vote. Lawmakers supporting resolution HR 901, titled ‘Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan’, claimed that the approval highlighted the United States’ commitment to promoting democratic values globally. The resolution — passed with 85 percent of House members participating and 98pc voting in its favor — urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. It emphasized the importance of free and fair elections, calling for a thorough and independent investigation into any claims of interference or irregularities in Pakistan’s 2024 elections.
A. July 24, 2023
B. December 31, 2023
C. June 24, 2024
D. May 24, 2024
Correct Answer: C. June 24, 2024
The meeting of the National Taskforce for Polio Eradication in Islamabad marks the second time Gates has visited Pakistan, previously meeting then-PM Imran Khan in February 2022 on the premier’s “special invitation”.
A. June 20, 2024
B. June 22, 2024
C. June 20, 2023
D. None of These
Correct Answer: B. June 22, 2024
The federal government on June 22, 2024, approved a reinvigorated and re-energized national counter-terrorism campaign, Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, that symbolized the national resolve to eradicate extremism and terrorism from the country.
A. Campaign Azm-i-Istehkam
B. Battle Azm-i-Istehkam
C. Vision Azm-i-Istehkam
D. Still has same name
Correct Answer: C. Vision Azm-i-Istehkam
Operation Azm-e-Istehkam is a counter-insurgency operation launched by the government of Pakistan in June 2024. The operation was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism in a comprehensive and decisive manner.
A. Aurat March
B. Save Gaza Campaign
C. LGQBT
D. Al-Khidmat Foundation
Correct Answer: B. Save Gaza Campaign
The D Chowk Dharna was a series of protests that took place at D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by the Save Gaza Campaign. The protests were held in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with participants demanding decisive action from the Pakistani government and the international community.