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The Strait of Hormuz normally carries roughly what share of global oil and LNG shipments?
A. About one-twentieth
B. About one-tenth
C. About one-fifth
D. About one-half
Correct Answer: C
Reuters reported that the strait normally carries around one-fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
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Which three countries were reported to be coordinating closely as mediators between Washington and Tehran?
A. Qatar, Pakistan and Oman
B. China, Russia and India
C. Türkiye, Egypt and Iraq
D. France, Germany and Italy
Correct Answer: A
Qatar, Pakistan and Oman were reported to be coordinating on negotiations and draft proposals.
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Which country said mediators were making progress toward ending the US–Iran war?
A. Qatar
B. France
C. China
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A
Qatar stated that mediation efforts had reached progressive stages.
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Which Pakistan bowler took two wickets in the third T20I win over Sri Lanka?
A. Momina Riasat
B. Diana Baig
C. Nashra Sandhu
D. Sadia Iqbal
Correct Answer: A
Momina Riasat took two wickets in the match.
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Who scored 39 runs in Pakistan Women's third T20I victory over Sri Lanka?
A. Fatima Sana
B. Ayesha Zafar
C. Muneeba Ali
D. Sidra Amin
Correct Answer: B
Ayesha Zafar scored 39 and played a leading role in the chase.
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Pakistan Women defeated Sri Lanka Women in the third T20I by:
A. Two runs
B. Four wickets
C. Eight wickets
D. Ten wickets
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan Women completed a four-wicket consolation victory in the third T20I.
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Michael Smith previously worked with which Pakistan Super League franchises?
A. Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans
B. Peshawar Zalmi only
C. Quetta Gladiators only
D. Lahore Qalandars only
Correct Answer: A
He had coaching roles with Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans.
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Pakistan's three-match Test series against England is scheduled to begin on:
A. 11 August 2026
B. 19 August 2026
C. 1 September 2026
D. 5 October 2026
Correct Answer: B
The series is scheduled to begin in Leeds on 19 August 2026.
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Michael Smith's contract as Pakistan batting coach is for:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Four years
Correct Answer: C
The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed him on a two-year contract.
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Who was appointed batting coach of Pakistan's men's cricket team on a two-year contract?
A. Stephen Fleming
B. Michael Smith
C. Marcus Trescothick
D. Joe Root
Correct Answer: B
Former South African first-class cricketer Michael Smith was appointed across formats.
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The operational viability-gap funding rolled over for M-12 was approximately:
A. Rs 3.25 billion
B. Rs 6.944 billion
C. Rs 27.62 billion
D. Rs 42.303 billion
Correct Answer: B
The ECC approved rollover of Rs 6.944 billion in operational viability-gap funding.
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The M-12 project is being developed principally under which model?
A. Build-Operate-Transfer
B. Engineering scholarship model
C. Direct provincial grant only
D. Foreign aid without repayment
Correct Answer: A
The project is structured on a Build-Operate-Transfer public-private partnership basis.
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The ECC approved sovereign guarantees of approximately how much for the M-12 project?
A. Rs 6.944 billion
B. Rs 13.25 billion
C. Rs 27.62 billion
D. Rs 52.7 billion
Correct Answer: C
The approved sovereign guarantees amounted to Rs 27.62 billion.
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The M-12 motorway project connects Sialkot (Sambrial) with:
A. Lahore
B. Kharian
C. Gujranwala
D. Islamabad
Correct Answer: B
M-12 is the Sialkot (Sambrial)–Kharian Motorway project.
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PTVC was directed to submit a comprehensive financial sustainability plan within:
A. Two weeks
B. One month
C. Two months
D. Six months
Correct Answer: C
The ECC directed the ministry to return within two months with a sustainability plan.
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The ECC approved quarterly funding of how much for Pakistan Television Corporation?
A. Rs 1.25 billion
B. Rs 2.50 billion
C. Rs 3.25 billion
D. Rs 6.50 billion
Correct Answer: C
The ECC approved Rs 3.25 billion per quarter for PTVC's operational expenses.
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Who chaired the ECC meeting held on 4 August 2026?
A. Ahsan Iqbal
B. Muhammad Aurangzeb
C. Jam Kamal Khan
D. Ali Pervaiz Malik
Correct Answer: B
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the Economic Coordination Committee meeting.
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The Pakistan Anti-Corruption Academy is abbreviated as:
A. PACA
B. PACA-II
C. NACA
D. PAIA
Correct Answer: A
NAB stated that the Pakistan Anti-Corruption Academy, or PACA, had been fully operationalized.
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NAB announced a transition toward which new investigation model?
A. Blockchain-only courts
B. AI-based e-investigation
C. Foreign private arbitration
D. Manual paper investigation
Correct Answer: B
NAB announced an AI-based e-investigation regime using machine learning for pattern detection and case prioritization.
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Which NAB regional office recorded the highest recovery figures in the Q2 2026 report?
A. Lahore
B. Sukkur
C. Multan
D. Rawalpindi
Correct Answer: B
NAB Sukkur was identified as the regional office with the highest recovery figures.