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The phased elections for the constitutional assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir were scheduled to continue until:
A. 1 August 2026
B. 5 August 2026
C. 10 August 2026
D. 14 August 2026
Correct Answer: C
The regional elections were reported as continuing in phases through 10 August 2026.
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Haramosh Bridge was reported to be located at which road distance marker?
A. RD 10
B. RD 25
C. RD 50
D. RD 100
Correct Answer: B
The NHA report placed Haramosh Bridge at RD 25 on the Jaglot-Skardu Road.
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Which authority restored Haramosh Bridge after heavy rainfall?
A. Pakistan Railways
B. National Highway Authority
C. Frontier Works Organisation only
D. National Disaster Management Authority
Correct Answer: B
The National Highway Authority completed the emergency restoration work.
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Haramosh Bridge is located on which road?
A. Karakoram Highway near Khunjerab
B. Jaglot-Skardu Road
C. Islamabad-Murree Expressway
D. Quetta-Chaman Highway
Correct Answer: B
Haramosh Bridge is located on the Jaglot-Skardu Road.
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Which potential benefit of GM corn was discussed by the committee?
A. Reduced agricultural productivity
B. Increased import dependence
C. Stronger food security and agricultural productivity
D. Elimination of maize exports
Correct Answer: C
The committee discussed productivity, food security, lower import dependence and competitiveness as potential benefits.
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The proposed GM-corn working group was tasked primarily with developing recommendations on:
A. Defence procurement and border security
B. Regulation, transition, biosafety and supply chains
C. Tourism and hotel licensing
D. Telecommunications spectrum auctions
Correct Answer: B
The working group was assigned to prepare consensus recommendations on regulation, transition, biosafety and supply-chain requirements.
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Who chaired the second meeting of Pakistan's Committee on Genetically Modified Corn?
A. Mustafa Kamal
B. Muhammad Aurangzeb
C. Rana Tanveer Hussain
D. Ishaq Dar
Correct Answer: B
Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting.
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Which institution was appointed financial adviser for outsourcing Islamabad International Airport?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. Islamic Development Bank
D. International Finance Corporation
Correct Answer: B
The Asian Development Bank was appointed financial adviser for the Islamabad airport outsourcing process.
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What was the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest for IESCO?
A. 7 August 2026
B. 21 August 2026
C. 7 September 2026
D. 30 October 2026
Correct Answer: C
The announced IESCO EOI deadline was 7 September 2026.
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What was the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest for GEPCO?
A. 7 August 2026
B. 21 August 2026
C. 7 September 2026
D. 21 September 2026
Correct Answer: B
The announced GEPCO EOI deadline was 21 August 2026.
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What was the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest for FESCO?
A. 7 August 2026
B. 21 August 2026
C. 7 September 2026
D. 30 September 2026
Correct Answer: A
The announced FESCO EOI deadline was 7 August 2026.
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Under the proposed DISCO restructuring, what government-owned entity would be created to carve out selected assets and liabilities?
A. Sovereign Wealth Fund
B. Special Purpose Vehicle
C. Export Processing Zone
D. Public Accounts Committee
Correct Answer: B
A government-owned Special Purpose Vehicle was proposed to hold selected assets and liabilities.
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Which set correctly lists the first batch of power distribution companies proposed for privatisation restructuring?
A. LESCO, MEPCO and PESCO
B. FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO
C. HESCO, SEPCO and QESCO
D. K-Electric, TESCO and MEPCO
Correct Answer: B
The first batch comprises Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Islamabad electric supply companies.
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What free treatment course was announced for each person diagnosed under the Hepatitis C programme?
A. One-month course worth PKR 10,000
B. Three-month course worth about PKR 34,000
C. Six-month course worth PKR 100,000
D. One-year course worth PKR 200,000
Correct Answer: B
Each diagnosed person is to receive a complete three-month course free of cost, estimated at PKR 34,000.
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Modern antiviral medicines can reportedly provide complete recovery to more than what percentage of timely treated Hepatitis C patients?
A. 55%
B. 70%
C. 85%
D. 95%
Correct Answer: D
The minister said modern antiviral treatment can achieve complete recovery in more than 95 percent of patients.
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Pakistan aims to eliminate Hepatitis C by which year?
A. 2027
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2035
Correct Answer: C
The stated national goal is to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030.
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The national Hepatitis C programme aims to screen more than how many people?
A. 64 million
B. 100 million
C. 164 million
D. 220 million
Correct Answer: C
The programme aims to screen more than 164 million people in phases.
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Approximately how many new Hepatitis C infections are reported annually in Pakistan?
A. 11,000
B. 55,000
C. 110,000
D. 500,000
Correct Answer: C
Approximately 110,000 new Hepatitis C infections were reported each year.
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More than how many people in Pakistan were reported to be living with Hepatitis C?
A. 2 million
B. 5 million
C. 10 million
D. 25 million
Correct Answer: C
The health minister stated that more than 10 million people were living with the virus.
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Which Pakistani federal minister called Hepatitis C a national emergency?
A. Rana Tanveer Hussain
B. Mustafa Kamal
C. Muhammad Aurangzeb
D. Abdul Aleem Khan
Correct Answer: B
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal declared Hepatitis C a national emergency.