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The US feedback on Iran's seven-day plan was conveyed in which city?
A. Muscat
B. Doha
C. Geneva
D. New York
Correct Answer: B
The mediators conveyed the feedback in Doha.
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Iran received US feedback on its seven-day trust-building proposal through mediators from which country?
A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. Türkiye
D. Switzerland
Correct Answer: B
Qatari mediators conveyed the US feedback to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
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Who was the Nagoya mayor who apologised for logistical problems at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. Ichiro Hirosawa
B. Yuriko Koike
C. Hirofumi Yoshimura
D. Takashi Kawamura
Correct Answer: A
Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa apologised to athletes for inconveniences at the Games.
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The rain-affected Asian Games cricket matches were being held in which Japanese city?
A. Tokyo
B. Osaka
C. Nagoya
D. Sapporo
Correct Answer: C
The cricket tournament was taking place in Nagoya.
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Why did several higher-ranked teams advance in the Asian Games men's cricket quarter-finals?
A. Opponents withdrew
B. Matches were washed out by rain
C. They won super overs
D. They received disciplinary walkovers
Correct Answer: B
Persistent rain washed out several quarter-finals; higher-ranked teams advanced under the tournament rules.
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Which teams were scheduled to meet in the other men's Asian Games cricket semi-final?
A. India and Sri Lanka
B. India and Bangladesh
C. Pakistan and Sri Lanka
D. Nepal and Malaysia
Correct Answer: A
Sri Lanka advanced to meet India in the other semi-final.
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Pakistan is scheduled to face which team in the men's Asian Games cricket semi-final after rain-affected quarter-finals?
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Correct Answer: C
Bangladesh advanced to face Pakistan in the semi-final.
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The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, highlighted in the regional security report, carries approximately what share of global trade?
A. About 3%
B. About 7%
C. About 12%
D. About 25%
Correct Answer: C
The report noted that roughly 12% of global trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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The army chiefs of Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia recently met in which city to discuss responses to regional attacks?
A. Doha
B. Riyadh
C. Islamabad
D. Ankara
Correct Answer: B
The military commanders met in Riyadh.
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The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on:
A. 7 August 2026
B. 14 August 2026
C. 23 March 2026
D. 1 September 2026
Correct Answer: A
The three countries signed the agreement on 7 August 2026.
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Which three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement referenced in reports in late September 2026?
A. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
B. Pakistan, Iran and Turkey
C. Saudi Arabia, UAE and Pakistan
D. Pakistan, Qatar and Egypt
Correct Answer: A
The agreement brings together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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Which payment channels were banks directed to keep continuously available for government duties and taxes on 30 September 2026?
A. Only bank counters
B. Internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs and other digital platforms
C. Only ATMs
D. Only mobile wallets
Correct Answer: B
SBP directed banks to ensure uninterrupted availability of online payment channels including internet banking, mobile apps and ATMs.
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The extended bank working hours on 30 September 2026 were arranged by the State Bank of Pakistan on the request of which body?
A. SECP
B. Federal Board of Revenue
C. Ministry of Commerce
D. NADRA
Correct Answer: B
The decision was taken on the request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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On 30 September 2026, commercial bank branches in Pakistan were directed to remain open until what time to facilitate tax payments?
A. 6:00 PM
B. 8:00 PM
C. 10:00 PM
D. Midnight
Correct Answer: C
SBP directed commercial bank branches to observe extended working hours until 10:00 PM.
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The Right Livelihood Award was established in 1980 by:
A. Alfred Nobel
B. Jakob von Uexkull
C. Dag Hammarskjold
D. Olof Palme
Correct Answer: B
The award was established in 1980 by Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull.
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The Right Livelihood Award received by Jalila Haider is often described as the:
A. Asian Nobel
B. Alternative Nobel
C. Global Justice Medal
D. Stockholm Peace Star
Correct Answer: B
The Right Livelihood prize is widely dubbed the 'alternative Nobel'.
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Which Pakistani human rights lawyer received the 2026 Right Livelihood Award?
A. Jalila Haider
B. Asma Shirazi
C. Hina Jilani
D. Nighat Dad
Correct Answer: A
Jalila Haider was honoured by the Sweden-based Right Livelihood Foundation in 2026.
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According to the reported US clarification, Kashmir continues to be regarded by Washington as:
A. A settled bilateral trade issue
B. A disputed territory requiring settlement between Pakistan and India
C. A UN-administered territory
D. An independent state
Correct Answer: B
The report said Washington continues to regard Kashmir as a dispute requiring resolution between Pakistan and India.
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According to diplomatic sources reported on 30 September 2026, the United States told Pakistan that its position on the Kashmir dispute had:
A. Changed in favour of India
B. Changed in favour of Pakistan
C. Remained unchanged
D. Been withdrawn
Correct Answer: C
US officials reportedly told Pakistani interlocutors there had been no change in Washington's position.
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The diagnostic study underpinning Pakistan's LCBM strategic plan was jointly conducted by which institutions?
A. ADB and AIIB
B. IMF and World Bank
C. WTO and UNDP
D. SBP and SECP only
Correct Answer: B
The plan is based on a joint IMF-World Bank diagnostic study of Pakistan's local currency bond market.