Correct Answer) A: Peshawar High Court

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September 10, 2024
In a significant development, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the increase in the number of judges for the Peshawar High Court (PHC), raising the total from 20 to 30. The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification confirming the increase, which includes the Chief Justice. The decision was made under Article 192 of the Constitution.

Correct Answer) D: Punjab

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September 5, 2024
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the country’s first and largest ‘Primary School Nutrition Program’ in D.G. Khan on Friday.
Pilot project of the program has been started in three districts of South Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh. More than 0.4 million malnourished students will be given nutritious milk packs. Students of 3,527 primary schools in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh districts will get 175 ml milk pack every day.

The CM reached Government Primary School MC-I in Dera Ghazi Khan to inaugurate the country’s first and largest school nutrition program in Punjab. She visited every classroom, went to the seats of students and gave them boxes of milk.
Source: BUSINESS RECORDER
Link: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40321098

Correct Answer) B: Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)

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Following the approval of President Asif Ali Zardari on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Establishment Division has issued a notification in this context.

The FPSC chairman post has been vacant since August 2023, delaying the Central Selection Board’s meetings.
Lt. General Satti is currently heading the II Corps. It is a field corps of the Pakistan Army headquartered in Multan Cantonment, Punjab in Pakistan.
It is one of the ten field corps formations of the Pakistani military which has seen deployments against the Indian Army in 1971 towards east and the Afghan war to enforce national defenses in west of Pakistan.
Source: ARY NEWS
Link: https://arynews.tv/lieutenant-general-akhtar-nawaz-satti-appointed-fpsc-chairman/

Correct Answer) D: Moazzam Jah Ansari

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Moazzam Jah Ansari (Urdu: معظم جاہ انصاری) is a grade 22 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan who is currently serving as the Inspector General of Balochistan Police since August 2024. He has previously served as the Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police along with holding posts such as the Commandant of the Frontier Constabulary (CFC/IGFC) and Inspector General of Balochistan Police, Pakistan.
Source: WIKIPEDIA
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moazzam_Jah_Ansari

Correct Answer) A: Rizwan Saeed Sheikh

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Rizwan Saeed Sheikh is a Pakistani diplomat who is current Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, in office since 22 August 2024.
Sheikh previously worked with the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and served as the spokesperson for the OIC secretary-general. In June 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of Sheikh as Pakistan's new ambassador to the United States.
Source: WIKIPEDIA
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizwan_Saeed_Sheikh

Correct Answer) C: Asad Majeed Khan

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August 21, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Former foreign secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan has assumed office of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) secretary general at its headquarters in Tehran. He will continue in the office for the next three years.

He is the 14th secretary general of the 10-member organisation. He has replaced Khusrav Noziri of Tajikistan, who has relinquished the office. Pakistan, Türkiye and Iran are founding members of the ECO while Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan joined it subsequently.

Earlier, Majeed had a farewell meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar who expressed confidence in his talent and capabilities and asked him follow the ECO vision of 2025 zealously.
Source: THE NEWS
Link: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1222483-asad-majeed-assumes-office-of-eco-secretary

Correct Answer) D: five

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“The addition of five new tehsils has brought the total number of tehsils in Lahore to ten. The Chief Minister of Punjab had previously approved the creation of these new tehsils, and following the approval, the Board of Revenue issued the notification,” the spokesperson said in a press release.

She said five assistant commissioners have also been appointed to oversee the new tehsils under the deputy commissioner and commissioner of Lahore.

“The newly created tehsils include Nishtar, Wagah, Iqbal Town, Ravi and Saddar whereas the existing five tehsils are Raiwind, Model Town, Lahore Cantt, Lahore City, and Shalimar,” she added.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1855124

Correct Answer) A: Muhammad Yunus

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DHAKA, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the country's caretaker government on Thursday, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country following violent protests.
Yunus, 84, was recommended for the role by student protesters and returned to Dhaka earlier on Thursday from Paris, where he was undergoing medical treatment.
Source: REUTERS
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-nobel-laureate-muhammad-yunus-takes-charge-caretaker-government-2024-08-08/

Correct Answer) C: Aug 05, 2024

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Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule but her long rule came to a sudden end on Monday as protesters stormed her palace in Dhaka.

Her 15 consecutive years in power were marked by an economic rebirth but also by the mass arrest of political opponents and human rights sanctions against her security forces.

Protests began in July with rallies led by university students against civil service job quotas but soon escalated into deadly unrest and demands that she step down.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1850270

Correct Answer) A: Tehran (Iran)

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Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran’s capital, Tehran, according to a statement from the group that runs the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip, which blamed Israel for his killing.
Source: AL JAZEERA
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/31/hamass-political-chief-ismail-haniyeh-assassinated-in-iran-state-media

Correct Answer) D: Benjamin Vedrines

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Skardu, Pakistan:
French mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines counted every second as he made history's fastest-ever ascent of K2.
Vedrines scaled the world's second-highest mountain -- standing at 8,611 metres (28,251 feet) on the border of Pakistan and China -- in 10 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds on Sunday, July 28th.
Source: NDTV WORLD
Link: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/french-climber-benjamin-vedrines-breaks-speed-record-on-k2-summit-in-under-11-hours-6266703

Correct Answer) B: Masoud Pezeshkian

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Masoud Pezeshkian has been sworn in as Iran’s ninth president, replacing Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash in May.
Tuesday’s ceremony in parliament comes two days after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei officially endorsed Pezeshkian and gave the 69-year-old presidential powers.
Pezeshkian, who is expected to unveil his government within two weeks, had secured more than 16 million votes during Iran’s run-off election, or about 54 percent of the roughly 30 million ballots cast.
Source: AL JAZEERA
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/30/pezeshkian-sworn-in-as-irans-president-vows-to-work-to-remove-sanctions

Correct Answer) A: July 28, 2024

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Sri Lanka secured their first Women's Asia Cup title win on Sunday, beating India with a clinical run-chase in front of home fans. This was also just the second time in their nine final appearances that India failed to win the Women's Asia Cup.
The previous such instance was in 2018, when Bangladesh beat India by three wickets.
Samarawickrama was the Player of the Match in the Final, while Chamari Athapaththu was the Player of the Tournament for her 304 runs and three wickets in the event.
Source: ICC
Link: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/sri-lanka-clinch-maiden-women-s-asia-cup-title-with-comprehensive-win-over-india

Correct Answer) D: Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

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Islamabad, August 1, 2022: Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed assumed the charge of Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday. He has previously served as Chairman HEC from 2014 to 2018, Executive Director HEC from 2013 to 2014 and as Member (Operations and Planning) HEC from 2005 to 2011.
Source: Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Link: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/news/news/Pages/Chairman-HEC.aspx

Correct Answer) C: Hilal-e-Imtiaz

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President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award of the country, on Olympian Arshad Nadeem for winning the country's first gold medal in 40 years in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.
He won Pakistan’s first athletic gold medal with an Olympic record-breaking feat in the men's javelin throw competition.
Source: THE NEWS
Link: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1225062-arshad-nadeem-honoured-with-hilal-e-imtiaz-second-highest-civilian-award

Correct Answer) A: Digital Media

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Mr Haroon, who will also be designated as special assistant to prime minister (SAPM), previously served in different positions during the caretaker set-up, the PDM government led by Shehbaz Sharif, and in international and local media houses, including as chairman of the press and electronic media committee of the FPCCI and membership of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association.
He serves on the advisory committees of several educational institutions, and his leadership has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1851010

Correct Answer) B: Aug 8, 2024

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Pakistan sent a contingent of 7 athletes to participate at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan by becoming the first ever Pakistani to win an individual Olympic gold medal with an Olympic record throw of 92.97m. Arshad also threw another 90m+ throw, with his last throw being 91.79m, which was also longer than the Olympic record of 90.57m set in Beijing 2008. Arshad's gold medal was the first gold medal won by Pakistan since 1984, the first Olympic medal won since 1992, and his throw of 92.97m was also the 6th longest throw in history.
Source: WIKIPEDIA
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_at_the_Olympics

Correct Answer) B: Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial

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A Grade 21 officer, Langrial was previously serving as Secretary of the Power Division. Sources had earlier indicated that the government was finalising the appointment of the new FBR chairman after Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana had sought an early retirement from service after he could not reconcile with the Prime Minister's Office – a move that opened a race for his replacement from within and outside the tax machinery.
Source: THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Link: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2486293/rashid-mahmood-langrial-appointed-fbr-chairman

Correct Answer) D: August 4

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Punjab police observed Police Martyrs Day on Sunday to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Correct Answer) C: Aug 02, 2024

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The provincial government on Friday Aug 02, 2024 notified the reorganisation of the Punjab Agri­culture Commission to promote profitable and sustainable development in the agriculture sector.
Agriculture and Live­stock Minister Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has been appointed chairman of the 31-member body, alongside irrigation Minis­ter Kazim Pirzada, Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja, MPAs Rana Muhammad Saleem and Usama Khan Laghari as its members.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1849776

Correct Answer) A: Waseem Khatri

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August 01, 2024
Pakistani scrabble player Waseem Khatri achieved an impressive third-place finish at the World Cup Scrabble Championship held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

According to Tariq Pervez, Director of the Pakistan Scrabble Association (PSA), Waseem competed in the top division against several world champions, showcasing his exceptional strategy and wordplay skills.

Despite a challenging start in the four-day tournament, where he lost several games during the first two days, Waseem made a remarkable comeback. He won 10 of his last 11 games, securing the third position in a highly competitive field. Eta Karo from Nigeria claimed the championship title by winning 23 of his 31 games, while 2015 World Champion Wellington Jighere secured second place with a 20-10 record.
Source: THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE
Link: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2484745/waseem-khatri-makes-pakistan-proud-at-scrabble-world-cup-in-usa

Correct Answer) D: Fitna al-Khawarij

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In a significant move against terrorism, the Pakistani government has officially declared the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as "Fitna al-Khawarij," according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior.
This strategic decision aims to highlight the true nature and ideology of the TTP, exposing their misrepresentation of Islam.
The Ministry of Interior’s notification emphasises that the terror group has severely distorted the image of Islam under the guise of religion.

Correct Answer) A: Three

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July 29, 2024:
Talha Ashraf (Nixor College, Karachi), Huzaifa Altamash (Lahore Grammar School, Senior Boys Campus, Johar Town, Lahore) and Mohammad
Salman Tarar (The Science School, H-9/1, Islamabad) won bronze medals while Mohammad Saad Bilal (Siddeeq Public School & College, Rawalpindi) received an honourable mention for Pakistan.
The Physics team was trained at PIEAS, Islamabad by Dr Mohammad Irfan and Prof Dr Amanur Rehman and was led in the competition by Prof Dr Najeebur Rehman, Comsats, Islamabad and Dr Rahmatullah (Comsats). This is the first time that all four team members trained at PIEAS got medals and certificates.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1848576

Correct Answer) B: Mr. Syed Qamar Raza

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July 26, 2024:
The Government of Pakistan has appointed prominent British-Pakistani businessman Syed Qamar Raza as the chairman of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF).
The federal cabinet approved the appointment of Raza after the cabinet considered the summary dated of July 23, submitted by overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Division.
Source: https://www.geo.tv/latest/556062-british-pakistani-appointed-chairman-of-overseas-pakistanis-foundation-opf

Correct Answer) D: Major Sania Safdar

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The award, issued by the New York-based UN Department for Peace Operations, was presented to her by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart.
Created in 2016, the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award recognises the dedication and efforts of an individual military peacekeeper in promoting the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
Source: DAWN NEWS
Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1853873