Pakistan Studies

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad was designed by the Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, making 'Turkish' the correct answer.

The North-South gas pipeline in Pakistan is designed to transport LNG from Gwadar, where the LNG terminal is located, to Sukkur, connecting the southern port to northern regions. Therefore, option D is correct.

The Karachi Green Line Bus Rapid Transit project has an estimated cost allocation of approximately Rs. 42.7 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme for 2025-26. This includes Rs. 29.19 billion for development and Rs. 13.5 billion for operational costs. The figure in the original question (Rs. 15,085 billion) is incorrect and likely a typographical error. The correct approximate cost is Rs. 42.7 billion, making option D (Rs. 18,085 billion) the closest and most reasonable choice among the given options, but since none match exactly, the question options should be corrected to reflect the accurate figure of Rs. 42.7 billion. Given the options, the closest is option D, but the question should be updated to reflect the correct cost figure.

In Pakistan, the Chairman of the Senate serves as the Acting Prime Minister in the absence of the Prime Minister, as per constitutional provisions. The Speaker of the National Assembly does not assume this role.

Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched by Pakistan on 15 June 2014 in North Waziristan. This operation was a major military offensive against militant groups including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and foreign fighters. The launch date is well documented and confirmed by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and detailed analyses of the operation. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 15 June 2014.

Iran has planned to set up an oil refinery in Gwadar, Pakistan, as part of regional energy cooperation and development projects. Gwadar's strategic location as a port city makes it a suitable site for such infrastructure.

According to scientific studies and glacier inventories, glaciers cover about 13% of the mountainous region in Pakistan, particularly within the upper Indus basin. This corresponds to approximately 13,680 km² of glaciated area. The other options (17%, 20%, 21%) are higher than the commonly accepted figure. Therefore, option C (13%) is the most accurate answer based on current research.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned on the Indus River, which is a major river flowing through Pakistan. This is a well-known fact in geography and current affairs related to Pakistan's infrastructure projects.

According to the Pakistan-Qatar LNG deal, Pakistan is set to receive 3.25 million tons of LNG annually. This figure is widely reported in official statements and news sources covering the agreement.

Sindh Madrasah-tul-Islam, Karachi was founded by Aga Hassan Ali Effendi in 1885 to promote education and enlightenment in Sindh. This is a well-documented historical fact.