1. : Who chaired the high-level review meeting on social protection initiatives in Balochistan?
(A) Senator (R) Captain Shaheen Khalid Butt
(B) Prime Minister of Pakistan
(C) Pirzada Syed Imran Ahmed Shah
(D) Chief Minister of Balochistan
2. : What organization was instructed to ensure robust monitoring of all social protection programmes?
(A) National Disaster Management Authority
(B) Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
(C) Ministry of Planning and Development
(D) Balochistan Welfare Board
3. : Which of the following initiatives is NOT mentioned as part of the ongoing programmes in Balochistan?
(A) Vocational training for women
(B) Scholarship schemes for youth
(C) Microfinance loans for farmers
(D) Protection programmes for marginalized communities
4. : According to the minister, sustainable change in Balochistan requires focusing on which groups?
(A) Government employees and businessmen
(B) Women and youth
(C) Retired military personnel
(D) Industrial workers
5. : What did the minister say about the federal government’s approach to social protection?
(A) It focuses only on emergency relief
(B) It promotes foreign-funded programs
(C) It is rooted in long-term stability and self-reliance
(D) It prioritizes infrastructure development
6. : What action did the minister announce he would take in the next phase?
(A) Launch new subsidy programs
(B) Visit universities, training centres, and welfare units
(C) Host international donors’ conference
(D) Relocate affected communities
7. : How did the minister respond to the recent cloudbursts and torrential rains?
(A) Blamed local authorities
(B) Announced international aid
(C) Expressed grief and assured government support
(D) Ordered immediate evacuations
8. : What vision did the minister reaffirm at the conclusion of the meeting?
(A) Privatization of social services
(B) Federal government’s commitment to Balochistan’s inclusive and sustainable development
(C) Replacing social programs with defense initiatives
(D) Building a new provincial capital