Q10 · UPPSC Prelims 2018 · Set B · General Studies

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Who among the following won the Pakistan's Parliamentary Elections in July 2018 and became the Prime Minister?

A Nawaz Sharif
B Imran Khan
C Bilawal Bhutto
D Reham Khan

Correct answer: (b) Imran Khan

Explanation

  1. A

    Nawaz Sharif

    (a) Nawaz Sharif. The three-time Prime Minister was disqualified in 2017 and was not the July 2018 winner. His party contested, but he is not the key.

  2. B

    Imran Khan

    (b) Imran Khan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf won the 25 July 2018 general election; Imran Khan was elected Prime Minister in August. That stored name is the official key. The National Assembly majority was assembled with allies.

  3. C

    Bilawal Bhutto

    (c) Bilawal Bhutto. He led the Pakistan Peoples Party in opposition, not into the premiership. It is not the key.

  4. D

    Reham Khan

    (d) Reham Khan. She is a journalist and former spouse, not a parliamentary winner or Prime Minister.

Summary. Official key is (b) Imran Khan. The July 2018 Pakistan election made him Prime Minister for PTI. Nawaz Sharif was already disqualified; Bilawal Bhutto remained in opposition; Reham Khan was not a candidate for that office. Neighbouring facts are 25 July polling and Arif Alvi as President later in 2018.