Q. 1
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which project, launched in late 2024, is the official title of Pakistan's National Economic Transformation Plan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced this 2024-2029 homegrown growth plan.
Q. 2
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Under the 26th Amendment, the deadline for the complete elimination of Riba (interest) is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This binding deadline was incorporated into Article 38(f) of the Constitution.
Q. 3
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which financial organization approved a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan in late 2025?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 37-month program followed a staff-level agreement reached in Oct 2025.
Q. 4
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
In 2025, which company received the first license to assemble electric SUVs in Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was a milestone in the transition toward green energy transport.
Q. 5
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Pakistani port is designated as the primary regional trade hub in 2025 policy documents?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
CPEC Phase II focuses on making Gwadar fully operational for transshipment.
Q. 6
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The inaugural "Pakistan Oman Expo and Business Conference" 2024 was held in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The event aimed to boost bilateral trade and maritime connectivity.
Q. 7
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which major regional infrastructure project did Shehbaz Sharif virtually inaugurate with Li Qiang in 2024?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The project is a key pillar of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Q. 8
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
In 2025, Pakistan entered a 37-month loan program with the IMF known as the:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This program aims to stabilize the macro-economy and support reforms.
Q. 9
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
In 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan reduced its key policy interest rate to:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was a significant reduction aimed at stimulating economic activity.
Q. 10
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan became a nuclear power on May 28, 1998. In 2024, Prime Minister Sharif announced transforming this status into:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This vision links national security with economic stability.
Q. 11
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The under-construction "Dasu Dam" is located in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is a major hydroelectric project being built on the Indus River in Kohistan.
Q. 12
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
In Pakistan, which organization is responsible for the regulation of the stock exchange?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The SECP oversees the financial markets and corporate sector in Pakistan.
Q. 13
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The State Bank of Pakistan reduced the key policy interest rate to 12% in which month?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This significant cut was made on January 27, 2025.
Q. 14
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which sector received the highest allocation in Pakistan's PSDP for 2025–26?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This reflects the government's focus on national transformation projects.
Q. 15
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan's inflation rate fell back to single digits (below 10%) in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This followed a period of intense economic stabilization efforts.
Q. 16
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The IMF Executive Board approved Pakistan's $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) on:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This short-term deal was critical for preventing economic default.
Q. 17
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan's 37-month IMF Extended Fund Facility ($7 billion) was approved on:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The deal was finalized to support long-term structural reforms.
Q. 18
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In which district is Pakistan's largest oil field located?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Potohar plateau region in Attock is rich in oil resources.
Q. 19
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan Steel Mills is located in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It was established with the technical and financial aid of the USSR.
Q. 20
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
When did the Government establish the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
PIDC was created to promote industrial growth in sectors lacking private investment.
Q. 21
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
When was Sui Gas first discovered in Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This discovery in Balochistan provided a major energy source for the country.
Q. 22
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Indicate the main reason for the failure of Land Reforms in Pakistan:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This practice of "benami" transfers allowed many to bypass ceiling limits.
Q. 23
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Pakistan's policy interest rate was reduced to 12% by the State Bank of Pakistan in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This significant reduction occurred on January 27, 2025.
Q. 24
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
In March 2025, Pakistan launched a new initiative aimed at boosting which sector?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The initiative aimed to enhance digital exports and the tech workforce.
Q. 25
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan's GDP growth target for the fiscal year 2024–25 was revised close to:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This revision reflected stabilizing economic indicators during the IMF program.
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