Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 03

Pakistan Current Affairs 2026 – Set 03

1. Which two customs administrations signed a cooperative arrangement on mutual administrative assistance in August 2026?

A. Pakistan and China

B. Pakistan and Hong Kong

C. Pakistan and Russia

D. Pakistan and Türkiye

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Correct Answer: B. Pakistan and Hong Kong

2. Where was the virtual signing ceremony for the Pakistan-Hong Kong customs arrangement held?

A. Hong Kong Customs Headquarters

B. Ministry of Commerce Islamabad

C. Federal Board of Revenue Headquarters, Islamabad

D. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad

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Correct Answer: C. Federal Board of Revenue Headquarters, Islamabad

3. According to SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad, up to what GDP growth rate could Pakistan achieve in FY27?

A. 3.5%

B. 4.0%

C. 4.5%

D. 5.0%

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Correct Answer: C. 4.5%

4. What medium-term inflation target did the State Bank of Pakistan say its current monetary policy stance was designed to keep inflation within?

A. 3–5%

B. 4–6%

C. 5–7%

D. 6–8%

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Correct Answer: C. 5–7%

5. According to the SBP Governor, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves had strengthened to approximately what level amid record remittances?

A. $14.4 billion

B. $16.4 billion

C. $18.4 billion

D. $20.4 billion

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Correct Answer: C. $18.4 billion

6. Which political party announced sit-ins outside provincial Governor Houses and the Punjab Chief Minister's House from 16 August 2026?

A. Pakistan Peoples Party

B. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

C. Jamaat-e-Islami

D. Muttahida Qaumi Movement

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Correct Answer: C. Jamaat-e-Islami

7. Earlier in August 2026, Jamaat-e-Islami announced protests against the petroleum levy across how many districts?

A. 120

B. 150

C. 170

D. 200

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Correct Answer: C. 170

8. What petrol price did Jamaat-e-Islami demand as part of its campaign against the petroleum levy?

A. Rs200 per litre

B. Rs215 per litre

C. Rs225 per litre

D. Rs250 per litre

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Correct Answer: C. Rs225 per litre

9. Which areas of economic cooperation were Pakistan and Russia exploring in August 2026?

A. Automobiles, textiles and banking

B. Agricultural machinery, fertilisers, pesticides and livestock vaccines

C. Tourism, aviation and shipping

D. Software, telecom and pharmaceuticals

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Correct Answer: B. Agricultural machinery, fertilisers, pesticides and livestock vaccines

10. Which two Pakistan-Russia freight rail corridors were under discussion in August 2026?

A. Moscow-Lahore and Moscow-Quetta

B. Moscow-Peshawar and Moscow-Karachi

C. Moscow-Faisalabad and Moscow-Karachi

D. Moscow-Islamabad and Moscow-Gwadar

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Correct Answer: C. Moscow-Faisalabad and Moscow-Karachi

11. How many militants were reported killed in a security operation in Balochistan on 12 August 2026, according to the Pakistani military?

A. Eight

B. Ten

C. Twelve

D. Eighteen

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Correct Answer: B. Ten

12. How many militants were killed when an explosives-laden vehicle detonated prematurely in Surab district, Balochistan?

A. Six

B. Eight

C. Ten

D. Twelve

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Correct Answer: B. Eight

13. How many Pakistani soldiers were reported wounded during the Balochistan security operation in August 2026?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

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Correct Answer: B. Two

14. What is the elevation of Broad Peak, where a deadly avalanche struck an international climbing expedition in July 2026?

A. 7,611 metres

B. 7,861 metres

C. 8,051 metres

D. 8,611 metres

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Correct Answer: C. 8,051 metres

15. How many climbers in total were confirmed dead following the Broad Peak avalanche?

A. Eight

B. Nine

C. Ten

D. Eleven

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Correct Answer: C. Ten

16. Which Pakistani climber's body was recovered after he had been missing following the Broad Peak avalanche?

A. Sirbaz Ali Khan

B. Sohail Sakhi

C. Sajid Sadpara

D. Muhammad Ali Sadpara

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Correct Answer: B. Sohail Sakhi

17. Which federal authority was directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to mobilise all available resources for flood relief in August 2026?

A. National Highway Authority

B. National Disaster Management Authority

C. Federal Board of Revenue

D. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority

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Correct Answer: B. National Disaster Management Authority

18. Which technology did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praise at the National Emergencies Operation Centre during the August 2026 flood response?

A. Blockchain technology

B. Quantum computing

C. Artificial intelligence

D. Satellite television

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Correct Answer: C. Artificial intelligence

19. By what percentage did Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator-based inflation increase for the week ended 13 August 2026?

A. 0.05%

B. 0.10%

C. 0.15%

D. 0.25%

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Correct Answer: C. 0.15%

20. Which Chinese diplomat met Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar during his diplomatic engagements on 14 August 2026?

A. Jiang Zaidong

B. Chen Wen

C. Wang Yi

D. Zhao Lijian

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Correct Answer: A. Jiang Zaidong

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