Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 15

Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – August 22, 2026 – Edition 03

1. How many Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were received for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO)?

A. 7

B. 9

C. 11

D. 13

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Correct Answer: C. 11

2. Which of the following groups were among the investors showing interest in GEPCO's privatisation?

A. Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani companies

B. Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies

C. American, British and French companies

D. Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai companies

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Correct Answer: A. Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani companies

3. Which institution reported receiving the Expressions of Interest for GEPCO's privatisation?

A. State Bank of Pakistan

B. Privatisation Commission

C. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority

D. Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

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Correct Answer: B. Privatisation Commission

4. Which international institution announced a $10 million, four-year loan to expand financing for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses in Pakistan?

A. World Bank

B. Asian Development Bank

C. International Finance Corporation

D. Islamic Development Bank

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Correct Answer: C. International Finance Corporation

5. What is the duration of the latest IFC financing facility for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses?

A. Two years

B. Three years

C. Four years

D. Five years

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Correct Answer: C. Four years

6. Which Pakistani financial institution was the recipient of the latest $10 million IFC financing facility?

A. FINCA Microfinance Bank

B. Khushhali Microfinance Bank

C. NRSP Microfinance Bank

D. Mobilink Microfinance Bank

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Correct Answer: A. FINCA Microfinance Bank

7. By how many points did the Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 Index gain in the latest trading session?

A. 375 points

B. 475 points

C. 575 points

D. 675 points

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Correct Answer: C. 575 points

8. By what percentage did the KSE-100 Index rise in the latest session?

A. 0.13 percent

B. 0.33 percent

C. 0.53 percent

D. 0.73 percent

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Correct Answer: B. 0.33 percent

9. What was the latest weekly inflation reading reported for Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)?

A. 8.6 percent

B. 9.1 percent

C. 9.6 percent

D. 10.6 percent

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Correct Answer: C. 9.6 percent

10. What was the week-on-week increase in Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator in the latest reading?

A. 0.29 percent

B. 0.39 percent

C. 0.49 percent

D. 0.59 percent

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Correct Answer: C. 0.49 percent

11. Which Pakistani bank received its fifth 'Best Bank' award according to the latest banking-sector report?

A. HBL

B. Meezan Bank

C. UBL

D. Bank Alfalah

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Correct Answer: B. Meezan Bank

12. Which Pakistani bank won three awards in the latest reported banking-sector recognitions?

A. Bank of Punjab

B. National Bank of Pakistan

C. Askari Bank

D. Allied Bank

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Correct Answer: A. Bank of Punjab

13. Which Pakistani bank received an Environmental, Social and Governance award in the latest banking-sector recognitions?

A. UBL

B. HBL

C. Meezan Bank

D. MCB Bank

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Correct Answer: B. HBL

14. How many suspects were arrested by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Lahore for allegedly harassing and blackmailing women?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

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Correct Answer: C. 5

15. How many suspects were arrested during recent FIA operations in Multan Zone?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 7

D. 8

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Correct Answer: C. 7

16. Which type of criminal activity was among the cases targeted in the recent FIA Multan Zone operation?

A. Human smuggling

B. Bank robbery

C. Land grabbing

D. Vehicle theft

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Correct Answer: A. Human smuggling

17. How many modern street lights did the Karachi mayor distribute among Union Councils in the latest initiative?

A. 300

B. 400

C. 500

D. 600

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Correct Answer: C. 500

18. How many fumigation machines were distributed to town chairmen along with the street-light initiative in Karachi?

A. 25

B. 40

C. 50

D. 75

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Correct Answer: C. 50

19. What action has the Sindh government ordered against vehicles without valid documents?

A. Only warning notices

B. Seizure of unfit vehicles and action against repeat offenders

C. Reduction in route permit fees

D. Temporary suspension of traffic police operations

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Correct Answer: B. Seizure of unfit vehicles and action against repeat offenders

20. To how many sites has Pakistan proposed expanding its UNESCO World Heritage list from the existing number?

A. 30

B. 32

C. 35

D. 37

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Correct Answer: D. 37

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