Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 29
Test your knowledge of the latest major developments in Pakistan, with emphasis on September 6, 2026, covering security, economy, energy, trade, governance and public policy.
1. On which date is Pakistan observing Defence Day in 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. September 6
Pakistan observes Defence Day on September 6 to commemorate the country's defence and the sacrifices made by its armed forces.
Pakistan observes Defence Day on September 6 to commemorate the country's defence and the sacrifices made by its armed forces.
2. How many terrorists did security forces reportedly kill during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 3 and 5, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Over 20
According to ISPR, security forces killed over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 3 and 5.
According to ISPR, security forces killed over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 3 and 5.
3. In which province did security forces kill 48 militants in a series of intelligence-based operations over 72 hours?
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Correct Answer: D. Balochistan
Security forces killed 48 militants in intelligence-based operations across several districts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Sibi, Quetta and Kalat.
Security forces killed 48 militants in intelligence-based operations across several districts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Sibi, Quetta and Kalat.
4. How many pending net-metering applications did the federal government clear after verification?
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Correct Answer: C. 11,695
The government said 11,695 pending net-metering applications had been cleared, verified and found compliant with the applicable rules and regulations.
The government said 11,695 pending net-metering applications had been cleared, verified and found compliant with the applicable rules and regulations.
5. How many net-metering applications remained under verification after 11,695 cases were cleared?
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Correct Answer: B. 4,959
The verification and validation process for the remaining 4,959 applications was still underway.
The verification and validation process for the remaining 4,959 applications was still underway.
6. What was Pakistan's trade target with Kyrgyzstan agreed for the next two years?
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Correct Answer: C. $200 million
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $200 million within two years.
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $200 million within two years.
7. What was the approximate existing bilateral trade between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan before the new trade target was agreed?
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Correct Answer: B. $16 million
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said bilateral trade currently stood at around $16 million, which the two sides aim to substantially increase.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said bilateral trade currently stood at around $16 million, which the two sides aim to substantially increase.
8. How many bilateral documents were signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Kyrgyzstan?
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Correct Answer: C. 17
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, 17 bilateral documents were signed during the visit.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, 17 bilateral documents were signed during the visit.
9. How much did Pakistan raise through its latest dual-tranche Eurobond sale?
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Correct Answer: C. $3 billion
Pakistan raised $3 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond sale, described by the Finance Ministry as the country's largest single international capital-market transaction.
Pakistan raised $3 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond sale, described by the Finance Ministry as the country's largest single international capital-market transaction.
10. How much total investor demand did Pakistan's latest $3 billion Eurobond attract?
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Correct Answer: D. Nearly $6 billion
The Eurobond attracted nearly $6 billion in orders, almost twice the amount issued.
The Eurobond attracted nearly $6 billion in orders, almost twice the amount issued.
11. What was the size of the longer-term tranche in Pakistan's latest Eurobond issuance?
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Correct Answer: C. $1.25 billion
The 10-year tranche amounted to $1.25 billion, while the remaining $1.75 billion was raised through a 5.5-year bond.
The 10-year tranche amounted to $1.25 billion, while the remaining $1.75 billion was raised through a 5.5-year bond.
12. What was the revised price of petrol in Pakistan from September 5 to September 7, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs345.87 per litre
The government reduced petrol by Rs3.13 per litre, bringing the price to Rs345.87 per litre for September 5 to September 7.
The government reduced petrol by Rs3.13 per litre, bringing the price to Rs345.87 per litre for September 5 to September 7.
13. What was the revised price of high-speed diesel (HSD) in Pakistan for September 5 to September 7, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs378.05 per litre
HSD was increased by Rs3.74 per litre to Rs378.05 per litre under the latest fuel-price revision.
HSD was increased by Rs3.74 per litre to Rs378.05 per litre under the latest fuel-price revision.
14. What was the value of Pakistan's trade deficit during July-August 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. $7.1 billion
Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $7.1 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27.
Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $7.1 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27.
15. By what percentage did Pakistan's imports from Gulf countries decline in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 44.3%
Pakistan's imports from Gulf countries fell by 44.3% in July 2026, largely because of a sharp decline in energy-related purchases.
Pakistan's imports from Gulf countries fell by 44.3% in July 2026, largely because of a sharp decline in energy-related purchases.
16. By what percentage did Pakistan's exports to Gulf countries increase in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. 5.6%
Pakistan's exports to the Middle East rose by 5.6% in July 2026 to about $271.60 million.
Pakistan's exports to the Middle East rose by 5.6% in July 2026 to about $271.60 million.
17. What is the size of the Risk Pool launched to support export credit insurance for Pakistani businesses?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs3 billion
The Rs3 billion Risk Pool was launched through the Export Development Fund and Export-Import Bank of Pakistan to expand export credit insurance, particularly for SMEs.
The Rs3 billion Risk Pool was launched through the Export Development Fund and Export-Import Bank of Pakistan to expand export credit insurance, particularly for SMEs.
18. According to a new SDPI study, approximately what percentage of ever-married women aged 15–49 in Pakistan own land alone or jointly?
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Correct Answer: A. 2%
The SDPI study found that only about 2% of ever-married women aged 15–49 own land either alone or jointly, highlighting a major gender gap in land ownership.
The SDPI study found that only about 2% of ever-married women aged 15–49 own land either alone or jointly, highlighting a major gender gap in land ownership.
19. Which province recorded 1,139,354 cotton bales in the latest August 31 production report?
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Correct Answer: B. Sindh
Sindh led provincial cotton production with 1,139,354 bales as of August 31, compared with 870,062 bales during the same period last year.
Sindh led provincial cotton production with 1,139,354 bales as of August 31, compared with 870,062 bales during the same period last year.
20. What is the approximate value of Pakistan's Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project from Karachi to Peshawar?
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Correct Answer: C. $10 billion
The Karachi-Peshawar ML-1 railway upgrade is valued at about $10 billion and is considered a major national infrastructure and regional-connectivity project.
The Karachi-Peshawar ML-1 railway upgrade is valued at about $10 billion and is considered a major national infrastructure and regional-connectivity project.
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