Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 32
Test your knowledge of the latest major developments in Pakistan, with emphasis on September 9, 2026, covering economy, security, governance, energy, health, education and environmental affairs.
1. How much did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif say the government had recovered through enforcement measures during the past year without imposing new taxes?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs800 billion
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government had recovered Rs800 billion through enforcement measures during the past year without imposing new taxes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government had recovered Rs800 billion through enforcement measures during the past year without imposing new taxes.
2. What did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif direct the government to review regarding exporters?
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Correct Answer: B. Super tax exemption
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to review extending the super tax exemption for exporters as part of efforts to promote export-led growth.
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to review extending the super tax exemption for exporters as part of efforts to promote export-led growth.
3. How much did exchange companies sell to banks in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. $248.7 million
Exchange companies sold $248.7 million to banks in August, according to data from the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.
Exchange companies sold $248.7 million to banks in August, according to data from the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.
4. By what percentage did exchange companies' dollar sales to banks increase year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 30%
Dollar sales by exchange companies to banks increased by 30% year-on-year in August 2026.
Dollar sales by exchange companies to banks increased by 30% year-on-year in August 2026.
5. What is Pakistan's remittance target for fiscal year 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. $44 billion
Pakistan has set a target of $44 billion in remittances for FY2026-27, compared with $41.5 billion received during FY2025-26.
Pakistan has set a target of $44 billion in remittances for FY2026-27, compared with $41.5 billion received during FY2025-26.
6. What are the new prices of petrol and high-speed diesel in Pakistan from September 9, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs364.35 and Rs385.95 per litre
The government raised petrol by Rs5.58 and high-speed diesel by Rs4.18, taking their prices to Rs364.35 and Rs385.95 per litre respectively.
The government raised petrol by Rs5.58 and high-speed diesel by Rs4.18, taking their prices to Rs364.35 and Rs385.95 per litre respectively.
7. How many electric vehicles were handed over to Islamabad Police under the Capital Patrol initiative?
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Correct Answer: C. 50
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif handed over 50 electric vehicles to Islamabad Police for the Capital Patrol initiative.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif handed over 50 electric vehicles to Islamabad Police for the Capital Patrol initiative.
8. How many police personnel will make up the new Capital Patrol Force in Islamabad?
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Correct Answer: C. 200
The Capital Patrol Force will comprise 200 police personnel, including male and female officers and motorcycle-riding officers.
The Capital Patrol Force will comprise 200 police personnel, including male and female officers and motorcycle-riding officers.
9. Approximately how much fuel cost will Islamabad Police save each month through the new electric patrol vehicles?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs34 million
Officials told the prime minister that the electric vehicles would save approximately Rs34 million per month in fuel costs.
Officials told the prime minister that the electric vehicles would save approximately Rs34 million per month in fuel costs.
10. What is the estimated area to be covered by the peri-urban forestry initiative in Nowshera?
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Correct Answer: C. 10,000 kanals
The peri-urban forestry initiative in Spin Khak, Nowshera, will cover 10,000 kanals of land.
The peri-urban forestry initiative in Spin Khak, Nowshera, will cover 10,000 kanals of land.
11. How many trees are planned to be planted under the peri-urban forestry initiative in Nowshera?
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Correct Answer: C. 550,000
The forestry department plans to plant 550,000 trees at the Spin Khak peri-urban site and maintain them for four years.
The forestry department plans to plant 550,000 trees at the Spin Khak peri-urban site and maintain them for four years.
12. What minimum age has the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government set for free BRT travel under the proposed Ehsaas Buzurg Card?
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Correct Answer: B. 60 years
Senior citizens aged 60 years and above will be eligible for free travel on BRT buses under the proposed Ehsaas Buzurg Card.
Senior citizens aged 60 years and above will be eligible for free travel on BRT buses under the proposed Ehsaas Buzurg Card.
13. What is the estimated annual cost of providing free BRT travel to senior citizens in KP?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs935 million
The KP government estimates that the free BRT travel initiative for senior citizens will cost approximately Rs935 million annually.
The KP government estimates that the free BRT travel initiative for senior citizens will cost approximately Rs935 million annually.
14. How many terrorists were killed by security forces in recent intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Washuk districts?
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Correct Answer: C. 11
Security forces killed 11 terrorists during separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan's Kharan and Washuk districts.
Security forces killed 11 terrorists during separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan's Kharan and Washuk districts.
15. How much explosives were recovered during the recent security operations in Balochistan's Kharan and Washuk districts?
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Correct Answer: C. 2.9 tonnes
Security forces recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives during the intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Washuk.
Security forces recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives during the intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Washuk.
16. How many citizens' data did the suspects arrested in Lahore allegedly have access to?
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Correct Answer: C. More than 10 million
The NCCIA said two suspects arrested in Lahore had access to data of more than 10 million citizens and allegedly traded sensitive personal information.
The NCCIA said two suspects arrested in Lahore had access to data of more than 10 million citizens and allegedly traded sensitive personal information.
17. What type of facility was inaugurated for Islamabad Police to improve command, monitoring and emergency response?
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Correct Answer: B. Command, Control, Communication and Coordination Centre
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the modern command, control, communication and coordination centre of Islamabad Police.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the modern command, control, communication and coordination centre of Islamabad Police.
18. According to a new study, how many dengue cases were estimated in Pakistan in 2022?
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Correct Answer: C. 3.28 million
An Aga Khan University-led study estimated that Pakistan recorded about 3.28 million dengue cases in 2022, a dramatic increase from the estimated burden in 2012.
An Aga Khan University-led study estimated that Pakistan recorded about 3.28 million dengue cases in 2022, a dramatic increase from the estimated burden in 2012.
19. How much is Pakistan estimated to need to achieve a 90% literacy rate in Punjab by 2035?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs135 billion
Punjab is estimated to require Rs135 billion to achieve a 90% literacy rate by 2035 while addressing its large out-of-school and adult illiterate population.
Punjab is estimated to require Rs135 billion to achieve a 90% literacy rate by 2035 while addressing its large out-of-school and adult illiterate population.
20. What is the duration of Pakistan's first National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks?
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Correct Answer: C. Ten years
Pakistan's first National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks is a 10-year plan aimed at restoring shark populations, reducing illegal finning and bycatch, and protecting marine habitats through 2035.
Pakistan's first National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks is a 10-year plan aimed at restoring shark populations, reducing illegal finning and bycatch, and protecting marine habitats through 2035.
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