Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 33
Test your knowledge of the latest major developments in Pakistan, with emphasis on September 10, 2026, covering economy, governance, security, health, transport, diplomacy and public policy.
1. By what percentage did workers' remittances to Pakistan increase year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 16.5%
Workers' remittances increased by 16.5% year-on-year in August 2026, reaching $3.656 billion.
Workers' remittances increased by 16.5% year-on-year in August 2026, reaching $3.656 billion.
2. How much did Pakistan receive in workers' remittances during the first two months of FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: B. $7.3 billion
Pakistan received about $7.3 billion in workers' remittances during July-August 2026, up 14.7% from the same period a year earlier.
Pakistan received about $7.3 billion in workers' remittances during July-August 2026, up 14.7% from the same period a year earlier.
3. What remittance target has Pakistan set for fiscal year 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. $44 billion
The government has set a target of $44 billion in workers' remittances for FY2026-27.
The government has set a target of $44 billion in workers' remittances for FY2026-27.
4. Which country remained the largest source of Pakistan's remittances in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source, sending approximately $873.5 million in remittances during August 2026.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source, sending approximately $873.5 million in remittances during August 2026.
5. How much did the FBR agree to release in sales tax refunds to businesses?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs83 billion
The Federal Board of Revenue agreed to release Rs83 billion in sales tax refunds.
The Federal Board of Revenue agreed to release Rs83 billion in sales tax refunds.
6. How much did the FBR agree to release in duty rebates?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs43 billion
The FBR also agreed to release Rs43 billion in duty rebates, taking the total refunds and rebates to Rs126 billion.
The FBR also agreed to release Rs43 billion in duty rebates, taking the total refunds and rebates to Rs126 billion.
7. What new system is the State Bank of Pakistan planning to establish to scrutinise large transactions?
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Correct Answer: B. Bank transaction data access system
The State Bank of Pakistan is setting up a system to allow access to bank transaction data, with transactions of Rs100 million and above expected to face scrutiny.
The State Bank of Pakistan is setting up a system to allow access to bank transaction data, with transactions of Rs100 million and above expected to face scrutiny.
8. What transaction threshold is mentioned for scrutiny under the SBP's planned bank-data access system?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs100 million
Transactions of Rs100 million and above are expected to come under scrutiny through the planned system.
Transactions of Rs100 million and above are expected to come under scrutiny through the planned system.
9. Who has been designated as Pakistan's next Foreign Secretary?
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Correct Answer: B. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been designated as Pakistan's next Foreign Secretary and will become the country's 34th Foreign Secretary.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been designated as Pakistan's next Foreign Secretary and will become the country's 34th Foreign Secretary.
10. At which international organisation is Asim Iftikhar Ahmad currently serving before taking over as Foreign Secretary?
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Correct Answer: B. United Nations
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been serving as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been serving as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.
11. How many electric buses will Punjab launch across 91 tehsils from January 2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 1,500
The Punjab government plans to launch 1,500 electric buses across 91 tehsils from January 2027.
The Punjab government plans to launch 1,500 electric buses across 91 tehsils from January 2027.
12. How many electric buses does Punjab aim to have operational across the province by June 2027?
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Correct Answer: D. 3,000
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has set a target of having 3,000 electric buses operational across Punjab by June 2027.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has set a target of having 3,000 electric buses operational across Punjab by June 2027.
13. By what percentage has the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative increased the daily stipend of campaign-based frontline workers?
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Correct Answer: C. 28%
The daily stipend for more than 400,000 campaign-based frontline polio workers has been increased by 28%.
The daily stipend for more than 400,000 campaign-based frontline polio workers has been increased by 28%.
14. How many children are expected to be reached during Pakistan's upcoming sub-national polio campaign from September 21 to 27, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. More than 31 million
Vaccination teams are scheduled to reach more than 31 million children across 115 districts during the campaign.
Vaccination teams are scheduled to reach more than 31 million children across 115 districts during the campaign.
15. What is the main purpose of Pakistan's proposed National Occupational Safety and Health Policy?
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Correct Answer: B. Improve workplace safety and health
The proposed policy aims to establish safer and healthier workplaces across Pakistan's formal and informal economy.
The proposed policy aims to establish safer and healthier workplaces across Pakistan's formal and informal economy.
16. Which international organisation is providing technical support for Pakistan's proposed National Occupational Safety and Health Policy?
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Correct Answer: C. International Labour Organization
The International Labour Organization is providing technical support for the development of the proposed national occupational safety and health policy.
The International Labour Organization is providing technical support for the development of the proposed national occupational safety and health policy.
17. How many development projects has the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation made available online as part of its transparency initiative?
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Correct Answer: C. 733
KMC has made details of 733 development projects available online, including information about costs, budgets, expenditure, contractors and funding sources.
KMC has made details of 733 development projects available online, including information about costs, budgets, expenditure, contractors and funding sources.
18. What is the approximate combined estimated cost of the 733 KMC development projects published online?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs59 billion
The 733 development projects listed by KMC have a combined estimated cost of around Rs59 billion.
The 733 development projects listed by KMC have a combined estimated cost of around Rs59 billion.
19. How many members does the special committee formed by the Sindh Assembly to examine amendments to the local government law have?
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Correct Answer: C. 11
The Sindh Assembly constituted an 11-member special committee to examine the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The Sindh Assembly constituted an 11-member special committee to examine the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
20. How many confirmed chikungunya cases had been reported in Nowshera district by September 10, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 14
Health officials reported 14 confirmed chikungunya cases in Nowshera, describing the outbreak as local transmission and calling for stronger surveillance and vector-control measures.
Health officials reported 14 confirmed chikungunya cases in Nowshera, describing the outbreak as local transmission and calling for stronger surveillance and vector-control measures.
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