Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 34
Test your knowledge of the latest major developments in Pakistan, with emphasis on September 11, 2026, covering economy, technology, governance, security, health, trade and regional affairs.
1. How much did Pakistan's State Bank-held foreign exchange reserves increase to as of September 4, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. $18.33 billion
SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increased by about $1.21 billion to $18.33 billion during the week ended September 4, 2026.
SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increased by about $1.21 billion to $18.33 billion during the week ended September 4, 2026.
2. What were Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves as of September 4, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. $23.72 billion
Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at approximately $23.72 billion as of September 4, 2026.
Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at approximately $23.72 billion as of September 4, 2026.
3. By how many points did the KSE-100 Index fall on September 10, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 3,078 points
The KSE-100 Index plunged 3,078 points, or about 1.79%, amid rising oil prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
The KSE-100 Index plunged 3,078 points, or about 1.79%, amid rising oil prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
4. At what level did the KSE-100 Index close after its September 10, 2026 decline?
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Correct Answer: B. 168,865 points
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 168,865 points after heavy selling pressure.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 168,865 points after heavy selling pressure.
5. What is the projected cumulative foreign-exchange saving under Pakistan's new Automotive Industry Development Policy 2026-31?
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Correct Answer: C. $17.7 billion
The Automotive Industry Development Policy 2026-31 projects $17.7 billion in cumulative foreign-exchange savings through greater localisation.
The Automotive Industry Development Policy 2026-31 projects $17.7 billion in cumulative foreign-exchange savings through greater localisation.
6. What vehicle-export target does Pakistan's new auto policy set for passenger-car manufacturers by FY2030-31?
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Correct Answer: D. 12% of production value
Passenger-car original equipment manufacturers will be required to raise exports to 12% of production value by FY2030-31.
Passenger-car original equipment manufacturers will be required to raise exports to 12% of production value by FY2030-31.
7. What share of electric vehicles does Pakistan's new auto policy target by 2030?
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Correct Answer: C. 30%
The policy targets electric vehicles reaching a 30% share of the automotive market by 2030.
The policy targets electric vehicles reaching a 30% share of the automotive market by 2030.
8. By how much was the regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 reduced?
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Correct Answer: C. 20%
The regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 was reduced by 20%, from Rs22,000 to Rs17,600 per handset.
The regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 was reduced by 20%, from Rs22,000 to Rs17,600 per handset.
9. What is the new regulatory duty on imported smartphones priced above $500?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs17,600
The revised regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 is Rs17,600 per handset, down from Rs22,000.
The revised regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 is Rs17,600 per handset, down from Rs22,000.
10. What is the new Additional Customs Duty on the listed imported smartphone and cellular-phone categories?
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Correct Answer: B. 4%
Additional Customs Duty was reduced from 6% to 4% for the listed smartphone and cellular-phone categories.
Additional Customs Duty was reduced from 6% to 4% for the listed smartphone and cellular-phone categories.
11. Which international organisation agreed with Pakistan to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technology?
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Correct Answer: B. Gates Foundation
Pakistan and the Gates Foundation agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital economy, data systems, health technology and financial inclusion.
Pakistan and the Gates Foundation agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital economy, data systems, health technology and financial inclusion.
12. How many active merchants were using digital payments under Pakistan's Cashless Pakistan initiative?
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Correct Answer: C. 2.03 million
Active merchants using digital payments increased from 0.5 million to 2.03 million under the Cashless Pakistan initiative.
Active merchants using digital payments increased from 0.5 million to 2.03 million under the Cashless Pakistan initiative.
13. How much did the government provide in subsidy for Raast QR adoption under the Cashless Pakistan initiative?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs3.5 billion
A government subsidy of Rs3.5 billion on Raast QR helped accelerate digital-payment adoption among merchants.
A government subsidy of Rs3.5 billion on Raast QR helped accelerate digital-payment adoption among merchants.
14. How many free SIMs have been issued to women beneficiaries under the BISP Digital Wallet initiative?
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Correct Answer: C. 9.7 million
BISP reported that up to 9.7 million free SIMs had been issued to women beneficiaries under the Digital Wallet initiative.
BISP reported that up to 9.7 million free SIMs had been issued to women beneficiaries under the Digital Wallet initiative.
15. What is the size of the additional lending that PMIC and British International Investment aim to unlock?
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Correct Answer: C. $30 million
Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company and British International Investment partnered to unlock up to $30 million in additional lending.
Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company and British International Investment partnered to unlock up to $30 million in additional lending.
16. How large is the risk-sharing facility provided by British International Investment to support the additional lending?
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Correct Answer: B. $15 million
British International Investment is providing a $15 million risk-sharing facility to support the lending expansion.
British International Investment is providing a $15 million risk-sharing facility to support the lending expansion.
17. Which two institutions signed an MoU to strengthen digital services of Pakistan's Supreme Court?
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Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court and NADRA
The Supreme Court and NADRA signed an MoU covering hosting, backend infrastructure, technical support and maintenance for the Court's website and mobile application.
The Supreme Court and NADRA signed an MoU covering hosting, backend infrastructure, technical support and maintenance for the Court's website and mobile application.
18. Which constitutional provision did the Supreme Court recently identify as guaranteeing the right to a fair trial?
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Correct Answer: B. Article 10A
The Supreme Court held that a fair trial is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 10A of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court held that a fair trial is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 10A of the Constitution.
19. What amount of additional lending will the South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa programme supported by the Gates Foundation target through cash transfers, nutrition and livelihoods interventions?
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Correct Answer: A. It will reach around 170,000 women and 450,000 children
The Gates Foundation-supported South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa programme combines cash transfers, nutrition support, livelihoods training and access to citizen facilitation centres and is expected to reach around 170,000 women and 450,000 children.
The Gates Foundation-supported South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa programme combines cash transfers, nutrition support, livelihoods training and access to citizen facilitation centres and is expected to reach around 170,000 women and 450,000 children.
20. What amount has the government allocated for the proposed national diabetes screening project?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs6.8 billion
The government plans a Rs6.8 billion diabetes screening and prevention project covering the federal and federating areas.
The government plans a Rs6.8 billion diabetes screening and prevention project covering the federal and federating areas.
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