Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 35
Test your knowledge of the latest Pakistan current affairs covering the economy, energy, diplomacy, security, governance, technology and public policy.
1. What was Pakistan's current account deficit in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. $98 million
Pakistan's current account deficit narrowed to $98 million in August 2026.
Pakistan's current account deficit narrowed to $98 million in August 2026.
2. By what percentage did Pakistan's foreign direct investment increase in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 80%
Foreign direct investment rose by about 80% in August, reaching approximately $315.9 million.
Foreign direct investment rose by about 80% in August, reaching approximately $315.9 million.
3. What year-on-year growth did Pakistan's Large-Scale Manufacturing sector record in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. 3.03%
Large-Scale Manufacturing recorded 3.03% year-on-year growth in July 2026.
Large-Scale Manufacturing recorded 3.03% year-on-year growth in July 2026.
4. What was the value of Pakistan's proposed currency swap line with China that it wants to expand when renewed?
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Correct Answer: C. 30 billion yuan
Pakistan plans to seek an expansion of its existing 30 billion yuan currency swap line with China when it comes up for renewal in 2027.
Pakistan plans to seek an expansion of its existing 30 billion yuan currency swap line with China when it comes up for renewal in 2027.
5. What amount of exchange stabilisation facility has Pakistan proposed with the United States?
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Correct Answer: C. $10 billion
Pakistan is awaiting a US decision on a proposed $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility.
Pakistan is awaiting a US decision on a proposed $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility.
6. What is the new retail price of petrol in Pakistan following the latest increase announced in September 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs 391.22 per litre
Petrol was increased by Rs 6.88 per litre, taking the retail price to Rs 391.22 per litre.
Petrol was increased by Rs 6.88 per litre, taking the retail price to Rs 391.22 per litre.
7. What is the latest retail price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 421.45 per litre
HSD was increased by Rs 5.62 per litre, bringing its price to Rs 421.45 per litre.
HSD was increased by Rs 5.62 per litre, bringing its price to Rs 421.45 per litre.
8. What system is Pakistan developing to allow consumers to generate and store electricity?
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Correct Answer: B. Virtual Grid System
The government is working on regulations for a virtual grid system that would enable consumers to generate and store electricity.
The government is working on regulations for a virtual grid system that would enable consumers to generate and store electricity.
9. By which quarter of the current fiscal year are regulations for Pakistan's virtual grid system expected to be finalised?
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Correct Answer: D. Last quarter
The regulations for the virtual grid system are expected to be finalised by the last quarter of the current fiscal year.
The regulations for the virtual grid system are expected to be finalised by the last quarter of the current fiscal year.
10. What is the capacity of the Chashma-5 nuclear power plant?
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Correct Answer: D. 1,200 MW
The Chashma-5 nuclear power plant is a 1,200-megawatt reactor.
The Chashma-5 nuclear power plant is a 1,200-megawatt reactor.
11. Which international organisation signed a safeguards agreement with Pakistan for Chashma-5?
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Correct Answer: B. IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency signed the safeguards agreement with Pakistan for Chashma-5.
The International Atomic Energy Agency signed the safeguards agreement with Pakistan for Chashma-5.
12. Until which date has Pakistan extended its airspace restriction on Indian aircraft?
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Correct Answer: C. October 24, 2026
The Pakistan Airports Authority extended the restriction on Indian aircraft until October 24, 2026.
The Pakistan Airports Authority extended the restriction on Indian aircraft until October 24, 2026.
13. Which two countries activated a joint border commission in September 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Pakistan and China
Pakistan and China operationalised a joint mechanism for managing their common border.
Pakistan and China operationalised a joint mechanism for managing their common border.
14. What type of centre has China agreed to help establish in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Modern law enforcement centre
China agreed to cooperate with Pakistan in establishing a modern law enforcement centre involving technology, infrastructure and specialised training.
China agreed to cooperate with Pakistan in establishing a modern law enforcement centre involving technology, infrastructure and specialised training.
15. Who will lead Pakistan's delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly?
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Correct Answer: B. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan's delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan's delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
16. What is the name of the defence agreement that Pakistan said it remains committed to implementing with Saudi Arabia?
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Correct Answer: B. Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement
Pakistan's Foreign Office said the country remains committed to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan's Foreign Office said the country remains committed to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia.
17. How many Afghan nationals were reported to still be living in Quetta and expected to be repatriated?
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Correct Answer: C. More than 23,000
Authorities reported that more than 23,000 Afghan nationals still living in Quetta were expected to be repatriated.
Authorities reported that more than 23,000 Afghan nationals still living in Quetta were expected to be repatriated.
18. How many children under five are expected to be vaccinated during Sindh's September 21–27 polio campaign?
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Correct Answer: C. Nearly 10 million
Sindh planned to vaccinate nearly 10 million children under five during the September 21–27 campaign.
Sindh planned to vaccinate nearly 10 million children under five during the September 21–27 campaign.
19. What strategy did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif direct SMEDA to develop?
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Correct Answer: B. Comprehensive SME Support Strategy
SMEDA was directed to formulate a comprehensive strategy to provide financial and technical support to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
SMEDA was directed to formulate a comprehensive strategy to provide financial and technical support to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
20. How much surplus sugar did the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association ask the government to allow for export?
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Correct Answer: C. 1 million tonnes
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association called for permission to export at least one million tonnes of surplus sugar.
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association called for permission to export at least one million tonnes of surplus sugar.
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