Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 36
Test your knowledge of the latest Pakistan current affairs covering the economy, fuel relief, trade, education, technology, security and foreign affairs.
1. By what percentage did Pakistan's current account deficit fall in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 70%
Pakistan's current account deficit fell by 70% in August 2026 to $98 million.
Pakistan's current account deficit fell by 70% in August 2026 to $98 million.
2. By what percentage did the registration of new companies in Pakistan increase during the first two months of FY 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 45%
New company registrations increased by 45%, taking the total number of registered companies to about 312,000.
New company registrations increased by 45%, taking the total number of registered companies to about 312,000.
3. What was the growth in Pakistan's services exports during the first two months of FY 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 29%
Pakistan's services exports increased by 29% during the first two months of the current fiscal year.
Pakistan's services exports increased by 29% during the first two months of the current fiscal year.
4. By what percentage did Pakistan's IT exports increase during the first two months of FY 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: B. 17%
IT exports increased by 17% during the first two months of FY 2026-27.
IT exports increased by 17% during the first two months of FY 2026-27.
5. By what percentage did Pakistani freelancers' earnings increase during the first two months of FY 2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 42%
Freelancers' earnings increased by 42% during the first two months of the fiscal year.
Freelancers' earnings increased by 42% during the first two months of the fiscal year.
6. What was the value of Pakistan's latest international bond issuance highlighted by the Finance Minister?
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Correct Answer: C. $3 billion
Pakistan returned to international capital markets with a $3 billion international bond issuance after a four-year gap.
Pakistan returned to international capital markets with a $3 billion international bond issuance after a four-year gap.
7. What new framework is the Finance Ministry developing to mobilise institutional capital into businesses and projects?
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Correct Answer: B. National Private Equity Framework
The government is developing a National Private Equity Framework to strengthen private equity and venture capital investment.
The government is developing a National Private Equity Framework to strengthen private equity and venture capital investment.
8. What is the approximate annual bilateral trade volume between Pakistan and the United Kingdom mentioned by the Finance Minister?
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Correct Answer: C. $2.5 billion
Pakistan and the UK currently have bilateral trade of about $2.5 billion annually.
Pakistan and the UK currently have bilateral trade of about $2.5 billion annually.
9. How much discount per litre is provided under Pakistan's Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 100
Eligible beneficiaries receive a fuel subsidy equivalent to Rs 100 per litre under the scheme.
Eligible beneficiaries receive a fuel subsidy equivalent to Rs 100 per litre under the scheme.
10. Approximately how many people are currently benefiting from the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme?
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Correct Answer: C. 24 million
The government said approximately 24 million people are benefiting from the fuel relief scheme.
The government said approximately 24 million people are benefiting from the fuel relief scheme.
11. Which older vehicles were added to the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme on September 18, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Vehicles registered after January 1, 2006
Twenty-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws registered after January 1, 2006 were made eligible.
Twenty-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws registered after January 1, 2006 were made eligible.
12. What monthly amount has the government allocated for the Fuel Relief Scheme?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 25 billion
The government has allocated Rs 25 billion per month for the fuel relief scheme, with Rs 25 billion already released for the first month.
The government has allocated Rs 25 billion per month for the fuel relief scheme, with Rs 25 billion already released for the first month.
13. Under the latest federal austerity measures, at what time are markets and shopping areas required to close?
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Correct Answer: C. 9:00 pm
The federal government's renewed fuel-conservation measures require markets and shopping areas to close by 9:00 pm.
The federal government's renewed fuel-conservation measures require markets and shopping areas to close by 9:00 pm.
14. By what percentage was fuel allocation for official government vehicles reduced under the latest austerity measures?
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Correct Answer: C. 50%
Fuel allocation for official vehicles was reduced by 50% as part of the fuel-conservation measures.
Fuel allocation for official vehicles was reduced by 50% as part of the fuel-conservation measures.
15. How many applications had been received for faculty positions at Daanish University as of September 17, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 185
The meeting on Daanish University was informed that 185 applications had been received for various faculty positions.
The meeting on Daanish University was informed that 185 applications had been received for various faculty positions.
16. How long will successful students of Daanish University's Virtual School receive classes free of charge?
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Correct Answer: C. Five months
Students selected through the talent hunt for the Virtual School will receive five months of classes completely free of charge.
Students selected through the talent hunt for the Virtual School will receive five months of classes completely free of charge.
17. What type of systems are covered by the initial order under the POWERUS-Pakistan Army agreement?
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Correct Answer: B. Unmanned aerial systems
POWERUS said the initial order falls within the category of unmanned aerial systems, although its value and specifications were not disclosed.
POWERUS said the initial order falls within the category of unmanned aerial systems, although its value and specifications were not disclosed.
18. What is the main purpose of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission?
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Correct Answer: B. Border management and joint surveys
The commission provides a framework for border management, joint surveys, trade facilitation, connectivity and handling border-related issues.
The commission provides a framework for border management, joint surveys, trade facilitation, connectivity and handling border-related issues.
19. Who represented Pakistan at the UN Security Council discussion on the Iran nuclear issue?
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Correct Answer: C. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, stated that the Iran nuclear issue should be addressed through diplomacy and dialogue.
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, stated that the Iran nuclear issue should be addressed through diplomacy and dialogue.
20. How many soldiers were martyred in the roadside IED attack in Hangu on September 17, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Six
Six soldiers were martyred when a roadside bomb targeted a security forces convoy in Hangu; subsequent operations in Hangu and North Waziristan killed ten militants.
Six soldiers were martyred when a roadside bomb targeted a security forces convoy in Hangu; subsequent operations in Hangu and North Waziristan killed ten militants.
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