Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 37
Test your knowledge of the latest Pakistan current affairs covering fuel prices, economy, trade, technology, diplomacy, transport and security developments.
1. What is the latest retail price of petrol in Pakistan after the September 19, 2026 revision?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs 389.14 per litre
The government reduced the petrol price by Rs 1.65 per litre, bringing it to Rs 389.14.
The government reduced the petrol price by Rs 1.65 per litre, bringing it to Rs 389.14.
2. What is the latest price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 424.04 per litre
The HSD price was reduced by Rs 0.88 per litre to Rs 424.04.
The HSD price was reduced by Rs 0.88 per litre to Rs 424.04.
3. What was Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation for the week ending September 17, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 10.64%
Short-term inflation measured by the SPI rose 10.64% year-on-year for the week ending September 17.
Short-term inflation measured by the SPI rose 10.64% year-on-year for the week ending September 17.
4. By how much did the SPI increase on a week-on-week basis during the week ending September 17, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 0.49%
The Sensitive Price Indicator increased by 0.49% week-on-week.
The Sensitive Price Indicator increased by 0.49% week-on-week.
5. At what level did the KSE-100 Index close on September 18, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 170,884.59
The KSE-100 Index gained 1,841.39 points and closed at 170,884.59.
The KSE-100 Index gained 1,841.39 points and closed at 170,884.59.
6. By what percentage did Pakistan's textile and clothing exports increase during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 5.55%
Textile and clothing exports increased 5.55% to $3.379 billion during July-August FY2026-27.
Textile and clothing exports increased 5.55% to $3.379 billion during July-August FY2026-27.
7. What was the value of Pakistan's textile and clothing exports during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. $3.379 billion
Textile and clothing exports reached $3.379 billion in the first two months of FY2026-27.
Textile and clothing exports reached $3.379 billion in the first two months of FY2026-27.
8. By what percentage did Pakistan's oil import bill rise during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 8.35%
Pakistan's oil import bill increased 8.35% to $2.750 billion during July-August FY2026-27.
Pakistan's oil import bill increased 8.35% to $2.750 billion during July-August FY2026-27.
9. By what percentage did LNG imports decline during the first two months of FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 28.31%
LNG imports declined 28.31% year-on-year during the first two months of FY2026-27.
LNG imports declined 28.31% year-on-year during the first two months of FY2026-27.
10. What was the amount of profits and dividends repatriated from Pakistan during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: B. $557.6 million
Profit and dividend repatriation fell to $557.6 million during July-August FY2026-27.
Profit and dividend repatriation fell to $557.6 million during July-August FY2026-27.
11. Which country received the highest amount of profit outflow from Pakistan during the first two months of FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. China
China received the highest profit outflow, amounting to $161.2 million during the period.
China received the highest profit outflow, amounting to $161.2 million during the period.
12. How much did Pakistan's total foreign exchange reserves reach after the latest Eurobond proceeds?
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Correct Answer: C. $26.8 billion
Total foreign exchange reserves rose to $26.8 billion following receipt of $3 billion in Eurobond proceeds.
Total foreign exchange reserves rose to $26.8 billion following receipt of $3 billion in Eurobond proceeds.
13. What was the latest Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) score of Karachi Port?
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Correct Answer: D. 343.02
Karachi Port's PLSCI increased to 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026.
Karachi Port's PLSCI increased to 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026.
14. What was Pakistan's overall improvement in the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index ranking?
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Correct Answer: C. From 35th to 34th
Pakistan's overall Liner Shipping Connectivity Index ranking improved from 35th to 34th.
Pakistan's overall Liner Shipping Connectivity Index ranking improved from 35th to 34th.
15. How many additional electric buses are planned for the Quetta Green Bus Service?
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Correct Answer: C. 17
Seventeen additional electric buses will be added to expand the Quetta Green Bus Service.
Seventeen additional electric buses will be added to expand the Quetta Green Bus Service.
16. How many Green Buses were already operating in Quetta before the planned addition of 17 more?
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Correct Answer: B. 25
Officials said 25 Green Buses were already operating in Quetta, including four reserved for women.
Officials said 25 Green Buses were already operating in Quetta, including four reserved for women.
17. What guidance was issued to Pakistani government employees regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools?
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Correct Answer: B. Use only AI tools authorised by their departments
New cybersecurity guidance advised government employees and public-sector organisations to use only authorised AI tools.
New cybersecurity guidance advised government employees and public-sector organisations to use only authorised AI tools.
18. What information were government employees advised to remove before entering prompts into AI tools?
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Correct Answer: B. Names and sensitive information
The cybersecurity guidance advised users to remove names and sensitive information from prompts or uploaded files.
The cybersecurity guidance advised users to remove names and sensitive information from prompts or uploaded files.
19. Which international issue did Pakistan urge Yemen's Houthis to address by halting provocative acts in the Red Sea?
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Correct Answer: A. Maritime attacks and regional tensions
Pakistan called for an end to provocative Houthi actions in the Red Sea while reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan called for an end to provocative Houthi actions in the Red Sea while reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
20. How many terrorists were reported neutralized by security forces during the operation following the Kohat Police Lines Mosque attack?
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Correct Answer: C. Seven
Security sources reported that all seven terrorists involved in the Kohat Police Lines Mosque attack were neutralized during the subsequent operation.
Security sources reported that all seven terrorists involved in the Kohat Police Lines Mosque attack were neutralized during the subsequent operation.
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