Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 40
Test your knowledge of the latest Pakistan current affairs covering the economy, trade, digital connectivity, energy, agriculture, diplomacy and public policy.
1. What economic growth rate has the Asian Development Bank projected for Pakistan for FY2027?
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Correct Answer: B. 3.7%
The Asian Development Bank retained its FY2027 growth forecast for Pakistan at 3.7%.
The Asian Development Bank retained its FY2027 growth forecast for Pakistan at 3.7%.
2. What average inflation rate has the Asian Development Bank projected for Pakistan in FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 8.3%
The ADB expects average inflation to rise to 8.3% in FY2027 because of higher energy, logistics and agricultural input costs.
The ADB expects average inflation to rise to 8.3% in FY2027 because of higher energy, logistics and agricultural input costs.
3. What was Pakistan's economic growth rate in FY2026 according to the latest ADB assessment?
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Correct Answer: C. 3.7%
Pakistan's economy grew by 3.7% in FY2026, compared with 3.2% in FY2025.
Pakistan's economy grew by 3.7% in FY2026, compared with 3.2% in FY2025.
4. What was the value of Pakistan's food exports during July-August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. $833.023 million
Food exports reached $833.023 million during the first two months of FY2026-27.
Food exports reached $833.023 million during the first two months of FY2026-27.
5. By what percentage did Pakistan's rice exports increase during July-August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 24.68%
Rice exports increased by 24.68% during the first two months of FY2026-27.
Rice exports increased by 24.68% during the first two months of FY2026-27.
6. How much rice did Pakistan export during July-August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 654,619 metric tons
Pakistan exported approximately 654,619 metric tons of rice worth $391.741 million during the period.
Pakistan exported approximately 654,619 metric tons of rice worth $391.741 million during the period.
7. By what percentage did Pakistan's food imports increase during July-August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. 2.23%
Food imports increased by 2.23% to $1.503 billion during July-August 2026.
Food imports increased by 2.23% to $1.503 billion during July-August 2026.
8. How much foreign economic assistance did Pakistan receive during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. $1.703 billion
Foreign economic assistance inflows, excluding IMF financing, reached $1.703 billion in the first two months of FY2026-27.
Foreign economic assistance inflows, excluding IMF financing, reached $1.703 billion in the first two months of FY2026-27.
9. By what percentage did Pakistan's foreign economic assistance inflows increase during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. 24%
Foreign economic assistance inflows increased by approximately 24% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Foreign economic assistance inflows increased by approximately 24% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year.
10. Which institution provided the largest single loan inflow to Pakistan during July-August FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. United Bank Dubai
United Bank Dubai provided the largest single inflow, with a $300 million commercial loan.
United Bank Dubai provided the largest single inflow, with a $300 million commercial loan.
11. What was the approved budget of Pakistan's Universal Service Fund for FY2026-27?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 32.90 billion
The Universal Service Fund Policy Committee approved a budget of Rs32.90 billion for FY2026-27.
The Universal Service Fund Policy Committee approved a budget of Rs32.90 billion for FY2026-27.
12. What is the main objective of Pakistan's Universal Service Fund?
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Correct Answer: B. Expand digital connectivity in underserved areas
The USF aims to expand broadband and telecom connectivity in unserved and underserved parts of Pakistan.
The USF aims to expand broadband and telecom connectivity in unserved and underserved parts of Pakistan.
13. How much was allocated for new initiatives in the Universal Service Fund's FY2026-27 budget?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 6.56 billion
Rs6.56 billion was earmarked for new initiatives under the approved USF budget.
Rs6.56 billion was earmarked for new initiatives under the approved USF budget.
14. Which application is now integrated with the Pakistan Single Window for remote biometric verification?
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Correct Answer: B. PakID Mobile App
Pakistan Single Window has integrated with NADRA's PakID Mobile App, allowing eligible users to complete biometric verification remotely.
Pakistan Single Window has integrated with NADRA's PakID Mobile App, allowing eligible users to complete biometric verification remotely.
15. Which users can particularly benefit from the new remote biometric verification facility on Pakistan Single Window?
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Correct Answer: A. Overseas Pakistanis involved in trade
The facility can help overseas Pakistanis complete required PSW biometric verification without travelling to an e-Sahulat centre in Pakistan.
The facility can help overseas Pakistanis complete required PSW biometric verification without travelling to an e-Sahulat centre in Pakistan.
16. What fine did the Competition Commission of Pakistan impose on 3M Pakistan for deceptive marketing?
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Correct Answer: B. Rs 10 million
The CCP imposed a Rs10 million penalty for a false or misleading comparison involving Scotch-Brite and Max Scrub.
The CCP imposed a Rs10 million penalty for a false or misleading comparison involving Scotch-Brite and Max Scrub.
17. What project worth Rs17.2 billion was launched in Gilgit-Baltistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Climate resilience project
A Rs17.2 billion project was launched to strengthen climate resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan and support vulnerable households.
A Rs17.2 billion project was launched to strengthen climate resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan and support vulnerable households.
18. How many households are expected to benefit from the new climate resilience project in Gilgit-Baltistan?
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Correct Answer: C. 43,200
The project is expected to benefit approximately 43,200 households across Gilgit-Baltistan.
The project is expected to benefit approximately 43,200 households across Gilgit-Baltistan.
19. What support price did Pakistan Kissan Ittehad demand for wheat?
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Correct Answer: D. Rs 5,000 per 40kg
Pakistan Kissan Ittehad demanded a wheat support price of Rs5,000 per 40kg for the upcoming crop season.
Pakistan Kissan Ittehad demanded a wheat support price of Rs5,000 per 40kg for the upcoming crop season.
20. What agreement did Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign on September 22, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Agreement abolishing visa requirements for diplomatic, official and special passport holders
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic, official and special passports from visa requirements.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic, official and special passports from visa requirements.
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