Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 42
Test your knowledge with 20 latest Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs covering economy, trade, inflation, reforms, technology, energy and business developments.
1. According to recent PBS data, Pakistan's merchandise exports in the first quarter of FY2027 stood at approximately:
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Correct Answer: C. $8.43 billion
Merchandise exports reached about $8.43 billion in July–September 2026, up from $7.59 billion in the same period of the previous year.
Merchandise exports reached about $8.43 billion in July–September 2026, up from $7.59 billion in the same period of the previous year.
2. Pakistan's merchandise exports increased by what percentage in the first quarter of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 10.84%
Pakistan's merchandise exports grew by 10.84% during the first quarter of FY2027.
Pakistan's merchandise exports grew by 10.84% during the first quarter of FY2027.
3. Pakistan's trade deficit widened to approximately how much in the first quarter of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: D. $10.79 billion
The trade deficit increased to about $10.79 billion in July–September 2026.
The trade deficit increased to about $10.79 billion in July–September 2026.
4. What was Pakistan's short-term inflation rate for the week ending October 1, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 11.53%
The Sensitive Price Indicator recorded year-on-year inflation of 11.53% for the week ending October 1, 2026.
The Sensitive Price Indicator recorded year-on-year inflation of 11.53% for the week ending October 1, 2026.
5. The Sensitive Price Indicator increased by how much on a week-on-week basis during the week ending October 1, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. 0.21%
The SPI increased by 0.21% compared with the previous week.
The SPI increased by 0.21% compared with the previous week.
6. What was Pakistan's consumer inflation rate in September 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 10.3%
Consumer inflation eased to 10.3% in September 2026 from 11.1% in August.
Consumer inflation eased to 10.3% in September 2026 from 11.1% in August.
7. What was the new retail price of petrol after the latest increase announced in October 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 392.76 per litre
Following the latest revision, petrol was set at Rs 392.76 per litre.
Following the latest revision, petrol was set at Rs 392.76 per litre.
8. What was the new price of high-speed diesel after the latest October 2026 revision?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 399.64 per litre
The latest revision placed high-speed diesel at Rs 399.64 per litre.
The latest revision placed high-speed diesel at Rs 399.64 per litre.
9. Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank recently agreed on which programme to boost exports?
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Correct Answer: B. Joint Export Accelerator Programme
Pakistan and the ADB agreed on a joint export accelerator programme to help boost Pakistan's exports.
Pakistan and the ADB agreed on a joint export accelerator programme to help boost Pakistan's exports.
10. The Pakistan-ADB agreement on the Joint Export Accelerator Programme was reached on the sidelines of which conference?
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Correct Answer: C. CAREC Ministerial Conference
The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the CAREC Ministerial Conference in Mongolia.
The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the CAREC Ministerial Conference in Mongolia.
11. What was the value of Pakistan's textile exports during the last fiscal year?
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Correct Answer: C. $17.93 billion
Pakistan's textile exports reached $17.93 billion during the last fiscal year.
Pakistan's textile exports reached $17.93 billion during the last fiscal year.
12. By what percentage did textile and apparel exports increase during the first two months of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 5.55%
Textile and apparel exports increased by 5.55% to about $3.38 billion during the first two months of FY2027.
Textile and apparel exports increased by 5.55% to about $3.38 billion during the first two months of FY2027.
13. What was the total sales volume of oil marketing companies (OMCs) in September 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 1.3 million tonnes
OMCs recorded sales of approximately 1.3 million tonnes in September 2026.
OMCs recorded sales of approximately 1.3 million tonnes in September 2026.
14. By what percentage did OMC sales increase year-on-year during the first quarter of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 6%
Total OMC sales during the first quarter of FY2027 increased by 6% year-on-year to about 4.1 million tonnes.
Total OMC sales during the first quarter of FY2027 increased by 6% year-on-year to about 4.1 million tonnes.
15. How much did domestic cement sales increase during the first quarter of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 8%
Domestic cement sales increased by 8% to 10.845 million tonnes during July–September 2026.
Domestic cement sales increased by 8% to 10.845 million tonnes during July–September 2026.
16. What was the decline in cement export dispatches during the first quarter of FY2027?
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Correct Answer: C. 11.31%
Cement export dispatches declined by 11.31% to about 2.296 million tonnes during the first quarter of FY2027.
Cement export dispatches declined by 11.31% to about 2.296 million tonnes during the first quarter of FY2027.
17. Which institution launched the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox in October 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan launched the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox to support responsible innovation in digital financial services.
The State Bank of Pakistan launched the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox to support responsible innovation in digital financial services.
18. Which of the following is one of the themes for the second cohort of the SBP Regulatory Sandbox?
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Correct Answer: A. AI in Financial Services
The second cohort includes themes such as AI in Financial Services, innovations in payments and technology-enabled inward remittances.
The second cohort includes themes such as AI in Financial Services, innovations in payments and technology-enabled inward remittances.
19. Until what date will applications be accepted for the second cohort of the SBP Regulatory Sandbox?
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Correct Answer: C. November 30, 2026
The SBP announced that applications for the second cohort would be accepted until November 30, 2026.
The SBP announced that applications for the second cohort would be accepted until November 30, 2026.
20. Pakistan has completed arrangements to export an additional how much rice to Malaysia from October to December 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 70,000 metric tons
Pakistan secured arrangements for an additional 70,000 metric tons of rice exports to Malaysia during October–December 2026.
Pakistan secured arrangements for an additional 70,000 metric tons of rice exports to Malaysia during October–December 2026.
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