Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs – Set 43
Test your knowledge with 20 latest Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs covering fuel relief, privatisation, IMF, cybersecurity, Hajj, energy, diplomacy and economic reforms.
1. Approximately how much funding is expected to be disbursed to Pakistan after the completion of the latest IMF reviews?
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Correct Answer: C. $1.2 billion
The latest IMF discussions are expected to pave the way for about $1.2 billion in disbursements under two concurrent programmes.
The latest IMF discussions are expected to pave the way for about $1.2 billion in disbursements under two concurrent programmes.
2. The IMF's latest review involves Pakistan's $7 billion programme known as:
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Correct Answer: A. Extended Fund Facility
The $7 billion programme is Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility, or EFF.
The $7 billion programme is Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility, or EFF.
3. Pakistan's second IMF programme being reviewed alongside the EFF is worth:
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Correct Answer: C. $1.4 billion
The Resilience and Sustainability Facility, or RSF, is valued at $1.4 billion.
The Resilience and Sustainability Facility, or RSF, is valued at $1.4 billion.
4. How many parties were prequalified for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO)?
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Correct Answer: C. 9
The Privatisation Commission Board approved nine interested parties for the next stage of the GEPCO transaction.
The Privatisation Commission Board approved nine interested parties for the next stage of the GEPCO transaction.
5. How many expressions of interest were received for the GEPCO privatisation process?
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Correct Answer: D. 11
The Privatisation Commission received 11 expressions of interest before prequalifying nine parties.
The Privatisation Commission received 11 expressions of interest before prequalifying nine parties.
6. The prequalified investors for GEPCO are seeking acquisition of what range of shareholding along with management control?
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Correct Answer: C. 51% to 100%
The transaction involves the acquisition of 51% to 100% shareholding together with management control.
The transaction involves the acquisition of 51% to 100% shareholding together with management control.
7. How many Turkish energy companies were among the parties prequalified for GEPCO?
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Correct Answer: B. 3
Three Turkish energy companies were among the nine prequalified parties.
Three Turkish energy companies were among the nine prequalified parties.
8. What is the next major step for the prequalified GEPCO investors?
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Correct Answer: B. Access to the Virtual Data Room for due diligence
The prequalified parties will proceed to the next stage, including access to the Virtual Data Room for detailed buy-side due diligence.
The prequalified parties will proceed to the next stage, including access to the Virtual Data Room for detailed buy-side due diligence.
9. Which organisation detected suspected phishing domains impersonating Pakistani government institutions?
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Correct Answer: B. NCERT
The National Cyber Security Emergency Response Team detected suspected phishing domains targeting citizens.
The National Cyber Security Emergency Response Team detected suspected phishing domains targeting citizens.
10. Which of the following government institutions was among those impersonated by suspected phishing domains?
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Correct Answer: A. NADRA
NCERT identified a suspected "secure login" domain impersonating NADRA, along with phishing domains using names of other public institutions.
NCERT identified a suspected "secure login" domain impersonating NADRA, along with phishing domains using names of other public institutions.
11. Which other institution was among those whose name was reportedly used by suspected phishing domains?
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Correct Answer: A. FBR
Phishing domains were also detected using names associated with the Federal Board of Revenue and other public-sector organisations.
Phishing domains were also detected using names associated with the Federal Board of Revenue and other public-sector organisations.
12. When did collection of the second installment under the Government Hajj Scheme 2027 begin?
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Correct Answer: B. October 5, 2026
The Ministry of Religious Affairs began collecting the second installment from October 5, 2026.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs began collecting the second installment from October 5, 2026.
13. What is the final date for depositing the second Hajj installment under the Government Hajj Scheme 2027?
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Correct Answer: C. October 20, 2026
Pilgrims must deposit the second installment by October 20, 2026, or their applications may be cancelled.
Pilgrims must deposit the second installment by October 20, 2026, or their applications may be cancelled.
14. What must government Hajj pilgrims upload before depositing the second installment?
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Correct Answer: B. Medical fitness certificate
Uploading a certified medical fitness certificate through the Pak Hajj App or Digital Hajj Portal is mandatory before payment.
Uploading a certified medical fitness certificate through the Pak Hajj App or Digital Hajj Portal is mandatory before payment.
15. Which digital platforms are being used for the second Hajj installment payment process?
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Correct Answer: B. Pak Hajj App and Digital Hajj Portal
The Ministry has digitised the payment process through the Pak Hajj App and Digital Hajj Portal.
The Ministry has digitised the payment process through the Pak Hajj App and Digital Hajj Portal.
16. Who was appointed as the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Alliance for Defense?
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Correct Answer: B. Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.)
Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of Pakistan was appointed as the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Alliance for Defense.
Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of Pakistan was appointed as the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Alliance for Defense.
17. What is the term of the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Alliance for Defense?
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Correct Answer: B. Three years
Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) was appointed for a three-year term.
Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) was appointed for a three-year term.
18. What was the price of petrol per litre after the October 6, 2026 revision?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 393.64
Petrol increased by Rs 0.88 per litre, reaching Rs 393.64 per litre.
Petrol increased by Rs 0.88 per litre, reaching Rs 393.64 per litre.
19. What was the price of high-speed diesel after the October 6, 2026 revision?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 397.76
High-speed diesel was reduced by Rs 1.88 per litre to Rs 397.76 per litre.
High-speed diesel was reduced by Rs 1.88 per litre to Rs 397.76 per litre.
20. According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026, what became Pakistan's largest source of electricity generation in 2025?
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Correct Answer: D. Solar power
Pakistan's estimated solar generation reached 36.3 terawatt-hours in 2025, exceeding nuclear generation of 22.5 terawatt-hours.
Pakistan's estimated solar generation reached 36.3 terawatt-hours in 2025, exceeding nuclear generation of 22.5 terawatt-hours.
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