Current Affairs MCQs (page 2 of 25)
Pakistan and world current affairs from 2024 to late 2026: politics and the constitution, the economy and budget, foreign relations, conflicts, international organisations, sport, science and awards. Every question is tied to a date, so answers stay correct. Last updated November 2026.
500 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 21–40.
- 21.
Under the 27th Amendment, the Chief of Army Staff also holds which new post?
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Answer: C. Chief of Defence Forces
The amendment created the post of Chief of Defence Forces, first held by Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- 22.
Which post did the 27th Amendment abolish once its holder retired in November 2025?
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Answer: C. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
The post of CJCSC was abolished after General Sahir Shamshad Mirza retired.
- 23.
Which ranks did the 27th Amendment write into the armed forces laws?
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Answer: D. Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force and Admiral of the Fleet
The three five-star ranks were added to the Army, Air Force and Navy laws.
- 24.
General Syed Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on:
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Answer: D. 20 May 2025
The federal cabinet approved the promotion after the May 2025 conflict with India.
- 25.
Asim Munir is the second person in Pakistan's history to hold the rank of Field Marshal. Who was the first?
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Answer: B. Ayub Khan
General Ayub Khan made himself Field Marshal in 1959.
- 26.
Who became Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025?
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Answer: C. Sohail Afridi
Sohail Afridi of PTI was elected on 13 October 2025 after Ali Amin Gandapur resigned.
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Who is the Chief Minister of Balochistan elected in March 2024?
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Answer: C. Mir Sarfraz Bugti
Sarfraz Bugti of the PPP was elected unopposed on 2 March 2024.
- 28.
Who was elected Chief Minister of Sindh for a third term in February 2024?
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Answer: C. Syed Murad Ali Shah
Murad Ali Shah of the PPP was re-elected on 26 February 2024.
- 29.
Who took office as Governor of Sindh in March 2026?
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Answer: C. Nehal Hashmi
PML-N's Nehal Hashmi replaced Kamran Tessori as Governor on 13 March 2026.
- 30.
Who was elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in August 2026?
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Answer: D. Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani
He was elected as the 17th AJK Prime Minister on 28 August 2026, winning 30 votes.
- 31.
Which party won the most seats in the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir general election?
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Answer: C. PML-N
PML-N won 25 of the directly contested seats and formed the government.
- 32.
Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner during the 2024 general election was:
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Answer: D. Sikandar Sultan Raja
Sikandar Sultan Raja has headed the Election Commission of Pakistan since January 2020.
- 33.
Who retired as Chief Justice of Pakistan on 25 October 2024?
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Answer: B. Justice Qazi Faez Isa
Justice Qazi Faez Isa served from September 2023 to October 2024.
- 34.
In January 2025, Parliament passed amendments to which law to deal with fake news online?
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Answer: B. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
The PECA (Amendment) Act 2025 created new offences and a social media regulatory authority.
- 35.
The military operation against terrorism approved by Pakistan's Apex Committee in June 2024 is called:
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Answer: C. Azm-e-Istehkam
Operation Azm-e-Istehkam ("resolve for stability") was approved on 22 June 2024.
- 36.
Pakistan's 2025 conflict with India is officially called by Pakistan:
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Answer: A. Marka-e-Haq
Pakistan refers to the May 2025 confrontation as Marka-e-Haq (the Battle of Truth).
- 37.
Who was Pakistan's Interior Minister and also Chairman of the PCB in 2025?
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Answer: D. Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi held both posts and also headed the Asian Cricket Council in 2025.
- 38.
Who was elected Deputy Chairman of the Senate in April 2024?
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Answer: D. Syedaal Khan Nasar
Syedaal Khan Nasar of PML-N was elected alongside Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani.
- 39.
Who is the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appointed in 2024?
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Answer: C. Faisal Karim Kundi
PPP's Faisal Karim Kundi became Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in May 2024.
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Who is the Governor of Punjab appointed in 2024?
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Answer: A. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
PPP's Saleem Haider Khan took oath as Governor of Punjab in May 2024.