Current Affairs MCQs (page 4 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 61–80.
- 61.
In May 2025 the IMF approved a facility for Pakistan focused on climate resilience. It is called the:
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Answer: A. Resilience and Sustainability Facility
The RSF of about $1.4 billion supports climate-related reforms.
- 62.
Who is the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan?
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Answer: B. Jameel Ahmad
Jameel Ahmad has been SBP Governor since August 2022.
- 63.
Pakistan's 7th Population and Housing Census of 2023 counted a population of about:
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Answer: C. 241.5 million
The census recorded 241.49 million people, with an annual growth rate of 2.55%.
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The 2023 census of Pakistan was the country's first:
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Answer: B. Digital census
Enumerators used tablets, making it Pakistan's first digital census.
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According to the 2023 census, Pakistan's annual population growth rate was:
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Answer: C. 2.55 percent
The intercensal growth rate between 2017 and 2023 was 2.55%.
- 66.
In December 2025, which consortium won the bid to buy a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)?
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Answer: B. The Arif Habib consortium
The Arif Habib-led consortium won with a bid of Rs135 billion on 23 December 2025.
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For how much was a majority stake in PIA sold in December 2025?
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Answer: C. Rs135 billion
The Arif Habib consortium's winning bid was Rs135 billion for 75% of the airline.
- 68.
In March 2026, Pakistan's 5G spectrum auction raised about:
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Answer: D. $507 million
The auction held on 10 March 2026 raised about US$507 million.
- 69.
In 2025, Pakistan set up an authority to regulate virtual assets such as cryptocurrency. It is called:
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Answer: C. Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
PVARA was created in 2025 to license and regulate virtual asset service providers.
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Who was appointed CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council in 2025?
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Answer: B. Bilal bin Saqib
Bilal bin Saqib was named CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, formed in March 2025.
- 71.
In July 2025, the United States and Pakistan announced a trade deal under which the US tariff on Pakistani goods was set at:
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Answer: B. 19 percent
The deal lowered the proposed US "reciprocal" tariff on Pakistan from 29% to 19%.
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The US "reciprocal tariffs" on many countries were announced by President Trump on 2 April 2025, which he called:
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Answer: D. Liberation Day
Trump called the announcement "Liberation Day".
- 73.
According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, Pakistan's IT exports crossed about:
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Answer: D. $3.8 billion
IT exports passed $3.8 billion in the period covered by the survey.
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According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, workers' remittances in the period covered reached about:
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Answer: C. $30.3 billion
Remittances reached $30.3 billion, up about 8%.
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Which programme provides direct cash support to low-income women in Pakistan?
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Answer: A. Benazir Income Support Programme
BISP, launched in 2008, is Pakistan's main social safety net.
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) links China's Xinjiang region with which Pakistani port?
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Answer: D. Gwadar
CPEC connects Kashgar in Xinjiang with Gwadar on the Arabian Sea.
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The New Gwadar International Airport, built with Chinese funding, began operations in:
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Answer: A. January 2025
The first commercial flight landed at New Gwadar International Airport on 20 January 2025.
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The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was created in 2023 mainly to:
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Answer: D. Attract foreign investment through a single window
SIFC brings civil and military leadership together to speed up foreign investment, especially from the Gulf.
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Which programme launched by the Punjab government in 2024 provides interest-free loans to help people build homes?
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Answer: D. Apni Chhat Apna Ghar
Under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar, the Punjab government gives interest-free loans for house construction.
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Which international company is the operator of the Reko Diq mining project?
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Answer: C. Barrick Gold
Barrick Gold holds 50% and operates the project; Pakistani federal and Balochistan entities hold the rest.