Current Affairs MCQs (page 5 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 81–100.
- 81.
According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, the size of Pakistan's economy in FY26 was about:
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Answer: C. Rs126.9 trillion
GDP at current prices was estimated at Rs126.9 trillion.
- 82.
In FY26, the large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector grew by about:
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Answer: D. 6.1 percent
The Economic Survey reported LSM growth of about 6.1%, the strongest in four years.
- 83.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index is called the:
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Answer: C. KSE-100
The KSE-100 index tracks 100 leading listed companies.
- 84.
Pakistan's national electricity regulator is:
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Answer: A. NEPRA
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority regulates electricity tariffs and licences.
- 85.
Which body regulates oil and gas prices in Pakistan?
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Answer: D. OGRA
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority sets and notifies gas and fuel prices.
- 86.
Which body regulates telecommunications and conducted the 2026 5G auction?
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Answer: C. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
The PTA ran the 5G spectrum auction in March 2026.
- 87.
In which Pakistani city is the headquarters of the State Bank of Pakistan?
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Answer: A. Karachi
The SBP is headquartered in Karachi.
- 88.
The National Finance Commission (NFC) award determines the distribution of resources between:
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Answer: C. The federation and the provinces
The NFC award divides the divisible tax pool between the federal and provincial governments.
- 89.
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26, Pakistan's national poverty headcount in 2024-25 was:
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Answer: C. 28.9 percent
The Economic Survey 2025-26 reported the national poverty headcount at 28.9% for 2024-25.
- 90.
Which agency collects federal taxes in Pakistan?
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Answer: D. Federal Board of Revenue
The FBR collects income tax, sales tax, customs and federal excise.
- 91.
The Kamyab Jawan and Prime Minister's Youth Programmes mainly aim to:
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Answer: D. Provide loans, skills and laptops to young people
The PM's Youth Programme offers business loans, skills training and laptops.
- 92.
Which motorway connects Islamabad with Peshawar?
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Answer: A. M-1
The M-1 runs between Islamabad and Peshawar; the M-2 connects Islamabad and Lahore.
- 93.
The Karachi–Hyderabad motorway is designated:
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Answer: C. M-9
The M-9 connects Karachi and Hyderabad.
- 94.
Which railway project under CPEC aims to upgrade the Karachi–Peshawar line?
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Answer: D. ML-1
Main Line-1 runs about 1,700 km from Karachi to Peshawar.
- 95.
In June 2025, Pakistan's federal budget for 2025-26 increased the defence allocation to about:
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Answer: C. Rs2.55 trillion
Defence spending rose by about 20% to roughly Rs2.55 trillion after the May 2025 conflict with India.
- 96.
The terrorist attack that triggered the 2025 India–Pakistan crisis took place on 22 April 2025 at:
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Answer: A. Pahalgam
Gunmen killed tourists near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir; Pakistan denied any involvement.
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After the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, India announced that it was holding which treaty "in abeyance"?
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Answer: B. Indus Waters Treaty
India said on 23 April 2025 that it would hold the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Pakistan said any stoppage of water would be an act of war.
- 98.
India's missile strikes on Pakistan on 7 May 2025 were codenamed:
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Answer: B. Operation Sindoor
India launched strikes on several locations in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir early on 7 May 2025.
- 99.
Pakistan's retaliatory military operation against India on 10 May 2025 was named:
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Answer: A. Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos
Bunyan-um-Marsoos means "an impenetrable wall", a phrase from the Holy Quran (Surah As-Saff).
- 100.
A ceasefire between Pakistan and India was announced on:
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Answer: D. 10 May 2025
US President Trump first announced the ceasefire on 10 May 2025, and both countries confirmed it.