Current Affairs MCQs — Thursday, 2 July 2026

335 questions from this date for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, PTS & other Pakistan government job exams. Click Show Answer on any question to reveal the correct option and explanation.

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  1. Q1 Pakistan

    PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi predicted that the PSL would soon become the world's number-one league, ahead of which rival league

    1. A Big Bash League
    2. B Indian Premier League (IPL)
    3. C The Hundred
    4. D Caribbean Premier League
    💡 Explanation:

    Naqvi predicted PSL would overtake the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the world's top T20 league.

  2. Q2 Pakistan

    Who is the current captain of Pakistan's Test cricket team, per the latest lineup

    1. A Babar Azam
    2. B Mohammad Rizwan
    3. C Shan Masood
    4. D Salman Agha
    💡 Explanation:

    Shan Masood currently captains Pakistan's Test cricket team.

  3. Q3 Pakistan

    Who serves as the CEO of the Pakistan Super League and advisor to the PCB Chairman

    1. A Salman Naseer
    2. B Aqib Javed
    3. C Javed Murtaza
    4. D Wasim Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Salman Naseer serves as CEO of the PSL and advisor to the PCB Chairman.

  4. Q4 Pakistan

    In 2025, Pakistan successfully hosted which major ICC tournament for the first time in nearly three decades

    1. A ICC T20 World Cup
    2. B ICC Cricket World Cup
    3. C ICC Champions Trophy
    4. D ICC World Test Championship Final
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan hosted the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, its first major ICC tournament on home soil in almost 30 years.

  5. Q5 Pakistan

    At the 84th PCB BoG meeting, match fees for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy players were raised from PKR 30,000 to how much per match

    1. A PKR 50,000
    2. B PKR 75,000
    3. C PKR 100,000
    4. D PKR 150,000
    💡 Explanation:

    Match fees for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy players were increased from PKR 30,000 to PKR 100,000 per match.

  6. Q6 Pakistan

    At the 84th PCB Board of Governors meeting in June 2026, the Board approved a budget for which upcoming PSL edition

    1. A PSL 10
    2. B PSL 11
    3. C PSL 12
    4. D PSL 13
    💡 Explanation:

    The 84th BoG meeting approved the budget for the 12th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League.

  7. Q7 Pakistan

    From which two new cities did PSL franchises debut in its expansion to eight teams

    1. A Peshawar and Multan
    2. B Sialkot and Hyderabad
    3. C Faisalabad and Sialkot
    4. D Gujranwala and Hyderabad
    💡 Explanation:

    Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad Kingsmen were added as the seventh and eighth PSL franchises.

  8. Q8 Pakistan

    Which franchise was sold for a record PKR 2.45 billion in February 2026, the most expensive franchise sale in PSL history

    1. A Sialkot Stallionz
    2. B Multan Sultans
    3. C Hyderabad Kingsmen
    4. D Quetta Gladiators
    💡 Explanation:

    The Multan Sultans franchise was purchased by Walee Technologies for PKR 2.45 billion, a record sale in PSL history.

  9. Q9 Pakistan

    As of the 2026 season, how many city-based franchise teams does the Pakistan Super League feature

    1. A Six
    2. B Seven
    3. C Eight
    4. D Ten
    💡 Explanation:

    The PSL expanded to feature eight city-based franchise teams as of the 2026 season.

  10. Q10 Pakistan

    Who was named Player of the Tournament and Best Bowler in HBL PSL 11

    1. A Shaheen Shah Afridi
    2. B Sufyan Moqim
    3. C Haris Rauf
    4. D Naseem Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufyan Moqim took 22 wickets and was named Player of the Tournament and Best Bowler in PSL 11.

  11. Q11 Pakistan

    Who was named captain of the HBL PSL 11 Team of the Tournament after finishing as the season's leading run-scorer

    1. A Mohammad Rizwan
    2. B Babar Azam
    3. C Kusal Mendis
    4. D Usman Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Babar Azam was named captain of the PSL 11 Team of the Tournament, having scored 558 runs and led Peshawar Zalmi to the title.

  12. Q12 Pakistan

    Which team was the runner-up in HBL PSL 11 (2026), making its debut in the tournament

    1. A Sialkot Stallionz
    2. B Hyderabad Kingsmen
    3. C Multan Sultans
    4. D Quetta Gladiators
    💡 Explanation:

    Hyderabad Kingsmen, a debutant franchise, finished as runners-up in HBL PSL 11.

  13. Q13 Pakistan

    Who won the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), held in 2026

    1. A Lahore Qalandars
    2. B Islamabad United
    3. C Peshawar Zalmi
    4. D Hyderabad Kingsmen
    💡 Explanation:

    Peshawar Zalmi won HBL PSL 11 in 2026, defeating debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final in Lahore.

  14. Q14 Pakistan

    Which Pakistani cricketer stepped down as white-ball captain in October 2024, paving the way for a leadership reshuffle

    1. A Mohammad Rizwan
    2. B Babar Azam
    3. C Shaheen Shah Afridi
    4. D Shan Masood
    💡 Explanation:

    Babar Azam resigned from the white-ball captaincy in October 2024, leading to Mohammad Rizwan's appointment.

  15. Q15 Pakistan

    Who is the current captain of Pakistan's T20I cricket team

    1. A Mohammad Rizwan
    2. B Salman Ali Agha
    3. C Shadab Khan
    4. D Babar Azam
    💡 Explanation:

    Salman Ali Agha currently captains Pakistan's T20I side after being appointed in 2025.

  16. Q16 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

    1. A Najam Sethi
    2. B Ramiz Raja
    3. C Mohsin Naqvi
    4. D Zaka Ashraf
    💡 Explanation:

    Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Federal Interior Minister, currently chairs the Pakistan Cricket Board.

  17. Q17 Pakistan

    How many CPEC projects worth more than US$25 billion have been completed nationally as of 2026

    1. A 25
    2. B 38
    3. C 50
    4. D 65
    💡 Explanation:

    38 CPEC projects worth more than US$25 billion have been completed, including 17 energy initiatives valued at $18 billion.

  18. Q18 Pakistan

    CPEC Phase-II is structured around how many "Corridors" of focus

    1. A Three
    2. B Four
    3. C Five
    4. D Six
    💡 Explanation:

    CPEC Phase-II is built around Five Corridors: Growth, Innovation, Green Development, Livelihood, and Regional Connectivity.

  19. Q19 Pakistan

    CPEC Phase-II was officially launched at which meeting

    1. A 12th JCC meeting
    2. B 13th JCC meeting
    3. C 14th JCC meeting
    4. D 15th JCC meeting
    💡 Explanation:

    CPEC Phase-II was officially launched at the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held in Beijing.

  20. Q20 Pakistan

    Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said CPEC 2.0's next stage would prioritize industrial development, agriculture, IT, mining and which other area

    1. A Tourism
    2. B Human resource development
    3. C Defence production
    4. D Space technology
    💡 Explanation:

    Ishaq Dar said CPEC 2.0 would prioritize industrialization, agriculture, IT, mining and human resource development.

  21. Q21 Pakistan

    What is the original estimated value of CPEC when it was first announced

    1. A US$26 billion
    2. B US$36 billion
    3. C US$46 billion
    4. D US$56 billion
    💡 Explanation:

    CPEC was originally valued at approximately US$46 billion when first announced.

  22. Q22 Pakistan

    Which militant group has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting CPEC infrastructure and Chinese nationals in Balochistan

    1. A Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
    2. B Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)
    3. C Islamic State Khorasan
    4. D Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
    💡 Explanation:

    The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has explicitly targeted CPEC and Chinese nationals, seeking their removal from Balochistan.

  23. Q23 Pakistan

    CPEC Phase Two's energy framework aims to pivot toward which types of power generation

    1. A More coal and nuclear
    2. B Solar, wind, hydropower and storage
    3. C Only nuclear power
    4. D Imported LNG exclusively
    💡 Explanation:

    CPEC Phase Two's energy framework is designed to pivot away from coal toward solar, wind, hydropower and energy storage.

  24. Q24 Pakistan

    Under Phase One of CPEC, approximately what percentage of energy investment went to coal-fired power

    1. A 25%
    2. B 50%
    3. C 75%
    4. D 90%
    💡 Explanation:

    Nearly 75% of CPEC Phase One's energy investment was allocated to coal, a share Phase Two aims to shift toward greener sources.

  25. Q25 Pakistan

    Approximately how many shipping containers did Gwadar Port process in April 2026 alone

    1. A 5,000
    2. B 8,300
    3. C 11,000
    4. D 15,000
    💡 Explanation:

    Gwadar Port processed around 11,000 shipping containers in April 2026 alone, compared to about 8,300 for all of 2025 combined.

  26. Q26 Pakistan

    Which Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer is set to begin assembling EVs in Pakistan by mid-2026

    1. A BYD
    2. B NIO
    3. C Geely
    4. D Great Wall Motors
    💡 Explanation:

    BYD is set to assemble electric vehicles in Pakistan by mid-2026, reflecting CPEC's shift beyond traditional infrastructure.

  27. Q27 Pakistan

    The number of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under CPEC 2.0 has surged to how many

    1. A 25
    2. B 32
    3. C 44
    4. D 55
    💡 Explanation:

    The number of Special Economic Zones under CPEC 2.0 has surged to 44, as reported by Pakistan's Board of Investment.

  28. Q28 Pakistan

    Which international financial institutions joined a consortium to help finance the ML-1 railway project after China stepped back from sole financing

    1. A World Bank and IMF
    2. B ADB and AIIB
    3. C IsDB and OPEC Fund
    4. D EBRD and EIB
    💡 Explanation:

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) joined Chinese lenders in a consortium to help finance ML-1.

  29. Q29 Pakistan

    In September 2025, China stepped back from solely financing which major CPEC railway project

    1. A Karakoram Highway realignment
    2. B ML-1 Railway upgrade
    3. C Gwadar-Kashgar rail link
    4. D Karachi Circular Railway
    💡 Explanation:

    China stepped back from solely financing the ML-1 railway upgrade, prompting Pakistan to seek financing from a consortium including ADB and AIIB.

  30. Q30 Pakistan

    CPEC energy projects have added approximately how much capacity to Pakistan's national power grid

    1. A 5,500 MW
    2. B 7,800 MW
    3. C 9,504 MW
    4. D 12,000 MW
    💡 Explanation:

    Completed CPEC energy projects have added approximately 9,504 megawatts to Pakistan's national power grid.

  31. Q31 Pakistan

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Corridors of CPEC Phase-II

    1. A Growth
    2. B Innovation
    3. C Regional Connectivity
    4. D Defence
    💡 Explanation:

    The Five Corridors are Growth, Innovation, Green Development, Livelihood, and Regional Connectivity — Defence is not among them.

  32. Q32 Pakistan

    CPEC Phase-II is aligned with which framework of Pakistan's government, built around 5 "E"s

    1. A Vision 2030
    2. B Uraan Pakistan
    3. C Digital Pakistan
    4. D Clean Green Pakistan
    💡 Explanation:

    CPEC Phase-II is aligned with Pakistan's Uraan Pakistan 5Es Framework, covering Exports, E-Pakistan, Energy, Environment, and Equity.

  33. Q33 Pakistan

    Who is Pakistan's Federal Planning Minister who has been leading CPEC Phase-II negotiations

    1. A Khawaja Asif
    2. B Ahsan Iqbal
    3. C Ishaq Dar
    4. D Ahad Khan Cheema
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, has led CPEC Phase-II negotiations with China.

  34. Q34 Pakistan

    Where was the 15th JCC meeting proposed to be held, marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations

    1. A Beijing
    2. B Islamabad
    3. C Gwadar
    4. D Karachi
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahsan Iqbal proposed that the 15th JCC meeting be held in Islamabad in 2026, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

  35. Q35 Pakistan

    In May 2025, China, Pakistan and which third country agreed to extend CPEC during a trilateral meeting in Beijing

    1. A Iran
    2. B Afghanistan
    3. C Tajikistan
    4. D Uzbekistan
    💡 Explanation:

    China, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to expand CPEC to Afghanistan during a trilateral meeting on 21 May 2025.

  36. Q36 Pakistan

    As of 2026, approximately how many projects were originally envisioned under CPEC

    1. A 60
    2. B 75
    3. C 90
    4. D 110
    💡 Explanation:

    Approximately 90 projects were originally envisioned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as of 2026.

  37. Q37 Pakistan

    What was Pakistan's Human Development Index (HDI) value in the 2025 UNDP report

    1. A 0.444
    2. B 0.544
    3. C 0.644
    4. D 0.744
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan's HDI value stood at 0.544 in the UNDP Human Development Report 2025.

  38. Q38 Pakistan

    In the Global Peace Index 2025, Pakistan was ranked at position

    1. A 115th out of 163
    2. B 128th out of 163
    3. C 144th out of 163
    4. D 155th out of 163
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan ranked 144th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index 2025.

  39. Q39 Pakistan

    Which country has ranked as the most peaceful nation in the Global Peace Index for many consecutive years

    1. A Switzerland
    2. B New Zealand
    3. C Iceland
    4. D Ireland
    💡 Explanation:

    Iceland has consistently ranked as the world's most peaceful country in the Global Peace Index.

  40. Q40 Pakistan

    The Global Peace Index is published by which organization

    1. A Transparency International
    2. B Institute for Economics and Peace
    3. C World Economic Forum
    4. D United Nations
    💡 Explanation:

    The Global Peace Index is produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

  41. Q41 Pakistan

    In 2025, Moody's upgraded Pakistan's sovereign credit rating from Caa2 to

    1. A B3
    2. B Caa1
    3. C B1
    4. D Ba3
    💡 Explanation:

    Moody's upgraded Pakistan's local and foreign currency issuer ratings from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook in 2025.

  42. Q42 Pakistan

    In April 2025, Fitch Ratings upgraded Pakistan's sovereign rating to

    1. A CCC+
    2. B B-
    3. C B
    4. D BB-
    💡 Explanation:

    Fitch upgraded Pakistan to B- with a stable outlook in April 2025.

  43. Q43 Pakistan

    On 24 July 2025, S&P Global upgraded Pakistan's sovereign rating to

    1. A CCC+
    2. B B-
    3. C B
    4. D BB-
    💡 Explanation:

    S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's rating to B- with a stable outlook on 24 July 2025.

  44. Q44 Pakistan

    Which three major credit rating agencies all upgraded Pakistan's sovereign rating in 2025

    1. A Moody's, Fitch, and S&P
    2. B Moody's, DBRS, and Scope
    3. C Fitch, DBRS, and S&P
    4. D S&P, Scope, and Moody's
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan received rating upgrades from all three major global agencies — Moody's, Fitch, and S&P — in 2025.

  45. Q45 Pakistan

    For the first time in how many years did Pakistan record a current account surplus in fiscal year 2025

    1. A 7 years
    2. B 10 years
    3. C 14 years
    4. D 20 years
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan recorded its first current account surplus in 14 years in fiscal year 2025.

  46. Q46 Pakistan

    Pakistan's record remittances in fiscal year 2025 amounted to approximately what percentage of GDP

    1. A 5.5%
    2. B 9.5%
    3. C 13.5%
    4. D 18.5%
    💡 Explanation:

    Record remittances of about US$39 billion were equivalent to roughly 9.5% of GDP in fiscal year 2025.

  47. Q47 Pakistan

    Approximately how much did Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rise to by July 2025, including central bank gold holdings, from a multi-year low in December 2022

    1. A US$10.5 billion
    2. B US$15.5 billion
    3. C US$20.5 billion
    4. D US$25.5 billion
    💡 Explanation:

    Reserves rose from a multi-year low of US$6.7 billion in December 2022 to about US$20.5 billion by July 2025, including gold holdings.

  48. Q48 Pakistan

    In the 2026 Global Peace Index edition, which reflects a decline for Pakistan compared to the 2025 report, Pakistan was ranked around position

    1. A 130th
    2. B 144th
    3. C 152nd
    4. D 160th
    💡 Explanation:

    The 2026 GPI shows Pakistan's rank slipping to around 152nd, reflecting deteriorating peacefulness indicators for the region.

  49. Q49 Pakistan

    The Corruption Perceptions Index is published annually by which organization

    1. A World Bank
    2. B Transparency International
    3. C IMF
    4. D UNDP
    💡 Explanation:

    The Corruption Perceptions Index is published annually by Transparency International, headquartered in Berlin.

  50. Q50 Pakistan

    Which country topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 for the eighth consecutive year

    1. A Finland
    2. B Singapore
    3. C Denmark
    4. D New Zealand
    💡 Explanation:

    Denmark topped the CPI 2025 with a score of 89, retaining the top spot for the eighth consecutive year.

  51. Q51 Pakistan

    What was Pakistan's CPI score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

    1. A 18
    2. B 28
    3. C 38
    4. D 48
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan scored 28 out of 100 in the CPI 2025, up one point from 27 in 2024.

  52. Q52 Pakistan

    In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 by Transparency International, Pakistan ranked at position

    1. A 128th out of 182
    2. B 136th out of 182
    3. C 150th out of 182
    4. D 160th out of 182
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan ranked 136th out of 182 countries in the CPI 2025, an improvement from 135th in 2024.

  53. Q53 Pakistan

    According to the UNDP 2025 report, Pakistan's life expectancy at birth is approximately

    1. A 60.6 years
    2. B 67.6 years
    3. C 72.6 years
    4. D 77.6 years
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan's life expectancy at birth stood at approximately 67.6 years per the UNDP Human Development Report 2025.

  54. Q54 Pakistan

    In the Human Development Report 2025, Pakistan's Gender Inequality Index rank was

    1. A 110th out of 172
    2. B 145th out of 172
    3. C 160th out of 172
    4. D 90th out of 172
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan ranked 145th out of 172 countries on the Gender Inequality Index in the 2025 report.

  55. Q55 Pakistan

    The Human Development Index was originally conceived by which Pakistani economist

    1. A Mahbub ul Haq
    2. B Amartya Sen
    3. C Ishrat Husain
    4. D Shahid Javed Burki
    💡 Explanation:

    The HDI was devised by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul-Haq and first published by UNDP in 1990.

  56. Q56 Pakistan

    In the UNDP Human Development Report 2025, Pakistan ranked at which position out of 193 countries

    1. A 152nd
    2. B 160th
    3. C 168th
    4. D 175th
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan ranked 168th out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report, placing it in the low human development category.

  57. Q57 World

    Who is the current Prime Minister of India

    1. A Rahul Gandhi
    2. B Narendra Modi
    3. C Manmohan Singh
    4. D Amit Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Narendra Modi currently serves as Prime Minister of India.

  58. Q58 World

    Who is the current President of Russia

    1. A Dmitry Medvedev
    2. B Vladimir Putin
    3. C Mikhail Mishustin
    4. D Boris Yeltsin
    💡 Explanation:

    Vladimir Putin currently serves as President of the Russian Federation.

  59. Q59 World

    Who is the current President of China

    1. A Li Qiang
    2. B Xi Jinping
    3. C Hu Jintao
    4. D Wang Qishan
    💡 Explanation:

    Xi Jinping currently serves as President of the People's Republic of China.

  60. Q60 World

    Who serves as the current Premier of China, the head of government

    1. A Li Qiang
    2. B Xi Jinping
    3. C Li Keqiang
    4. D Wang Yi
    💡 Explanation:

    Li Qiang currently serves as Premier of the State Council of China, the head of government.

  61. Q61 World

    Who is the current President of the United States

    1. A Joe Biden
    2. B Donald Trump
    3. C Barack Obama
    4. D Kamala Harris
    💡 Explanation:

    Donald Trump currently serves as President of the United States.

  62. Q62 World

    Who is the current Field Marshal-rank army chief of Pakistan involved in mediating regional tensions with Iran in 2026

    1. A Qamar Javed Bajwa
    2. B Asim Munir
    3. C Raheel Sharif
    4. D Ashfaq Kayani
    💡 Explanation:

    Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, made multiple trips to Tehran as part of mediation efforts in 2026.

  63. Q63 World

    Who is the current President of Iran, who took office after the death of his predecessor in a helicopter crash

    1. A Ebrahim Raisi
    2. B Masoud Pezeshkian
    3. C Hassan Rouhani
    4. D Ali Khamenei
    💡 Explanation:

    Masoud Pezeshkian became President of Iran following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

  64. Q64 World

    The President of the United Nations General Assembly during the 2026 UN Secretary-General selection process was

    1. A Csaba Korosi
    2. B Dennis Francis
    3. C Annalena Baerbock
    4. D Volkan Bozkir
    💡 Explanation:

    Annalena Baerbock served as President of the UN General Assembly during the 2026 Secretary-General selection process.

  65. Q65 World

    Whose term as UN Secretary-General is set to conclude on 31 December 2026

    1. A Ban Ki-moon
    2. B Antonio Guterres
    3. C Kofi Annan
    4. D Javier Perez de Cuellar
    💡 Explanation:

    Antonio Guterres's term as UN Secretary-General is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2026.

  66. Q66 World

    Which former Chilean President was nominated by Chile, Brazil and Mexico as a candidate for UN Secretary-General in early 2026

    1. A Michelle Bachelet
    2. B Sebastian Pinera
    3. C Gabriel Boric
    4. D Ricardo Lagos
    💡 Explanation:

    Michelle Bachelet was jointly nominated by Chile, Brazil and Mexico in February 2026 for UN Secretary-General.

  67. Q67 World

    Which country's government withdrew its support for Michelle Bachelet's UN Secretary-General candidacy in March 2026

    1. A Brazil
    2. B Mexico
    3. C Chile
    4. D Argentina
    💡 Explanation:

    Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast announced in March 2026 that his government would withdraw support for Bachelet's candidacy.

  68. Q68 World

    Sanae Takaichi holds a notable distinction as Japan's

    1. A Youngest ever Prime Minister
    2. B First female Prime Minister
    3. C First Prime Minister from Okinawa
    4. D Longest-serving Prime Minister
    💡 Explanation:

    Sanae Takaichi is the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Japan.

  69. Q69 World

    Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan

    1. A Fumio Kishida
    2. B Shigeru Ishiba
    3. C Sanae Takaichi
    4. D Yoshihide Suga
    💡 Explanation:

    Sanae Takaichi currently serves as Prime Minister of Japan.

  70. Q70 World

    Who is the current President of France

    1. A Emmanuel Macron
    2. B Francois Hollande
    3. C Nicolas Sarkozy
    4. D Jacques Chirac
    💡 Explanation:

    Emmanuel Macron currently serves as President of France.

  71. Q71 World

    Who is the current Chancellor of Germany

    1. A Olaf Scholz
    2. B Angela Merkel
    3. C Friedrich Merz
    4. D Frank-Walter Steinmeier
    💡 Explanation:

    Friedrich Merz currently serves as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

  72. Q72 World

    Who holds the position of Supreme Leader of Iran, the country's head of state

    1. A Masoud Pezeshkian
    2. B Mojtaba Khamenei
    3. C Hassan Rouhani
    4. D Ebrahim Raisi
    💡 Explanation:

    Ali Khamenei serves as the Supreme Leader of Iran, the highest constitutional authority in the country.

  73. Q73 World

    Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

    1. A Rishi Sunak
    2. B Boris Johnson
    3. C Andy Burnham
    4. D Keir Starmer
    💡 Explanation:

    Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, succeeding Keir Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader and PM on 22 June 2026 after a party leadership crisis.

  74. Q74 World

    Who is the current President of India

    1. A Ram Nath Kovind
    2. B Droupadi Murmu
    3. C Pratibha Patil
    4. D Pranab Mukherjee
    💡 Explanation:

    Droupadi Murmu has served as the 15th President of India since July 2022.

  75. Q75 World

    Droupadi Murmu is notable as the first President of India from which background

    1. A A tribal community
    2. B A judicial background
    3. C A military background
    4. D A trade union background
    💡 Explanation:

    Droupadi Murmu is the first person from a tribal community to become President of India.

  76. Q76 World

    Ajay Banga is notable for being the first person of which origin to lead the World Bank

    1. A Chinese-American
    2. B Indian-American
    3. C Nigerian-American
    4. D Brazilian-American
    💡 Explanation:

    Ajay Banga, born in India and later a US citizen, is the first Indian-American to lead the World Bank.

  77. Q77 World

    Ajay Banga is the how-many-th President of the World Bank

    1. A 12th
    2. B 13th
    3. C 14th
    4. D 15th
    💡 Explanation:

    Ajay Banga is the 14th President of the World Bank Group.

  78. Q78 World

    Who is the current President of the World Bank Group

    1. A David Malpass
    2. B Jim Yong Kim
    3. C Ajay Banga
    4. D Robert Zoellick
    💡 Explanation:

    Ajay Banga has served as President of the World Bank Group since June 2023.

  79. Q79 World

    Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations

    1. A Ban Ki-moon
    2. B Antonio Guterres
    3. C Kofi Annan
    4. D Boutros Boutros-Ghali
    💡 Explanation:

    Antonio Guterres of Portugal serves as the current UN Secretary-General, with his term set to end on 31 December 2026.

  80. Q80 World

    Which country is current UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from

    1. A Spain
    2. B Portugal
    3. C Italy
    4. D Brazil
    💡 Explanation:

    Antonio Guterres is a Portuguese politician and diplomat serving as UN Secretary-General.

  81. Q81 World

    The selection process for the next UN Secretary-General to succeed Guterres formally began on which date

    1. A 25 November 2025
    2. B 1 January 2026
    3. C 16 January 2026
    4. D 1 March 2026
    💡 Explanation:

    The formal selection process for the next UN Secretary-General began on 25 November 2025.

  82. Q82 World

    Who is the current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    1. A Christine Lagarde
    2. B Kristalina Georgieva
    3. C Rodrigo Rato
    4. D Anne Krueger
    💡 Explanation:

    Kristalina Georgieva serves as the current Managing Director of the IMF.

  83. Q83 World

    Kristalina Georgieva previously served as CEO of which institution before becoming IMF chief

    1. A World Bank
    2. B European Commission
    3. C Asian Development Bank
    4. D WTO
    💡 Explanation:

    Georgieva previously served as CEO of the World Bank before her appointment as IMF Managing Director.

  84. Q84 World

    Ajay Banga previously served as CEO of which major company before leading the World Bank

    1. A Visa
    2. B Mastercard
    3. C American Express
    4. D Citigroup
    💡 Explanation:

    Ajay Banga served as CEO of Mastercard for a decade before becoming World Bank President.

  85. Q85 World

    Who is the current Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)

    1. A Margaret Chan
    2. B Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
    3. C Gro Harlem Brundtland
    4. D Hiroki Nakatani
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has served as WHO Director-General since 2017.

  86. Q86 World

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is notable as the first WHO Director-General from which region

    1. A WHO European Region
    2. B WHO African Region
    3. C WHO Americas Region
    4. D WHO South-East Asia Region
    💡 Explanation:

    Tedros is the first person from the WHO African Region to head the organization.

  87. Q87 World

    Before leading the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus served in Ethiopia's government in which two ministerial roles

    1. A Health and Foreign Affairs
    2. B Finance and Education
    3. C Defence and Interior
    4. D Agriculture and Trade
    💡 Explanation:

    Tedros served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health and later Minister of Foreign Affairs before leading WHO.

  88. Q88 World

    Who is the current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

    1. A Roberto Azevedo
    2. B Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
    3. C Pascal Lamy
    4. D Yoo Myung-hee
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has served as WTO Director-General since March 2021.

  89. Q89 World

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is notable for being the first person of which nationality and gender to lead the WTO

    1. A First woman and first African
    2. B First woman and first Asian
    3. C First African and first American
    4. D First European and first woman
    💡 Explanation:

    Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and first African to serve as WTO Director-General.

  90. Q90 World

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala began her second four-year term as WTO Director-General on which date

    1. A 1 March 2021
    2. B 29 November 2024
    3. C 1 September 2025
    4. D 1 January 2026
    💡 Explanation:

    Following her reappointment in November 2024, Okonjo-Iweala began her second term on 1 September 2025.

  91. Q91 World

    Who is the current Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

    1. A Yousef Al-Othaimeen
    2. B Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
    3. C Hissein Brahim Taha
    4. D Iyad Ameen Madani
    💡 Explanation:

    Hissein Brahim Taha of Chad has served as OIC Secretary-General since November 2021.

  92. Q92 World

    Hissein Brahim Taha is the how-many-th Secretary-General of the OIC

    1. A 10th
    2. B 11th
    3. C 12th
    4. D 13th
    💡 Explanation:

    Hissein Brahim Taha is the 12th Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

  93. Q93 World

    Which Pakistani diplomat served as the 5th Secretary-General of the OIC from 1985 to 1988

    1. A Agha Shahi
    2. B Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada
    3. C Sahabzada Yaqub Khan
    4. D Munir Akram
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada of Pakistan served as OIC Secretary-General from 1985 to 1988.

  94. Q94 World

    Who is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

    1. A Masatsugu Asakawa
    2. B Takehiko Nakao
    3. C Masato Kanda
    4. D Haruhiko Kuroda
    💡 Explanation:

    Masato Kanda has served as President of the Asian Development Bank since February 2025.

  95. Q95 World

    Masato Kanda assumed office as ADB President to complete the unexpired term of which predecessor

    1. A Haruhiko Kuroda
    2. B Masatsugu Asakawa
    3. C Takehiko Nakao
    4. D Taroichi Yoshida
    💡 Explanation:

    Kanda took over to complete the unexpired term of President Asakawa, who had resigned.

  96. Q96 World

    The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in which city

    1. A Tokyo
    2. B Manila
    3. C Beijing
    4. D Singapore
    💡 Explanation:

    The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.

  97. Q97 Pakistan

    Who did Bilal Ahmad replace as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    1. A Raja Ali Ejaz
    2. B Ahmed Farooq
    3. C Khalil Hashmi
    4. D Faisal Niaz Tirmizi
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilal Ahmad replaced Ahmed Farooq, who returned to Islamabad after his posting in Saudi Arabia.

  98. Q98 Pakistan

    Who is the current Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

    1. A Ali Javed
    2. B Jauhar Saleem
    3. C Nadeem Riyaz
    4. D Raza Bashir Tarar
    💡 Explanation:

    Ali Javed currently serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to Italy, having been granted an extension.

  99. Q99 Pakistan

    Who was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to Norway in the early 2026 diplomatic reshuffle

    1. A Asim Ali Khan
    2. B Fareha Bugti
    3. C Nadeem Riyaz
    4. D Shujjat Ali Rathore
    💡 Explanation:

    Asim Ali Khan was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to Norway in the reshuffle approved by PM Shehbaz Sharif.

  100. Q100 Pakistan

    Who is the current Pakistani Ambassador to China

    1. A Moin ul Haque
    2. B Khalil Hashmi
    3. C Naghmana Hashmi
    4. D Masood Khalid
    💡 Explanation:

    Khalil Hashmi currently serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to China, having received an extension despite completing his tenure.

  101. Q101 Pakistan

    Who is the current Pakistani Ambassador to the United States

    1. A Masood Khan
    2. B Rizwan Saeed Sheikh
    3. C Asad Majeed Khan
    4. D Sherry Rehman
    💡 Explanation:

    Rizwan Saeed Sheikh currently serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States.

  102. Q102 Pakistan

    Before his UN nomination, Tahir Hussain Andrabi served in which role

    1. A Ambassador to Russia
    2. B Foreign Office spokesperson
    3. C Consul General New York
    4. D High Commissioner to UK
    💡 Explanation:

    Tahir Hussain Andrabi served as the Foreign Office spokesperson before his nomination as Permanent Representative to the UN.

  103. Q103 Pakistan

    Who was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to Uganda in the early 2026 diplomatic reshuffle

    1. A Asad Shehzad
    2. B Bilal Ahmad
    3. C Asim Ali Khan
    4. D Siraj Ahmed Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Asad Shehzad was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to Uganda in the same reshuffle.

  104. Q104 Pakistan

    How many key diplomatic appointments and transfers did PM Shehbaz Sharif approve in the February 2026 reshuffle

    1. A 12
    2. B 18
    3. C 24
    4. D 30
    💡 Explanation:

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a total of 24 important diplomatic postings and transfers in the reshuffle.

  105. Q105 Pakistan

    Which senior Pakistani diplomat, quoted discussing Pakistan's mediation role in 2026, previously served as Ambassador to both the US and the UN

    1. A Masood Khan
    2. B Naghmana Hashmi
    3. C Munir Akram
    4. D Sherry Rehman
    💡 Explanation:

    Masood Khan, who served as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States and later to the United Nations, commented on Pakistan's historic mediation role.

  106. Q106 Pakistan

    Which former Pakistani ambassador to China was quoted describing Pakistan's diplomatic role as a "quieter, more consistent thread"

    1. A Naghmana Hashmi
    2. B Khalil Hashmi
    3. C Masood Khalid
    4. D Moin ul Haque
    💡 Explanation:

    Naghmana Hashmi, a former Pakistani ambassador to China, offered this description of Pakistan's diplomatic approach.

  107. Q107 Pakistan

    Pakistan's embassy to which Gulf country is located in Abu Dhabi

    1. A Saudi Arabia
    2. B Qatar
    3. C UAE
    4. D Bahrain
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan's Embassy to the United Arab Emirates is located in Abu Dhabi.

  108. Q108 Pakistan

    Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence agreement in which year, relevant to their close diplomatic ties in 2026

    1. A 2023
    2. B 2024
    3. C 2025
    4. D 2026
    💡 Explanation:

    Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence agreement in September of the preceding year, referenced during the 2026 regional crisis.

  109. Q109 Pakistan

    Who was nominated as Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in early 2026

    1. A Dr. Faisal
    2. B Moazzam Ahmad Khan
    3. C Captain (retd) Usman Tipu
    4. D Nafees Zakaria
    💡 Explanation:

    Captain (retd) Usman Tipu was nominated as Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

  110. Q110 Pakistan

    Usman Tipu replaced which outgoing High Commissioner to the UK who was a contender for Foreign Secretary

    1. A Dr. Faisal
    2. B Moazzam Ahmad Khan
    3. C Amna Baloch
    4. D Jalil Abbas Jilani
    💡 Explanation:

    Captain (retd) Usman Tipu replaced Dr Faisal, who was among the leading contenders for the post of Foreign Secretary.

  111. Q111 Pakistan

    Who was posted as Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in early 2026

    1. A Ahmed Farooq
    2. B Bilal Ahmad
    3. C Raja Ali Ejaz
    4. D Faisal Trad
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilal Ahmad was posted to Saudi Arabia as Pakistan's Ambassador, moving from Pakistan's UN mission in Geneva.

  112. Q112 Pakistan

    Who was nominated as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in early 2026

    1. A Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
    2. B Munir Akram
    3. C Tahir Hussain Andrabi
    4. D Maleeha Lodhi
    💡 Explanation:

    Tahir Hussain Andrabi, formerly the Foreign Office spokesperson, was nominated as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN.

  113. Q113 Pakistan

    Who is the current Pakistani Ambassador to Greece

    1. A Aamir Aftab Qureshi
    2. B Ali Javed
    3. C Khalil Hashmi
    4. D Asim Ali Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Aamir Aftab Qureshi currently serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to Greece, having been granted an extension.

  114. Q114 Pakistan

    Bilal Ahmad, posted as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was previously serving at which mission

    1. A Pakistan's mission to the UN in Geneva
    2. B Pakistan's Embassy in Riyadh
    3. C Pakistan's Embassy in Doha
    4. D Pakistan's High Commission in London
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilal Ahmad was posted to Saudi Arabia from Pakistan's UN mission in Geneva.

  115. Q115 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan

    1. A Sadiq Sanjrani
    2. B Yousaf Raza Gilani
    3. C Raza Rabbani
    4. D Saleem Mandviwalla
    💡 Explanation:

    Yousaf Raza Gilani currently serves as Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.

  116. Q116 Pakistan

    Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan

    1. A Asad Qaiser
    2. B Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
    3. C Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
    4. D Fahmida Mirza
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Ayaz Sadiq currently serves as Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

  117. Q117 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan

    1. A Qamar Javed Bajwa
    2. B Asim Munir
    3. C Nadeem Raza
    4. D Sahir Shamshad Mirza
    💡 Explanation:

    Asim Munir currently serves as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.

  118. Q118 Pakistan

    Asim Munir holds which military rank as of 2026

    1. A General
    2. B Field Marshal
    3. C Lieutenant General
    4. D Admiral
    💡 Explanation:

    Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal, a rare honour in Pakistan's military history.

  119. Q119 Pakistan

    Who is the current Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)

    1. A Nadeem Anjum
    2. B Faiz Hameed
    3. C Muhammad Asim Malik
    4. D Hamid ul Hassan
    💡 Explanation:

    Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik currently serves as Director General of the ISI.

  120. Q120 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

    1. A Amjad Zubair Tiwana
    2. B Rashid Mahmood Langrial
    3. C Asim Ahmad
    4. D Shabbar Zaidi
    💡 Explanation:

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial, a Harvard graduate, currently serves as Chairman FBR.

  121. Q121 Pakistan

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial replaced which outgoing FBR Chairman who sought early retirement

    1. A Asim Ahmad
    2. B Amjad Zubair Tiwana
    3. C Shabbar Zaidi
    4. D Tariq Pasha
    💡 Explanation:

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial replaced Amjad Zubair Tiwana, who had sought early retirement from FBR.

  122. Q122 Pakistan

    Before becoming FBR Chairman, Rashid Mahmood Langrial served as Chief Secretary of which region

    1. A Punjab
    2. B Sindh
    3. C Gilgit-Baltistan
    4. D Azad Kashmir
    💡 Explanation:

    Rashid Mahmood Langrial previously served as Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan before his FBR appointment.

  123. Q123 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

    1. A Aftab Sultan
    2. B Javed Iqbal
    3. C Lt. Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed Butt
    4. D Fasih Bokhari
    💡 Explanation:

    Lt. General (R) Nazir Ahmed Butt has served as Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau since March 2023.

  124. Q124 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, continuing in office beyond his original term under the 26th Amendment

    1. A Justice Raza Mohammad Khan
    2. B Sikandar Sultan Raja
    3. C Mohammad Jalal
    4. D Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Sikandar Sultan Raja's five-year term as CEC ended in January 2025, but he continues serving under the 26th Amendment until a successor is appointed.

  125. Q125 Pakistan

    Sikandar Sultan Raja was originally appointed as Chief Election Commissioner in which year

    1. A 2018
    2. B 2020
    3. C 2022
    4. D 2024
    💡 Explanation:

    Sikandar Sultan Raja was appointed Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan on 27 January 2020 for a five-year term.

  126. Q126 Pakistan

    Under the 26th Constitutional Amendment, what happens when a Chief Election Commissioner's term expires before a successor is named

    1. A The post remains vacant
    2. B The outgoing CEC continues fulfilling duties
    3. C The Chief Justice takes over temporarily
    4. D The Senate Chairman takes over temporarily
    💡 Explanation:

    Under the 26th Amendment, the outgoing Chief Election Commissioner continues fulfilling duties until a new appointment is made.

  127. Q127 Pakistan

    Who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and met the Iranian President during his 2026 visit

    1. A Khawaja Asif
    2. B Ishaq Dar
    3. C Ahsan Iqbal
    4. D Bilawal Bhutto
    💡 Explanation:

    Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, was among the top officials who met Iran's President during his 2026 Pakistan visit.

  128. Q128 Pakistan

    Which Pakistani army chief made multiple visits to Tehran as part of mediation efforts during the 2026 Iran-Israel tensions

    1. A Qamar Javed Bajwa
    2. B Asim Munir
    3. C Sahir Shamshad Mirza
    4. D Nadeem Raza
    💡 Explanation:

    Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, travelled to Tehran at least twice as part of mediation efforts.

  129. Q129 Pakistan

    The President of Pakistan appoints the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan based on whose advice

    1. A Chief Justice
    2. B The Finance Minister directly
    3. C The Prime Minister and cabinet
    4. D The Senate Chairman
    💡 Explanation:

    As a ceremonial head bound by the 18th Amendment, the President appoints the SBP Governor on the advice of the Prime Minister and federal cabinet.

  130. Q130 Pakistan

    Who is the current President of Pakistan

    1. A Arif Alvi
    2. B Asif Ali Zardari
    3. C Mamnoon Hussain
    4. D Pervez Musharraf
    💡 Explanation:

    Asif Ali Zardari is the 14th and current President of Pakistan, having assumed office on 10 March 2024.

  131. Q131 Pakistan

    Asif Ali Zardari is the how-many-th President of Pakistan

    1. A 12th
    2. B 13th
    3. C 14th
    4. D 15th
    💡 Explanation:

    Asif Ali Zardari serves as the 14th President of Pakistan.

  132. Q132 Pakistan

    Asif Ali Zardari previously served as President of Pakistan during which period

    1. A 2003-2008
    2. B 2008-2013
    3. C 2013-2018
    4. D 1999-2004
    💡 Explanation:

    Zardari previously served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, before returning to the office in 2024.

  133. Q133 Pakistan

    Who was elected Speaker of the 4th Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly in June 2026

    1. A Nazir Ahmed
    2. B Imran Nadeem
    3. C Malik Kifayat ur Rehman
    4. D Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman
    💡 Explanation:

    Imran Nadeem of the PPP was elected unopposed as Speaker of the 4th Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.

  134. Q134 Pakistan

    Who was elected Deputy Speaker of the 4th Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly in June 2026

    1. A Malik Kifayat ur Rehman
    2. B Imran Nadeem
    3. C Nazir Ahmed
    4. D Amjad Hussain
    💡 Explanation:

    Malik Kifayat ur Rehman of PML-N was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.

  135. Q135 Pakistan

    Who administered the oath of office to the newly elected Speaker of the GB Assembly in June 2026

    1. A Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan
    2. B Outgoing Speaker Nazir Ahmed
    3. C Chief Justice of GB Chief Court
    4. D Chief Minister Amjad Hussain
    💡 Explanation:

    Outgoing Speaker Nazir Ahmed administered the oath of office to newly elected members and the new Speaker.

  136. Q136 Pakistan

    Which party won the most general seats in the June 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PTI
    3. C PPP
    4. D IPP
    💡 Explanation:

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won ten general seats, emerging as the largest party in the 2026 elections.

  137. Q137 Pakistan

    Amjad Hussain Azar became the how-many-th elected Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan

    1. A Third
    2. B Fourth
    3. C Fifth
    4. D Sixth
    💡 Explanation:

    Amjad Hussain Azar became the fifth Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan following his unopposed election.

  138. Q138 Pakistan

    How many general seats did PML-N win in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections

    1. A Four
    2. B Six
    3. C Eight
    4. D Nine
    💡 Explanation:

    PML-N emerged as the second largest party with six general seats in the 2026 GB Assembly elections.

  139. Q139 Pakistan

    Which coalition partners supported Amjad Hussain's unopposed election as Chief Minister

    1. A PML-N and IPP
    2. B PTI and JUI-F
    3. C MWM and ANP
    4. D PML-N and PTI
    💡 Explanation:

    PPP formed government with the support of PML-N and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).

  140. Q140 Pakistan

    Who was named Leader of the Opposition in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly despite supporting the consensus candidates for CM, Speaker and Deputy Speaker

    1. A Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman
    2. B Malik Kifayat ur Rehman
    3. C Khalid Khurshid
    4. D Haji Gulbar Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    PML-N President and former Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman was nominated as Leader of the Opposition despite backing the ruling coalition's candidates.

  141. Q141 Pakistan

    Who served as caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan before the June 2026 elections

    1. A Haji Gulbar Khan
    2. B Khalid Khurshid
    3. C Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir
    4. D Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman
    💡 Explanation:

    Retired Justice Yar Muhammad Nasir served as the caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, sworn in on 26 November 2025.

  142. Q142 Pakistan

    The caretaker cabinet under Yar Muhammad Nasir was sworn in on which date

    1. A 26 November 2025
    2. B 6 January 2026
    3. C 24 January 2026
    4. D 7 June 2026
    💡 Explanation:

    The 12-member caretaker cabinet of Yar Muhammad Nasir, including two advisors, was sworn in on 6 January 2026.

  143. Q143 Pakistan

    How many members did the caretaker Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet under Yar Muhammad Nasir have

    1. A 10
    2. B 12
    3. C 14
    4. D 16
    💡 Explanation:

    The caretaker cabinet consisted of twelve ministers and two advisors under Yar Muhammad Nasir.

  144. Q144 Pakistan

    Amjad Hussain Azar was elected Chief Minister from which constituency

    1. A GBA-1 Gilgit-I
    2. B GBA-4 Nagar-I
    3. C GBA-10 Skardu-I
    4. D GBA-24 Astore-II
    💡 Explanation:

    Amjad Hussain Azar was elected to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly from GBA-1 Gilgit-I constituency.

  145. Q145 Pakistan

    The Cabinet of Gilgit-Baltistan, under standard composition, consists of the Chief Minister plus how many ministers and advisors

    1. A 10 ministers, 2 advisors
    2. B 12 ministers, 2 advisors
    3. C 14 ministers, 3 advisors
    4. D 15 ministers, 1 advisor
    💡 Explanation:

    The Cabinet of Gilgit-Baltistan is structured to consist of twelve ministers and two advisors, along with the Chief Minister.

  146. Q146 Pakistan

    Amjad Hussain Azar currently serves as President of which party's Gilgit-Baltistan chapter

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PPP
    3. C PTI
    4. D IPP
    💡 Explanation:

    Amjad Hussain Azar serves as President of the Pakistan Peoples Party's Gilgit-Baltistan chapter.

  147. Q147 Pakistan

    Amjad Hussain Azar previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the GB Assembly during which period

    1. A 2015-2020
    2. B 2020-2023
    3. C 2018-2022
    4. D 2010-2015
    💡 Explanation:

    Amjad Hussain Azar served as Leader of the Opposition in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly from November 2020 to July 2023.

  148. Q148 Pakistan

    Sarfraz Bugti has served as Chief Minister of Balochistan since which year

    1. A 2022
    2. B 2023
    3. C 2024
    4. D 2025
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarfraz Bugti has served as Chief Minister of Balochistan since March 2024.

  149. Q149 Pakistan

    Who holds the Health portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Sardar Faisal Khan Jamali
    2. B Mir Asim Kurd
    3. C Bakht Mohammad Kakar
    4. D Mir Ziaullah Langove
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Faisal Khan Jamali became the provincial minister for Health in the Balochistan cabinet.

  150. Q150 Pakistan

    Who administered the oath to the Sarfraz Bugti provincial cabinet in March 2024

    1. A Governor Abdul Wali Kakar
    2. B Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail
    3. C Chief Justice Balochistan High Court
    4. D President Asif Ali Zardari
    💡 Explanation:

    Governor of Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar administered the oath to the newly formed provincial cabinet.

  151. Q151 Pakistan

    Who holds the Livestock and Dairy Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Bakht Mohammad Kakar
    2. B Mir Ali Madad Jattak
    3. C Sardar Faisal Khan Jamali
    4. D Mir Asim Kurd
    💡 Explanation:

    Bakht Mohammad Kakar holds the Livestock and Dairy Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  152. Q152 Pakistan

    Who holds the portfolio of Finance and Mines & Minerals in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi
    2. B Mir Shoaib Nosherwani
    3. C Mir Asim Kurd
    4. D Mir Ziaullah Langove
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Shoaib Nosherwani holds the Finance and Mines and Minerals portfolios in the Balochistan cabinet.

  153. Q153 Pakistan

    Who holds the Planning and Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi
    2. B Bakht Mohammad Kakar
    3. C Sardar Sarfaraz Khan Domki
    4. D Mir Ali Madad Jattak
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi holds the Planning and Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  154. Q154 Pakistan

    Who holds the Home, Tribal Affairs and Prisons portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Ziaullah Langove
    2. B Mir Mohammad Sadiq Umrani
    3. C Mir Asim Kurd
    4. D Sardar Faisal Khan Jamali
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Ziaullah Langove holds the Home, Tribal Affairs and Prisons portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  155. Q155 Pakistan

    Who holds the Irrigation portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Mohammad Sadiq Umrani
    2. B Mir Ali Madad Jattak
    3. C Bakht Mohammad Kakar
    4. D Mir Shoaib Nosherwani
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Mohammad Sadiq Umrani holds the Irrigation portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  156. Q156 Pakistan

    Who holds the Revenue portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Asim Kurd
    2. B Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi
    3. C Sardar Sarfaraz Khan Domki
    4. D Mir Ziaullah Langove
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Asim Kurd holds the Revenue portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  157. Q157 Pakistan

    Who holds the Local Government and Rural Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Sardar Sarfaraz Khan Domki
    2. B Mir Ziaullah Langove
    3. C Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi
    4. D Bakht Mohammad Kakar
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Sarfaraz Khan Domki holds the Local Government and Rural Development portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  158. Q158 Pakistan

    Who holds the Agriculture and Cooperatives portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet

    1. A Mir Ali Madad Jattak
    2. B Sardar Faisal Khan Jamali
    3. C Mir Mohammad Sadiq Umrani
    4. D Mir Shoaib Nosherwani
    💡 Explanation:

    Mir Ali Madad Jattak holds the Agriculture and Cooperatives portfolio in the Balochistan cabinet.

  159. Q159 Pakistan

    Sarfraz Bugti was elected Chief Minister of Balochistan in 2024 with the support of which coalition partner besides his own party

    1. A PTI
    2. B PML-N
    3. C JUI-F
    4. D ANP
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarfraz Bugti was elected unopposed as Chief Minister with support from both PPP and PML-N.

  160. Q160 Pakistan

    The Sarfraz Bugti provincial cabinet, sworn in March 2024, initially had how many members

    1. A 10
    2. B 12
    3. C 14
    4. D 16
    💡 Explanation:

    The 14-member Balochistan provincial cabinet under Sarfraz Bugti was sworn in on 2 March 2024.

  161. Q161 Pakistan

    Sarfraz Bugti has served as chief of which tribe since December 2025

    1. A Marri tribe
    2. B Bugti tribe
    3. C Mengal tribe
    4. D Raisani tribe
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarfraz Bugti has served as chief of the Bugti tribe in Balochistan since 29 December 2025.

  162. Q162 Pakistan

    Sarfraz Bugti served as the country's caretaker Interior Minister starting in which year

    1. A 2021
    2. B 2022
    3. C 2023
    4. D 2024
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarfraz Bugti took oath as caretaker federal Interior Minister on 17 August 2023, resigning in December 2023 to contest elections.

  163. Q163 Pakistan

    Which portfolio did Sarfraz Bugti hold before becoming Chief Minister of Balochistan

    1. A Finance
    2. B Home and Tribal Affairs
    3. C Planning and Development
    4. D Health
    💡 Explanation:

    Prior to becoming Chief Minister, Sarfraz Bugti served as Home and Tribal Affairs Minister of Balochistan.

  164. Q164 Pakistan

    As of mid-2026, PPP and PML-N reportedly agreed that Sarfraz Bugti would continue as Balochistan CM instead of what earlier arrangement

    1. A A rotating chief ministership every 2.5 years
    2. B A caretaker setup
    3. C Direct presidential rule
    4. D A coalition with PTI
    💡 Explanation:

    The parties had reportedly earlier discussed a power-sharing arrangement with rotating chief ministers every two-and-a-half years, but instead agreed to retain Bugti.

  165. Q165 Pakistan

    Only how many Chief Ministers in Balochistan's entire history have completed a full 5-year constitutional term

    1. A None
    2. B One
    3. C Two
    4. D Three
    💡 Explanation:

    Only one Chief Minister has completed a full five-year constitutional term in the history of Balochistan, reflecting the province's political volatility.

  166. Q166 Pakistan

    By May 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet had expanded to how many total members

    1. A 17
    2. B 24
    3. C 31
    4. D 35
    💡 Explanation:

    The KP Cabinet expanded to 31 members in May 2026, including ministers, advisers and special assistants.

  167. Q167 Pakistan

    Sohail Afridi was sworn in as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on which date

    1. A 13 October 2025
    2. B 15 October 2025
    3. C 20 October 2025
    4. D 1 November 2025
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohail Afridi was sworn in as KP Chief Minister on 15 October 2025, two days after his election.

  168. Q168 Pakistan

    Sohail Afridi replaced which outgoing Chief Minister of KP

    1. A Mahmood Khan
    2. B Ali Amin Gandapur
    3. C Pervez Khattak
    4. D Akram Khan Durrani
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohail Afridi replaced Ali Amin Gandapur as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025.

  169. Q169 Pakistan

    Sohail Afridi was elected as KP Chief Minister on whose directive, according to reports

    1. A Nawaz Sharif
    2. B Imran Khan
    3. C Asif Ali Zardari
    4. D Shehbaz Sharif
    💡 Explanation:

    Reports indicate Sohail Afridi was elected KP Chief Minister on the directive of PTI founder Imran Khan.

  170. Q170 Pakistan

    How many members did Sohail Afridi's initial KP cabinet have when first formed

    1. A 10
    2. B 13
    3. C 17
    4. D 31
    💡 Explanation:

    The initial KP cabinet under Sohail Afridi comprised 13 members: 10 ministers, two advisers, and one special assistant.

  171. Q171 Pakistan

    Who was retained as Finance Adviser in Sohail Afridi's initial KP cabinet

    1. A Taj Muhammad
    2. B Muzamil Aslam
    3. C Shafi Jan
    4. D Aqib Ullah
    💡 Explanation:

    Muzamil Aslam, the only non-elected member of the cabinet, was retained as Finance Adviser, a role he also held under Ali Amin Gandapur.

  172. Q172 Pakistan

    Who was appointed as Special Assistant and expected government spokesperson in the initial Afridi cabinet

    1. A Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif
    2. B Shafi Jan
    3. C Taj Muhammad
    4. D Faisal Tarakai
    💡 Explanation:

    Shafi Jan was appointed Special Assistant and was expected to take over as government spokesperson.

  173. Q173 Pakistan

    Which spokesperson was dropped when Shafi Jan was appointed in the new KP cabinet

    1. A Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif
    2. B Kamran Bangash
    3. C Taimur Jhagra
    4. D Shaukat Yousafzai
    💡 Explanation:

    Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, who had served as spokesperson under multiple former CMs, was dropped amid internal disagreements.

  174. Q174 Pakistan

    Following the May 2026 expansion, how many provincial ministers did KP have including the Chief Minister

    1. A 13
    2. B 15
    3. C 17
    4. D 20
    💡 Explanation:

    With the expansion, the number of ministers including the Chief Minister rose to 17.

  175. Q175 Pakistan

    The expanded KP cabinet strength of 31 members exceeded the constitutional ceiling under which article

    1. A Article 91
    2. B Article 130
    3. C Article 175
    4. D Article 90
    💡 Explanation:

    The cabinet expansion exceeded the ceiling set under Article 130 of the Constitution, which limits ministers to 15 and advisers to five.

  176. Q176 Pakistan

    Under Article 130 of the Constitution, what is the maximum number of provincial ministers allowed

    1. A 10
    2. B 12
    3. C 15
    4. D 20
    💡 Explanation:

    Article 130 sets a constitutional ceiling of a maximum of 15 provincial ministers.

  177. Q177 Pakistan

    Who approved the summary for the May 2026 KP cabinet expansion

    1. A Chief Justice Peshawar High Court
    2. B Governor Faisal Karim Kundi
    3. C Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
    4. D President Asif Ali Zardari
    💡 Explanation:

    KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi returned the summary forwarded by CM Sohail Afridi after granting approval for the cabinet expansion.

  178. Q178 Pakistan

    Which of the following was among the six new ministers inducted in the May 2026 KP cabinet expansion

    1. A Meena Khan Afridi
    2. B Nazir Ahmed Abbasi
    3. C Aftab Alam
    4. D Arshad Ayub
    💡 Explanation:

    Nazir Ahmed Abbasi was among the six new ministers inducted during the May 2026 KP cabinet expansion.

  179. Q179 Pakistan

    Which of the following was among the four new advisers inducted in the May 2026 KP cabinet expansion

    1. A Muzamil Aslam
    2. B Taj Muhammad
    3. C Pir Musawwar Khan
    4. D Shafi Jan
    💡 Explanation:

    Pir Musawwar Khan was among the four new advisers inducted during the KP cabinet expansion in May 2026.

  180. Q180 Pakistan

    Which party opted to stay in opposition rather than join Murad Ali Shah's third Sindh cabinet

    1. A PML-N
    2. B MQM-P
    3. C PTI
    4. D JUI-F
    💡 Explanation:

    PPP's ally MQM-P opted to remain in opposition rather than join the Sindh provincial government in 2024.

  181. Q181 Pakistan

    Murad Ali Shah is the only Sindh Chief Minister to have served how many consecutive terms

    1. A Two
    2. B Three
    3. C Four
    4. D Five
    💡 Explanation:

    Murad Ali Shah became the first and only Chief Minister of Sindh to serve three consecutive terms.

  182. Q182 Pakistan

    Who administered the oath of office to the new Sindh cabinet sworn in March 2024

    1. A Chief Justice of Sindh High Court
    2. B Governor Kamran Tessori
    3. C Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
    4. D President Asif Ali Zardari
    💡 Explanation:

    Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to the newly appointed Sindh cabinet members in March 2024.

  183. Q183 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Advisor for Inter-Provincial Coordination

    1. A Allah Dino Khan Bhayo
    2. B Ehsanur Rehman Mazari
    3. C Syed Najmi Alam
    4. D Nasir Hussain Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Ehsanur Rehman Mazari serves as Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination.

  184. Q184 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Advisor for Forests and Wildlife

    1. A Ehsanur Rehman Mazari
    2. B Allah Dino Khan Bhayo
    3. C Syed Najmi Alam
    4. D Saeed Ghani
    💡 Explanation:

    Allah Dino Khan Bhayo serves as Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister for the Department of Forests and Wildlife.

  185. Q185 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives

    1. A Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah
    2. B Sardar Ali Shah
    3. C Sharjeel Memon
    4. D Nasir Hussain Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah holds the portfolio of Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives in the Sindh cabinet.

  186. Q186 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah hold

    1. A Mines and Minerals Development
    2. B Health
    3. C Local Government
    4. D Transport
    💡 Explanation:

    Alongside School and College Education, Sardar Ali Shah also holds the Mines and Minerals Development portfolio.

  187. Q187 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Minister for School Education and Literacy

    1. A Sardar Ali Shah
    2. B Zulfiqar Ali Shah
    3. C Nasir Hussain Shah
    4. D Saeed Ghani
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Ali Shah holds the School Education and Literacy portfolio, along with College Education and Mines and Minerals Development.

  188. Q188 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare

    1. A Sardar Ali Shah
    2. B Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho
    3. C Nasir Hussain Shah
    4. D Zulfiqar Ali Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho holds the portfolio of Health and Population Welfare in the Sindh provincial cabinet.

  189. Q189 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Minister for Energy and Planning & Development

    1. A Syed Nasir Hussain Shah
    2. B Sharjeel Inam Memon
    3. C Sardar Ali Shah
    4. D Azra Pechuho
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Nasir Hussain Shah holds the portfolios of Energy and Planning and Development in the Sindh cabinet.

  190. Q190 Pakistan

    Murad Ali Shah became Chief Minister of Sindh for how many consecutive terms as of 2024

    1. A Second
    2. B Third
    3. C Fourth
    4. D First
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Murad Ali Shah was elected Chief Minister of Sindh for the third consecutive time in the 2024 provincial election.

  191. Q191 Pakistan

    Which additional department does Sindh minister Sharjeel Inam Memon oversee

    1. A Excise, Taxation and Narcotics
    2. B Culture and Tourism
    3. C Health and Population
    4. D Energy
    💡 Explanation:

    Sharjeel Inam Memon also holds the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics portfolio alongside Transport and Mass Transit.

  192. Q192 Pakistan

    Murad Ali Shah is a graduate of which engineering university

    1. A UET Lahore
    2. B NED University of Engineering and Technology
    3. C NUST
    4. D Mehran University
    💡 Explanation:

    Murad Ali Shah is a structural engineer who studied at the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.

  193. Q193 Pakistan

    Which portfolios did Murad Ali Shah hold before becoming Chief Minister of Sindh

    1. A Health and Education
    2. B Irrigation and Finance
    3. C Local Government and Transport
    4. D Energy and Planning
    💡 Explanation:

    Before becoming Chief Minister in 2016, Murad Ali Shah served as Minister for Irrigation and later as Finance Minister of Sindh.

  194. Q194 Pakistan

    Who is the current Sindh Minister for Transport and Mass Transit

    1. A Saeed Ghani
    2. B Sharjeel Inam Memon
    3. C Nasir Hussain Shah
    4. D Sardar Ali Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Sharjeel Inam Memon holds the Transport and Mass Transit portfolio in the Sindh cabinet, along with Excise, Taxation and Narcotics.

  195. Q195 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Communication & Works

    1. A Sohaib Ahmed Malik
    2. B Bilal Akbar Khan
    3. C Zeeshan Rafique
    4. D Rana Sikandar Hayat
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohaib Ahmed Malik holds the portfolio of Communication and Works, with Law as an additional portfolio.

  196. Q196 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Irrigation

    1. A Muhammad Kazim Pirzada
    2. B Ashiq Hussain Kirmani
    3. C Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani
    4. D Faisal Ayub Khokhar
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Kazim Pirzada holds the Irrigation portfolio in the Punjab cabinet.

  197. Q197 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering

    1. A Bilal Yasin
    2. B Sohail Shaukat Butt
    3. C Kazim Pirzada
    4. D Ashiq Hussain Kirmani
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilal Yasin holds the portfolio of Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering.

  198. Q198 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Sports

    1. A Faisal Ayub Khokhar
    2. B Bilal Yasin
    3. C Rana Sikandar Hayat
    4. D Zeeshan Rafique
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Ayub Khokhar holds the Sports portfolio, with Labour and Human Resource as an additional charge.

  199. Q199 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Finance

    1. A Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman
    2. B Marriyum Aurangzeb
    3. C Shafay Hussain
    4. D Zeeshan Rafique
    💡 Explanation:

    Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman holds the Finance portfolio in the Punjab cabinet, with Parliamentary Affairs as an additional charge.

  200. Q200 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Information and Culture

    1. A Marriyum Aurangzeb
    2. B Azma Zahid Bukhari
    3. C Uzma Kardar
    4. D Rana Sanaullah
    💡 Explanation:

    Azma Zahid Bukhari holds the portfolio of Information, with Culture as an additional portfolio, in the Punjab cabinet.

  201. Q201 Pakistan

    Which portfolios does Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb hold in the Punjab cabinet

    1. A Health and Education
    2. B Planning & Development, Environment and Forestry
    3. C Finance and Revenue
    4. D Law and Parliamentary Affairs
    💡 Explanation:

    Marriyum Aurangzeb holds Planning and Development, Environment Protection and Climate Change, and Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, among other portfolios.

  202. Q202 Pakistan

    Who is the Senior Minister in Maryam Nawaz's Punjab cabinet

    1. A Azma Bukhari
    2. B Marriyum Aurangzeb
    3. C Rana Sanaullah
    4. D Uzma Kardar
    💡 Explanation:

    Marriyum Aurangzeb was made Senior Minister of Punjab, effectively acting as the deputy Chief Minister.

  203. Q203 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for School Education

    1. A Rana Sikandar Hayat
    2. B Khawaja Imran Nazir
    3. C Faisal Ayub Khokhar
    4. D Zeeshan Rafique
    💡 Explanation:

    Rana Sikandar Hayat holds the School Education portfolio, with Higher Education as an additional charge.

  204. Q204 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Agriculture

    1. A Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Kirmani
    2. B Kazim Pirzada
    3. C Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani
    4. D Sohaib Ahmed Malik
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Kirmani holds the Agriculture portfolio in the Punjab cabinet.

  205. Q205 Pakistan

    How many female ministers were part of the initial Punjab cabinet under Maryam Nawaz

    1. A One
    2. B Two
    3. C Three
    4. D Four
    💡 Explanation:

    The initial cabinet included two female ministers: Marriyum Aurangzeb and Azma Bukhari.

  206. Q206 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Mines & Minerals

    1. A Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani
    2. B Bilal Akbar Khan
    3. C Kazim Pirzada
    4. D Shafay Hussain
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani holds the Mines and Minerals portfolio in the Punjab cabinet.

  207. Q207 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs

    1. A Khalil Tahir Sandhu
    2. B Ramesh Singh Arora
    3. C Azma Bukhari
    4. D Zeeshan Rafique
    💡 Explanation:

    Ramesh Singh Arora, the first Sikh provincial minister in Punjab, holds the Minorities Affairs portfolio.

  208. Q208 Pakistan

    Ramesh Singh Arora, current Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs, belongs to which community

    1. A Christian
    2. B Sikh
    3. C Hindu
    4. D Parsi
    💡 Explanation:

    Ramesh Singh Arora is the first minister from the Sikh community in the Punjab cabinet.

  209. Q209 Pakistan

    When was Maryam Nawaz's 18-member Punjab cabinet initially sworn in

    1. A 25 February 2024
    2. B 6 March 2024
    3. C 15 April 2024
    4. D 5 July 2024
    💡 Explanation:

    The initial 18-member Punjab provincial cabinet took oath on 6 March 2024.

  210. Q210 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education

    1. A Khawaja Imran Nazir
    2. B Khawaja Salman Rafique
    3. C Bilal Yasin
    4. D Faisal Ayub Khokhar
    💡 Explanation:

    Khawaja Salman Rafique holds the portfolio of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education, along with Punjab Emergency Services.

  211. Q211 Pakistan

    Which additional department does Punjab Specialized Healthcare Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique oversee

    1. A Punjab Emergency Services
    2. B Population Welfare
    3. C Social Welfare
    4. D Higher Education
    💡 Explanation:

    Khawaja Salman Rafique also oversees Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) as an additional portfolio.

  212. Q212 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Bait-ul-Maal & Social Welfare

    1. A Sohail Shaukat Butt
    2. B Bilal Yasin
    3. C Kazim Pirzada
    4. D Sohaib Ahmed Malik
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohail Shaukat Butt holds the portfolio of Bait-ul-Maal and Social Welfare in the Punjab cabinet.

  213. Q213 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Health & Population (Primary Health)

    1. A Khawaja Salman Rafique
    2. B Khawaja Imran Nazir
    3. C Sohail Shaukat Butt
    4. D Ashiq Hussain Kirmani
    💡 Explanation:

    Khawaja Imran Nazir holds the Health and Population portfolio, covering primary and secondary healthcare in Punjab.

  214. Q214 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Transport and Mass Transit

    1. A Bilal Akbar Khan
    2. B Faisal Ayub Khokhar
    3. C Rana Sikandar Hayat
    4. D Sohail Shaukat Butt
    💡 Explanation:

    Bilal Akbar Khan holds the portfolio of Transport and Mass Transit in the Punjab cabinet.

  215. Q215 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Local Government & Community Development

    1. A Zeeshan Rafique
    2. B Bilal Akbar Khan
    3. C Sohaib Ahmed Malik
    4. D Kazim Pirzada
    💡 Explanation:

    Zeeshan Rafique holds the portfolio of Local Government and Community Development in the Punjab cabinet.

  216. Q216 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Punjab Industries Minister Shafay Hussain hold

    1. A Auqaf & Religious Affairs
    2. B Sports
    3. C Local Government
    4. D Health
    💡 Explanation:

    Shafay Hussain holds Auqaf and Religious Affairs as an additional portfolio alongside Industries, Commerce and Investment.

  217. Q217 Pakistan

    Who is the current Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce & Investment

    1. A Sohaib Ahmed Malik
    2. B Zeeshan Rafique
    3. C Shafay Hussain
    4. D Bilal Akbar Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, son of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, holds the portfolio of Industries, Commerce and Investment in the Punjab cabinet.

  218. Q218 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman hold

    1. A Law
    2. B Parliamentary Affairs
    3. C Local Government
    4. D Information
    💡 Explanation:

    Alongside Finance, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman also holds the additional portfolio of Parliamentary Affairs.

  219. Q219 Pakistan

    Which party does the current Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, belong to

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PPP
    3. C MQM-P
    4. D PTI
    💡 Explanation:

    Murad Ali Shah is a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party, the ruling party in Sindh.

  220. Q220 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    1. A Ali Amin Gandapur
    2. B Mahmood Khan
    3. C Sohail Afridi
    4. D Pervez Khattak
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohail Afridi currently serves as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  221. Q221 Pakistan

    Which party does the current KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi belong to

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PPP
    3. C PTI
    4. D JUI-F
    💡 Explanation:

    Sohail Afridi is a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the ruling party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  222. Q222 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan

    1. A Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
    2. B Jam Kamal Khan
    3. C Sarfraz Bugti
    4. D Mir Ali Mardan Domki
    💡 Explanation:

    Sarfraz Bugti currently serves as the Chief Minister of Balochistan.

  223. Q223 Pakistan

    How many votes did Faisal Mumtaz Rathore secure to become AJK Prime Minister

    1. A 30
    2. B 36
    3. C 42
    4. D 48
    💡 Explanation:

    Rathore was elected with 36 votes in the 52-member AJK Legislative Assembly.

  224. Q224 Pakistan

    Faisal Mumtaz Rathore became AJK Prime Minister after a no-confidence motion against whom

    1. A Sardar Tanveer Ilyas
    2. B Chaudhry Anwarul Haq
    3. C Raja Farooq Haider
    4. D Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Mumtaz Rathore took office after a successful no-confidence motion against Chaudhry Anwarul Haq.

  225. Q225 Pakistan

    Faisal Mumtaz Rathore is the how-many-th Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir

    1. A 14th
    2. B 15th
    3. C 16th
    4. D 17th
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Mumtaz Rathore was elected as the 16th Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir.

  226. Q226 Pakistan

    Who is the current Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

    1. A Chaudhry Anwarul Haq
    2. B Sardar Tanveer Ilyas
    3. C Faisal Mumtaz Rathore
    4. D Raja Farooq Haider
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has served as Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir since November 2025.

  227. Q227 Pakistan

    In the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, which party emerged as the largest

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PTI
    3. C PPP
    4. D IPP
    💡 Explanation:

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won ten general seats, emerging as the largest party in the 2026 GB Assembly elections.

  228. Q228 Pakistan

    Who administered the oath of office to the caretaker CM of Gilgit-Baltistan, Yar Muhammad, in November 2025

    1. A Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
    2. B Governor Syed Mehdi Shah
    3. C Chief Justice of GB Chief Court
    4. D President Asif Ali Zardari
    💡 Explanation:

    Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath of office to caretaker Chief Minister Yar Muhammad.

  229. Q229 Pakistan

    Amjad Hussain, current CM of Gilgit-Baltistan, previously served as President of which body

    1. A Gilgit-Baltistan High Court Bar Association
    2. B Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly
    3. C Gilgit-Baltistan Council
    4. D Supreme Appellate Court
    💡 Explanation:

    Before becoming Chief Minister, Amjad Hussain served as President of the Gilgit-Baltistan High Court Bar Association.

  230. Q230 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan

    1. A Haji Gulbar Khan
    2. B Khalid Khurshid
    3. C Amjad Hussain
    4. D Yar Muhammad
    💡 Explanation:

    Advocate Amjad Hussain, PPP President in Gilgit-Baltistan, was elected Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan in June 2026 with broad cross-party support.

  231. Q231 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Punjab

    1. A Hamza Shahbaz
    2. B Maryam Nawaz Sharif
    3. C Mohsin Naqvi
    4. D Pervaiz Elahi
    💡 Explanation:

    Maryam Nawaz Sharif is the 19th and current Chief Minister of Punjab.

  232. Q232 Pakistan

    The current Cabinet of Balochistan under Sarfraz Bugti consists of how many members

    1. A 10
    2. B 12
    3. C 14
    4. D 16
    💡 Explanation:

    The current Cabinet of Balochistan under Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti consists of 14 members.

  233. Q233 Pakistan

    Which province/territory in Pakistan most recently elected a new Chief Minister as of mid-2026

    1. A Punjab
    2. B Sindh
    3. C Balochistan
    4. D Gilgit-Baltistan
    💡 Explanation:

    Gilgit-Baltistan elected Amjad Hussain as its new Chief Minister following the June 2026 assembly elections, the most recent among these.

  234. Q234 Pakistan

    Which of the following is NOT a currently serving Chief Minister in Pakistan as of 2026

    1. A Maryam Nawaz (Punjab)
    2. B Murad Ali Shah (Sindh)
    3. C Ali Amin Gandapur (KP)
    4. D Sarfraz Bugti (Balochistan)
    💡 Explanation:

    Ali Amin Gandapur was replaced as KP Chief Minister; Sohail Afridi currently holds the office.

  235. Q235 Pakistan

    Who is the current Acting President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

    1. A Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry
    2. B Barrister Sultan Mahmood
    3. C Chaudhry Latif Akbar
    4. D Masood Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Chaudhry Latif Akbar has been serving as Acting President of AJK since 31 January 2026.

  236. Q236 Pakistan

    Maryam Nawaz Sharif is the how-many-th Chief Minister of Punjab

    1. A 17th
    2. B 18th
    3. C 19th
    4. D 20th
    💡 Explanation:

    Maryam Nawaz Sharif holds office as the 19th Chief Minister of Punjab.

  237. Q237 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Minister of Sindh

    1. A Qaim Ali Shah
    2. B Syed Murad Ali Shah
    3. C Sharjeel Memon
    4. D Nasir Hussain Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Murad Ali Shah has served as Chief Minister of Sindh since 2016 and is a senior PPP leader.

  238. Q238 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Defence

    1. A Khawaja Muhammad Asif
    2. B Pervaiz Khattak
    3. C Ahad Khan Cheema
    4. D Amir Muqam
    💡 Explanation:

    Khawaja Muhammad Asif currently serves as the Federal Minister for Defence.

  239. Q239 Pakistan

    Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan

    1. A Imran Khan
    2. B Shehbaz Sharif
    3. C Ishaq Dar
    4. D Asif Ali Zardari
    💡 Explanation:

    Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif serves as the current Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  240. Q240 Pakistan

    Who is the current Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan

    1. A Ishaq Dar
    2. B Khawaja Asif
    3. C Ahsan Iqbal
    4. D Khurram Dastgir
    💡 Explanation:

    Mohammad Ishaq Dar holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  241. Q241 Pakistan

    Mohammad Ishaq Dar holds Deputy Prime Minister along with which portfolio

    1. A Finance
    2. B Foreign Affairs
    3. C Interior
    4. D Commerce
    💡 Explanation:

    Ishaq Dar serves as Deputy Prime Minister as well as Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs.

  242. Q242 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Finance

    1. A Ishaq Dar
    2. B Muhammad Aurangzeb
    3. C Shaukat Tarin
    4. D Miftah Ismail
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Aurangzeb serves as Federal Minister for Finance, with an additional portfolio of Revenue.

  243. Q243 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb hold

    1. A Commerce
    2. B Revenue
    3. C Economic Affairs
    4. D Planning
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Aurangzeb holds Finance along with the additional portfolio of Revenue.

  244. Q244 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Defence Production

    1. A Khawaja Asif
    2. B Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj
    3. C Rana Tanveer Hussain
    4. D Ahsan Iqbal
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj serves as Federal Minister for Defence Production.

  245. Q245 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control

    1. A Rana Sanaullah
    2. B Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi
    3. C Ahad Khan Cheema
    4. D Attaullah Tarar
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi holds the portfolio of Interior and Narcotics Control.

  246. Q246 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting

    1. A Marriyum Aurangzeb
    2. B Attaullah Tarar
    3. C Fawad Chaudhry
    4. D Shaza Fatima Khawaja
    💡 Explanation:

    Attaullah Tarar serves as Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

  247. Q247 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication

    1. A Shaza Fatima Khawaja
    2. B Aminul Haque
    3. C Syed Amin Ul Haque
    4. D Anusha Rahman
    💡 Explanation:

    Shaza Fatima Khawaja holds the portfolio of Information Technology and Telecommunication.

  248. Q248 Pakistan

    Which portfolio does Ahad Khan Cheema hold in the federal cabinet

    1. A Finance
    2. B Economic Affairs
    3. C Petroleum
    4. D Commerce
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahad Khan Cheema serves as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, with an additional portfolio of Establishment.

  249. Q249 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema hold

    1. A Establishment
    2. B Revenue
    3. C Planning
    4. D Housing
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahad Khan Cheema holds the additional portfolio of Establishment alongside Economic Affairs.

  250. Q250 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Commerce

    1. A Jam Kamal Khan
    2. B Gohar Ejaz
    3. C Naveed Qamar
    4. D Khurram Dastgir
    💡 Explanation:

    Jam Kamal Khan currently serves as the Federal Minister for Commerce.

  251. Q251 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Communication

    1. A Abdul Aleem Khan
    2. B Murad Saeed
    3. C Fawad Hasan Fawad
    4. D Bilal Azhar Kayani
    💡 Explanation:

    Abdul Aleem Khan holds the portfolio of Communication in the federal cabinet.

  252. Q252 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Law and Justice

    1. A Farogh Naseem
    2. B Azam Nazeer Tarar
    3. C Shahzad Akbar
    4. D Ahmer Bilal Soofi
    💡 Explanation:

    Azam Nazeer Tarar serves as Federal Minister for Law and Justice, with an additional portfolio of Human Rights.

  253. Q253 Pakistan

    Which additional portfolio does Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar hold

    1. A Parliamentary Affairs
    2. B Human Rights
    3. C Interior
    4. D Kashmir Affairs
    💡 Explanation:

    Azam Nazeer Tarar holds the additional portfolio of Human Rights alongside Law and Justice.

  254. Q254 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives

    1. A Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry
    2. B Asad Umar
    3. C Bakhtyar Khan
    4. D Khusro Bakhtyar
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry serves as Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives.

  255. Q255 Pakistan

    Which federal ministry does Sardar Awais Leghari currently head

    1. A Petroleum
    2. B Power
    3. C Water Resources
    4. D Railways
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari currently heads the Ministry of Power.

  256. Q256 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination

    1. A Sherry Rehman
    2. B Musadik Masood Malik
    3. C Zartaj Gul
    4. D Malik Amin Aslam
    💡 Explanation:

    Musadik Masood Malik holds the portfolio of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination.

  257. Q257 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Board of Investment

    1. A Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
    2. B Kamran Michael
    3. C Miftah Ismail
    4. D Naveed Qamar
    💡 Explanation:

    Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh currently serves as Federal Minister for Board of Investment.

  258. Q258 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and States and Frontier Regions

    1. A Ali Amin Gandapur
    2. B Engr. Amir Muqam
    3. C Shehryar Afridi
    4. D Murad Saeed
    💡 Explanation:

    Engr. Amir Muqam holds the portfolio of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and States and Frontier Regions.

  259. Q259 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Housing and Works

    1. A Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada
    2. B Tariq Basheer Cheema
    3. C Maulana Abdul Wasay
    4. D Sardar Talib Nakai
    💡 Explanation:

    Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada serves as Federal Minister for Housing and Works.

  260. Q260 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Science & Technology

    1. A Fawad Chaudhry
    2. B Shibli Faraz
    3. C Khalid Hussain Magsi
    4. D Agha Hassan Baloch
    💡 Explanation:

    Khalid Hussain Magsi holds the portfolio of Science and Technology in the federal cabinet.

  261. Q261 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony

    1. A Noor-ul-Haq Qadri
    2. B Sardar Muhammad Yousaf
    3. C Pir Amin-ul-Hasnat
    4. D Qari Fayyaz
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Muhammad Yousaf currently serves as Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.

  262. Q262 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety

    1. A Shazia Marri
    2. B Syed Imran Ahmad Shah
    3. C Zulfiqar Bukhari
    4. D Sania Nishtar
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Imran Ahmad Shah holds the portfolio of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety.

  263. Q263 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

    1. A Murtaza Javed Abbasi
    2. B Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary
    3. C Ali Muhammad Khan
    4. D Pervaiz Malik
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary currently serves as Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.

  264. Q264 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development

    1. A Chaudhry Salik Hussain
    2. B Sardar Yousaf
    3. C Zulfikar Bukhari
    4. D Sajjad Hussain Syed
    💡 Explanation:

    Chaudhry Salik Hussain holds the portfolio of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.

  265. Q265 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture

    1. A Aurangzeb Khan Khichi
    2. B Marriyum Aurangzeb
    3. C Fawad Chaudhry
    4. D Ali Zaidi
    💡 Explanation:

    Aurangzeb Khan Khichi serves as Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture.

  266. Q266 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination

    1. A Abdul Qadir Patel
    2. B Syed Mustafa Kamal
    3. C Zafar Mirza
    4. D Aamer Kiani
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Mustafa Kamal holds the portfolio of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.

  267. Q267 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research

    1. A Rana Tanveer Hussain
    2. B Sikandar Hayat Bosan
    3. C Tariq Bashir Cheema
    4. D Fakhar Imam
    💡 Explanation:

    Rana Tanveer Hussain currently serves as Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research.

  268. Q268 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Railways

    1. A Saad Rafique
    2. B Muhammad Hanif Abbasi
    3. C Sheikh Rasheed
    4. D Azam Swati
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Hanif Abbasi holds the portfolio of Railways in the current federal cabinet.

  269. Q269 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Water Resources

    1. A Faisal Vawda
    2. B Muhammad Mueen Wattoo
    3. C Khursheed Shah
    4. D Moonis Elahi
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Mueen Wattoo serves as Federal Minister for Water Resources.

  270. Q270 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Petroleum

    1. A Musadik Malik
    2. B Ali Pervaiz Malik
    3. C Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
    4. D Nadeem Babar
    💡 Explanation:

    Ali Pervaiz Malik currently serves as the Federal Minister for Petroleum.

  271. Q271 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Power

    1. A Khurram Dastgir
    2. B Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari
    3. C Omar Ayub
    4. D Hammad Azhar
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari holds the portfolio of Power in the federal cabinet.

  272. Q272 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training

    1. A Shafqat Mahmood
    2. B Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
    3. C Rana Tanveer Hussain
    4. D Shahida Akhtar
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui serves as Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training.

  273. Q273 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs

    1. A Ali Zaidi
    2. B Muhammad Junaid Anwar
    3. C Faisal Sabzwari
    4. D Syed Ali Haider Zaidi
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Junaid Anwar holds the portfolio of Maritime Affairs in the federal cabinet.

  274. Q274 Pakistan

    Who is the current Federal Minister for Public Affairs Unit

    1. A Rana Mubashar Iqbal
    2. B Malik Ahmed Khan
    3. C Tallal Chaudhry
    4. D Zeeshan Rafique
    💡 Explanation:

    Rana Mubashar Iqbal serves as Federal Minister for the Public Affairs Unit.

  275. Q275 Pakistan

    Which federal ministry portfolio does Khawaja Muhammad Asif currently hold

    1. A Foreign Affairs
    2. B Defence
    3. C Interior
    4. D Water Resources
    💡 Explanation:

    Khawaja Muhammad Asif currently holds the portfolio of Defence in the federal cabinet.

  276. Q276 Pakistan

    Which federal ministry does Syed Mustafa Kamal currently head

    1. A Maritime Affairs
    2. B National Health Services
    3. C Overseas Pakistanis
    4. D Science and Technology
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Mustafa Kamal currently serves as Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.

  277. Q277 Pakistan

    Which federal ministry does Ahsan Iqbal currently head

    1. A Planning, Development and Special Initiatives
    2. B Finance
    3. C Power
    4. D Commerce
    💡 Explanation:

    Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry currently heads the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives.

  278. Q278 Pakistan

    Under the Constitution, the Chief Justice of Pakistan is chosen from among how many senior-most judges of the Supreme Court

    1. A Two
    2. B Three
    3. C Four
    4. D Five
    💡 Explanation:

    A Special Parliamentary Committee selects the Chief Justice from among the three senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.

  279. Q279 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan

    1. A Qazi Faez Isa
    2. B Umar Ata Bandial
    3. C Yahya Afridi
    4. D Mansoor Ali Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Yahya Afridi has served as Chief Justice of Pakistan since 26 October 2024.

  280. Q280 Pakistan

    The Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved permanent Chief Justices for how many major high courts in a single sitting in 2025

    1. A Two
    2. B Three
    3. C Four
    4. D Five
    💡 Explanation:

    The Commission approved chief justices for four high courts: Peshawar, Balochistan, Sindh, and Islamabad.

  281. Q281 Pakistan

    Predecessor of Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan was

    1. A Umar Ata Bandial
    2. B Gulzar Ahmed
    3. C Qazi Faez Isa
    4. D Asif Saeed Khan Khosa
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Qazi Faez Isa served as Chief Justice of Pakistan immediately before Yahya Afridi.

  282. Q282 Pakistan

    Who is the Chief Justice of Pakistan responsible for chairing the Judicial Commission of Pakistan

    1. A Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court
    2. B Chief Justice of Pakistan
    3. C Attorney General for Pakistan
    4. D Chairman Senate
    💡 Explanation:

    The Chief Justice of Pakistan chairs the Judicial Commission that recommends judges and chief justices for appointment.

  283. Q283 Pakistan

    Iqbal Hameedur Rahman, current CJ of the Federal Shariat Court, was the first constitutional Chief Justice of which court

    1. A Lahore High Court
    2. B Sindh High Court
    3. C Islamabad High Court
    4. D Peshawar High Court
    💡 Explanation:

    Following the 18th Amendment, he was elevated as the first constitutional Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court on 3 January 2011.

  284. Q284 Pakistan

    Who administered the oath of office to Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman as Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court

    1. A Justice Yahya Afridi
    2. B Justice Qazi Faez Isa
    3. C Justice Umar Ata Bandial
    4. D Justice Gulzar Ahmed
    💡 Explanation:

    Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial administered the oath to Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman on 1 June 2023.

  285. Q285 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court

    1. A Dr. Fida Muhammad Khan
    2. B Muhammad Noor Meskanzai
    3. C Iqbal Hameedur Rahman
    4. D Syed Muhammad Anwer
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman took oath as Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court on 1 June 2023.

  286. Q286 Pakistan

    Rozi Khan was selected as Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court ahead of which other nominees

    1. A Muhammad Kamran Khan and Iqbal Ahmed Kasi
    2. B Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Naeem Afghan
    3. C Tahira Safdar and Ijaz Anwar
    4. D Arshad Ali and SM Attique Shah
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Rozi Khan was confirmed ahead of two other nominees, Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan and Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi.

  287. Q287 Pakistan

    Yahya Afridi became Chief Justice of Pakistan on

    1. A 26 September 2024
    2. B 26 October 2024
    3. C 26 November 2024
    4. D 1 January 2025
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Yahya Afridi assumed office as CJP on 26 October 2024, succeeding Qazi Faez Isa.

  288. Q288 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court

    1. A Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan
    2. B Aalia Neelum
    3. C Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan
    4. D Ali Baqar Najafi
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Aalia Neelum has served as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court since 11 July 2024.

  289. Q289 Pakistan

    Aalia Neelum, current Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, took office in which year

    1. A 2022
    2. B 2023
    3. C 2024
    4. D 2025
    💡 Explanation:

    Aalia Neelum became Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court on 11 July 2024.

  290. Q290 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court

    1. A Athar Minallah
    2. B Aamer Farooq
    3. C Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar
    4. D Mohsin Akhtar Kayani
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar currently serves as Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court.

  291. Q291 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court

    1. A Ijaz Anwar
    2. B Arshad Ali
    3. C SM Attique Shah
    4. D Waqar Ahmad Seth
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice SM Attique Shah was appointed permanent Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, confirmed by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan.

  292. Q292 Pakistan

    SM Attique Shah was appointed Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court from among how many candidates

    1. A Two
    2. B Three
    3. C Four
    4. D Five
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Attique Shah was selected from three candidates, alongside Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Arshad Ali.

  293. Q293 Pakistan

    The Federal Shariat Court ranks as which highest judicial office in Pakistan

    1. A First, above the Chief Justice of Pakistan
    2. B Second, after the Chief Justice of Pakistan
    3. C Third
    4. D It has no ranking relative to other courts
    💡 Explanation:

    The Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court is considered the second-highest judicial office in the country after the CJP.

  294. Q294 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court

    1. A Jamal Khan Mandokhail
    2. B Syeda Tahira Safdar
    3. C Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail
    4. D Naeem Akhtar Afghan
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Rozi Khan was confirmed as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court based on his top seniority ranking.

  295. Q295 Pakistan

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court

    1. A Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi
    2. B Zafar Ahmed Rajput
    3. C Irfan Saadat Khan
    4. D Salahuddin Panhwar
    💡 Explanation:

    Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar was unanimously appointed permanent Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, ranking highest in seniority.

  296. Q296 Pakistan

    Which of the following governors was appointed most recently as of early 2026

    1. A Faisal Karim Kundi (KP)
    2. B Sardar Saleem Haider (Punjab)
    3. C Nehal Hashmi (Sindh)
    4. D Jaffar Khan Mandokhail (Balochistan)
    💡 Explanation:

    Nehal Hashmi was appointed Governor of Sindh in March 2026, the most recent among these appointments.

  297. Q297 Pakistan

    Syed Mehdi Shah is the how-many-th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan

    1. A 6th
    2. B 7th
    3. C 8th
    4. D 9th
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Mehdi Shah holds office as the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan.

  298. Q298 Pakistan

    Sardar Saleem Haider replaced which Governor of Punjab

    1. A Chaudhry Sarwar
    2. B Baligh ur Rehman
    3. C Omer Sarfraz Cheema
    4. D Rafique Rajwana
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Saleem Haider succeeded Baligh ur Rehman as Governor of Punjab in May 2024.

  299. Q299 Pakistan

    Sardar Saleem Haider is the how-many-th Governor of Punjab

    1. A 35th
    2. B 36th
    3. C 37th
    4. D 38th
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Saleem Haider holds the office as the 37th Governor of Punjab.

  300. Q300 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    1. A Haji Ghulam Ali
    2. B Faisal Karim Kundi
    3. C Iqbal Zafar Jhagra
    4. D Shah Farman
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Karim Kundi, a PPP leader and former deputy speaker of the National Assembly, was appointed Governor of KP in May 2024.

  301. Q301 Pakistan

    Faisal Karim Kundi, current Governor KP, replaced which Governor

    1. A Shah Farman
    2. B Haji Ghulam Ali
    3. C Iqbal Zafar Jhagra
    4. D Marghoob Alam Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Karim Kundi succeeded Haji Ghulam Ali of JUI-F as Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  302. Q302 Pakistan

    Which political party does the current Governor of KP, Faisal Karim Kundi, belong to

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PPP
    3. C PTI
    4. D JUI-F
    💡 Explanation:

    Faisal Karim Kundi is a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

  303. Q303 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of Balochistan

    1. A Abdul Wali Kakar
    2. B Jan Mohammad Jamali
    3. C Jaffar Khan Mandokhail
    4. D Muhammad Khan Achakzai
    💡 Explanation:

    Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, a senior PML-N leader, became the 24th Governor of Balochistan on 4 May 2024.

  304. Q304 Pakistan

    Jaffar Khan Mandokhail replaced which Governor of Balochistan

    1. A Abdul Wali Kakar
    2. B Jan Mohammad Jamali
    3. C Zulfiqar Ali Magsi
    4. D Amanullah Yasinzai
    💡 Explanation:

    Mandokhail succeeded Abdul Wali Khan Kakar of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal as Governor of Balochistan.

  305. Q305 Pakistan

    Which party does the current Governor of Balochistan, Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, represent

    1. A BNP-Mengal
    2. B PPP
    3. C PML-N
    4. D JUI-F
    💡 Explanation:

    Jaffar Khan Mandokhail is a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

  306. Q306 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of Sindh

    1. A Kamran Tessori
    2. B Imran Ismail
    3. C Nehal Hashmi
    4. D Muhammad Zubair
    💡 Explanation:

    Nehal Hashmi of PML-N was appointed Governor of Sindh in March 2026, replacing Kamran Tessori.

  307. Q307 Pakistan

    Nehal Hashmi, current Governor of Sindh, replaced which outgoing Governor

    1. A Imran Ismail
    2. B Kamran Tessori
    3. C Muhammad Zubair
    4. D Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Nehal Hashmi replaced Kamran Tessori of MQM-P as Governor of Sindh in March 2026.

  308. Q308 Pakistan

    Before which authority did Nehal Hashmi take his oath as Governor of Sindh

    1. A President of Pakistan
    2. B Chief Justice of Sindh High Court
    3. C Prime Minister
    4. D Speaker National Assembly
    💡 Explanation:

    As per constitutional practice, Nehal Hashmi took oath before the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.

  309. Q309 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan

    1. A Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon
    2. B Syed Mehdi Shah
    3. C Muhammad Jaffar
    4. D Qamar Zaman Kaira
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Mehdi Shah became the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan on 15 August 2022.

  310. Q310 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of Punjab

    1. A Baligh ur Rehman
    2. B Chaudhry Sarwar
    3. C Sardar Saleem Haider
    4. D Omer Sarfraz Cheema
    💡 Explanation:

    Sardar Saleem Haider became the 37th Governor of Punjab on 10 May 2024, representing the PPP.

  311. Q311 Pakistan

    Who is the current Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan

    1. A Dr Reza Baqir
    2. B Tariq Bajwa
    3. C Jameel Ahmad
    4. D Dr Murtaza Syed
    💡 Explanation:

    Jameel Ahmad has served as Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan since 2022.

  312. Q312 Pakistan

    Under which article of the Constitution are provincial governors appointed

    1. A Article 90
    2. B Article 101
    3. C Article 175
    4. D Article 243
    💡 Explanation:

    Article 101 of the Constitution deals with the appointment, conditions and duties of a provincial governor.

  313. Q313 Pakistan

    The minimum age requirement to become a provincial governor in Pakistan is

    1. A 30 years
    2. B 35 years
    3. C 40 years
    4. D 45 years
    💡 Explanation:

    A governor must be at least 35 years old and eligible to be elected as a member of the National Assembly.

  314. Q314 Pakistan

    As part of the 2024 coalition arrangement, which party nominated the Governor of Punjab

    1. A PML-N
    2. B PPP
    3. C MQM-P
    4. D JUI-F
    💡 Explanation:

    Under the PPP-PML-N coalition deal, the PPP secured the nomination rights for the Governor of Punjab.

  315. Q315 Pakistan

    Muhammad Tahir, current IG Balochistan, was previously posted in which province

    1. A Punjab
    2. B Sindh
    3. C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    4. D Islamabad
    💡 Explanation:

    Before his Balochistan posting in September 2025, Muhammad Tahir was serving in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  316. Q316 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Balochistan Police

    1. A Muhammad Tahir
    2. B Mohsin Hassan Butt
    3. C Abdul Khaliq Sheikh
    4. D Amjad Javed Saleemi
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Tahir, a Grade-21 officer, was appointed the 32nd IG of Balochistan Police in September 2025.

  317. Q317 Pakistan

    Zulfiqar Hameed, current IG KP, was previously serving with which police force

    1. A Sindh Police
    2. B Punjab Police
    3. C Balochistan Police
    4. D Islamabad Police
    💡 Explanation:

    Zulfiqar Hameed had prior experience in the Punjab Police force before his KP appointment.

  318. Q318 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police

    1. A Moazzam Jah Ansari
    2. B Akhtar Hayat Khan
    3. C Zulfiqar Hameed
    4. D Nasir Khan Durrani
    💡 Explanation:

    Zulfiqar Hameed was appointed the new IG of KP Police on 30 January 2025.

  319. Q319 Pakistan

    Javed Alam Odho was appointed IG Sindh Police, replacing whom

    1. A Kaleem Imam
    2. B Mushtaq Mehar
    3. C Ghulam Nabi Memon
    4. D Riffat Mukhtar
    💡 Explanation:

    Javed Alam Odho replaced Ghulam Nabi Memon as Inspector General of Sindh Police.

  320. Q320 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Sindh Police

    1. A Ghulam Nabi Memon
    2. B Javed Alam Odho
    3. C Mushtaq Mehar
    4. D Kaleem Imam
    💡 Explanation:

    Javed Alam Odho was appointed IG Sindh Police via a federal government notification issued on 1 January 2026.

  321. Q321 Pakistan

    Dr. Usman Anwar was transferred from IG Punjab to head which federal agency

    1. A FIA
    2. B FBR
    3. C NAB
    4. D ISI
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Usman Anwar was moved to serve as Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency.

  322. Q322 Pakistan

    Who was IG Punjab Police before Rao Abdul Kareem

    1. A Dr. Usman Anwar
    2. B Zulfiqar Hameed
    3. C Ghulam Nabi Memon
    4. D Muhammad Tahir
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Usman Anwar, who was IG Punjab since January 2023, was transferred to become DG of the FIA.

  323. Q323 Pakistan

    Rao Abdul Kareem took charge as IG Punjab in which month

    1. A December 2025
    2. B January 2026
    3. C February 2026
    4. D March 2026
    💡 Explanation:

    Rao Abdul Kareem assumed charge as IG Punjab Police in February 2026.

  324. Q324 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Punjab Police

    1. A Dr. Usman Anwar
    2. B Rao Abdul Kareem
    3. C Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman
    4. D Zulfiqar Hameed
    💡 Explanation:

    Rao Abdul Kareem became the 55th IG of Punjab Police in February 2026.

  325. Q325 Pakistan

    Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, appointed IG Islamabad in March 2024, was previously posted where

    1. A Sindh
    2. B Punjab
    3. C Balochistan
    4. D Gilgit-Baltistan
    💡 Explanation:

    Rizvi, a BS-20 officer, was posted in Punjab before being appointed IG Islamabad Police.

  326. Q326 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Gilgit-Baltistan Police

    1. A Raja Jalal Hussain
    2. B Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman
    3. C Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan
    4. D Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan became IG of Gilgit-Baltistan Police on 4 February 2026.

  327. Q327 Pakistan

    Before becoming IG Gilgit-Baltistan, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan served as Additional Director General of which agency

    1. A FBR
    2. B FIA
    3. C NAB
    4. D IB
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan served as Additional Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency before his GB appointment.

  328. Q328 Pakistan

    Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, current IG Gilgit-Baltistan, has also previously served as IG of which police force

    1. A Punjab Police
    2. B Sindh Police
    3. C Islamabad Police
    4. D KP Police
    💡 Explanation:

    Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan had earlier served as Inspector General of Islamabad Police.

  329. Q329 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP)

    1. A B.A. Nasir
    2. B Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry
    3. C Amjad Javed Saleemi
    4. D Aamir Zulfiqar Khan
    💡 Explanation:

    Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry assumed charge as IG Motorway Police in Islamabad on 1 December 2025.

  330. Q330 Pakistan

    Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry, current IG Motorway Police, succeeded which outgoing IG

    1. A Dr. Usman Anwar
    2. B B.A. Nasir
    3. C Kaleem Imam
    4. D Mushtaq Mehar
    💡 Explanation:

    Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry succeeded the previous IG, B.A. Nasir, in December 2025.

  331. Q331 Pakistan

    Muhammad Tahir is the how-many-th Inspector General of Balochistan Police

    1. A 28th
    2. B 30th
    3. C 32nd
    4. D 35th
    💡 Explanation:

    Muhammad Tahir assumed office as the 32nd IG of Balochistan Police in September 2025.

  332. Q332 Pakistan

    Who is the current Inspector General of Islamabad Police

    1. A Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan
    2. B Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi
    3. C Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry
    4. D B.A. Nasir
    💡 Explanation:

    Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi was appointed IG Islamabad Police on 30 March 2024, replacing Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

  333. Q333 Pakistan

    Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry previously served as an Additional IG in which province's police

    1. A Sindh
    2. B Punjab
    3. C Balochistan
    4. D KP
    💡 Explanation:

    Before heading the Motorway Police, Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry served as an Additional IG of Punjab Police.

  334. Q334 Pakistan

    Which province had three different IGs of Police appointed between January 2025 and February 2026, based on recent postings

    1. A Balochistan
    2. B Sindh
    3. C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    4. D Punjab
    💡 Explanation:

    Punjab Police saw Dr. Usman Anwar transferred out and Rao Abdul Kareem take over as the 55th IG within this period.

  335. Q335 Pakistan

    As of early 2026, which of these officers is NOT currently serving as a provincial or federal IG of Police

    1. A Rao Abdul Kareem
    2. B Javed Alam Odho
    3. C Zulfiqar Hameed
    4. D Ghulam Nabi Memon
    💡 Explanation:

    Ghulam Nabi Memon was replaced as IG Sindh Police by Javed Alam Odho in January 2026.