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PPSC examinations recruit candidates for Punjab government departments and commonly test general knowledge, current affairs, English and post-related subjects.

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Give special attention to Punjab geography, history and administration alongside the advertised post’s specialist syllabus.
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61

Which ministry oversees information technology and telecommunication policy in Pakistan's federal government?

  • AMinistry of IT and Telecommunication
  • BMinistry of Science and Technology
  • CMinistry of Communications
  • DMinistry of Information
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Ministry of IT and Telecommunication
Explanation: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication formulates national IT policy regulates telecom infrastructure and promotes digital economic growth across Pakistan.
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62

Which Pakistani institution is responsible for planning and implementing national development projects?

  • AMinistry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives
  • BMinistry of Finance
  • CEconomic Affairs Division
  • DBoard of Investment
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives
Explanation: The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives is responsible for formulating and coordinating national development plans and major public sector infrastructure projects in Pakistan.
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63

Which day commemorates the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH observed as a national holiday in Pakistan?

  • AAshura
  • BEid Milad-un-Nabi
  • CShab-e-Barat
  • DEid-ul-Fitr
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Explanation: Eid Milad-un-Nabi observed on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal commemorates the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and is marked as a national holiday across Pakistan each year.
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64

Which major regional grouping's meeting led the government to declare holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?

  • ASAARC
  • BSCO meeting
  • CBRICS Summit
  • DG20 Summit
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” SCO meeting
Explanation: The Prime Minister declared holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the smooth conduct of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO meeting reflecting Pakistan's hosting responsibilities.
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65

Which Pakistani holiday was officially declared in connection with Allama Iqbal's birthday in recent government notifications?

  • AAllama Iqbal Day
  • BDefence Day
  • CIndependence Day
  • DQuaid Day
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Allama Iqbal Day
Explanation: The government declared a public holiday throughout the country on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day honoring the poet philosopher regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan.
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66

Which Pakistani city's port authority froze a proposed tariff hike in 2026 following the Maritime Minister's intervention?

  • AGwadar Port
  • BKarachi Port Trust
  • CPort Qasim
  • DBin Qasim Port
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Karachi Port Trust
Explanation: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs froze a proposed 5 percent tariff increase at the Karachi Port Trust in 2026 to protect trade competitiveness and ease cost pressures on exporters.
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67

Which international financial institution discussed a Country Partnership Framework with Pakistan's Finance Minister?

  • AAsian Development Bank
  • BWorld Bank
  • CIMF
  • DIsDB
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” World Bank
Explanation: Pakistan's Finance Minister held discussions with the World Bank on investment reforms and job creation under the Country Partnership Framework reflecting ongoing development cooperation in 2026.
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68

Pakistan's government decided to appoint economic ministers in major world capitals as part of which broader strategy?

  • AMilitary diplomacy
  • BEconomic diplomacy
  • CCultural diplomacy
  • DReligious diplomacy
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Economic diplomacy
Explanation: The federal government decided to appoint economic ministers in key world capitals in 2026 to strengthen Pakistan's economic diplomacy and attract foreign investment and trade partnerships.
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69

Which key economic cabinet body coordinates pricing and economic policy decisions in Pakistan?

  • AEconomic Coordination Committee
  • BNational Security Committee
  • CCouncil of Common Interests
  • DNational Finance Commission
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Economic Coordination Committee
Explanation: The Economic Coordination Committee ECC of the Cabinet plays a central role in approving major economic policy decisions including pricing subsidies and import related matters in Pakistan.
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70

Which cabinet committee was constituted by the Prime Minister to oversee state owned enterprises?

  • AEconomic Coordination Committee
  • BCabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises
  • CNational Economic Council
  • DPrivatisation Commission Board
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises
Explanation: The Prime Minister constituted the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises CCoSOEs under the Rules of Business 1973 to improve governance and oversight of public sector entities.
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