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Which Pakistani city hosts the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army?

  • A Islamabad
  • B Rawalpindi
  • C Lahore
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rawalpindi
Explanation: The General Headquarters GHQ of the Pakistan Army is located in Rawalpindi serving as the central command and administrative hub for the country's land forces.
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Which Pakistani exchange facilitates trading of company shares and securities?

  • A Pakistan Mercantile Exchange
  • B Pakistan Stock Exchange
  • C Pakistan Bond Exchange
  • D Pakistan Commodity Exchange
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan Stock Exchange
Explanation: The Pakistan Stock Exchange PSX based in Karachi facilitates trading of company shares and securities serving as the country's primary capital market platform for investors.
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Which Pakistani railway network operator manages the national rail transport system?

  • A Pakistan Railways
  • B NLC
  • C NHA
  • D Frontier Works Organization
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan Railways
Explanation: Pakistan Railways is the state owned operator managing the national rail transport network responsible for passenger and freight services connecting major cities across the country.
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Which Pakistani port is being developed as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor's key maritime hub?

  • A Karachi Port
  • B Gwadar Port
  • C Port Qasim
  • D Pasni Port
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gwadar Port
Explanation: Gwadar Port in Balochistan is being developed as a key maritime hub under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor aimed at boosting regional trade and connectivity for western China and Central Asia.
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Which Pakistani national airline serves as the country's flag carrier?

  • A Airblue
  • B Pakistan International Airlines
  • C SereneAir
  • D Fly Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan International Airlines
Explanation: Pakistan International Airlines PIA serves as the country's national flag carrier and has undergone significant restructuring and privatisation efforts in recent years to improve financial sustainability.
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Which Pakistani agency manages national census and demographic statistics?

  • A Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
  • B NADRA
  • C Planning Commission
  • D FBR
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
Explanation: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics PBS conducts national censuses and compiles demographic and economic statistics essential for policy planning and resource allocation across the country.
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Which Pakistani institution is the apex regulator overseeing higher education standards and university accreditation?

  • A HEC
  • B PEC
  • C PMDC
  • D PBC
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Correct Answer: Option A — HEC
Explanation: The Higher Education Commission HEC is the apex regulatory body overseeing university accreditation research funding and higher education quality standards across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani meteorological body issues weather forecasts and severe weather warnings?

  • A Pakistan Meteorological Department
  • B WAPDA
  • C PCRWR
  • D Pak-EPA
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan Meteorological Department
Explanation: The Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD is the official agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts severe weather warnings and climate monitoring services across the country.
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Which entity manages dam construction and water resource development in Pakistan?

  • A WAPDA
  • B IRSA
  • C PCRWR
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — WAPDA
Explanation: The Water and Power Development Authority WAPDA is responsible for planning and executing major dam and hydropower projects as well as broader water resource development across Pakistan.
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Which government office in Islamabad serves as the seat of Pakistan's executive branch?

  • A Prime Minister's Office
  • B President's Office
  • C Parliament House
  • D Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: Option A — Prime Minister's Office
Explanation: The Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad serves as the central administrative seat of Pakistan's executive branch where the head of government oversees national policy implementation.
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Which day commemorates the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH observed as a national holiday in Pakistan?

  • A Ashura
  • B Eid Milad-un-Nabi
  • C Shab-e-Barat
  • D Eid-ul-Fitr
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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Which Pakistani holiday was officially declared in connection with Allama Iqbal's birthday in recent government notifications?

  • A Allama Iqbal Day
  • B Defence Day
  • C Independence Day
  • D Quaid Day
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Correct Answer: Option A — 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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Who is the current President of Pakistan?

  • A Arif Alvi
  • B Asif Ali Zardari
  • C Mamnoon Hussain
  • D Pervez Musharraf
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Correct Answer: Option B — Asif Ali Zardari
Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari took oath as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 10 March 2024 and continues to serve in this constitutional role into 2026.
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Which major infrastructure initiative connects Pakistan and China as part of broader regional connectivity projects?

  • A CPEC
  • B TAPI Pipeline
  • C IPI Pipeline
  • D SAARC Corridor
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Correct Answer: Option A — CPEC
Explanation: The China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC is a major infrastructure and connectivity initiative linking the two countries through energy transport and industrial cooperation projects.
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Which country is frequently described as Pakistan's all weather strategic partner in current affairs discussions?

  • A United States
  • B China
  • C Russia
  • D Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: Option B — China
Explanation: China is frequently described as Pakistan's all weather strategic partner reflecting deep economic and military cooperation including major projects under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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Which economic indicator has been highlighted as rising significantly in Pakistan during 2026 current affairs coverage?

  • A Deflation
  • B Rising inflation
  • C Trade surplus
  • D Falling unemployment
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rising inflation
Explanation: Rising inflation continues to be highlighted as a significant economic challenge in Pakistan's 2026 current affairs coverage affecting cost of living and overall economic stability.
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Which constitutional document governs Pakistan's current parliamentary system?

  • A 1956 Constitution
  • B 1962 Constitution
  • C 1973 Constitution
  • D Government of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1973 Constitution
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution remains Pakistan's supreme governing document establishing the parliamentary system and federal structure that continues to operate with subsequent amendments.
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Which body is constitutionally responsible for conducting general elections in Pakistan?

  • A Supreme Court
  • B Election Commission of Pakistan
  • C National Assembly
  • D President's Office
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Correct Answer: Option B — Election Commission of Pakistan
Explanation: The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP is the constitutional body responsible for organizing supervising and conducting general elections at federal and provincial levels.
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Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Explanation: The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP is headquartered in Islamabad and is constitutionally responsible for organizing and conducting free and fair elections across the country.
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Which Pakistani body is responsible for national identity card issuance and citizen registration?

  • A FIA
  • B NADRA
  • C FBR
  • D Ministry of Interior
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Correct Answer: Option B — NADRA
Explanation: The National Database and Registration Authority NADRA is responsible for issuing national identity cards and maintaining citizen registration records across Pakistan.
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