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Which scholarship programme supports Pakistani students through Japanese grant aid as referenced in Economic Affairs Division updates?

  • A JDS Scholarship
  • B Fulbright Programme
  • C Chevening Scholarship
  • D Commonwealth Scholarship
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Correct Answer: Option A — JDS Scholarship
Explanation: The Japanese Development Scholarship JDS programme provides grant aid supported scholarships for human resource development benefiting Pakistani students and professionals seeking advanced education.
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Which country provided special vehicles and equipment worth Japanese Yen 500 million to Islamabad's metropolitan corporation?

  • A South Korea
  • B China
  • C Japan
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Explanation: Japan extended grant assistance worth Japanese Yen 500 million in the form of special vehicles and equipment to the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad under a social development programme.
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Which country's development bank KfW signed grant agreements with Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs?

  • A France
  • B Germany
  • C Japan
  • D South Korea
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Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Explanation: Germany's development bank KfW signed grant in aid agreements with Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs supporting various development projects within the bilateral cooperation framework.
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Which international bank provided policy based loan support for Pakistan's Trade and Competitiveness Program?

  • A World Bank
  • B Asian Development Bank
  • C IsDB
  • D IMF
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Correct Answer: Option B — Asian Development Bank
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank provided a policy based loan agreement under the Trade and Competitiveness Program supporting Pakistan's efforts to improve trade facilitation and economic competitiveness.
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Which country's high level delegation discussed strengthening economic partnership with Pakistan in recent ministry of economic affairs meetings?

  • A Turkiye
  • B Iran
  • C Qatar
  • D Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option A — Turkiye
Explanation: Turkiye and Pakistan held a high level meeting to strengthen their economic partnership as reported by Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reflecting deepening bilateral trade ties.
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Which Pakistani fund supports development cooperation projects with South Korea according to recent EDCF discussions?

  • A Economic Development Cooperation Fund
  • B Korea Pakistan Friendship Fund
  • C Asian Infrastructure Fund
  • D Belt and Road Fund
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Correct Answer: Option A — Economic Development Cooperation Fund
Explanation: The Economic Development Cooperation Fund EDCF backed by South Korea's Exim Bank supports development cooperation projects in Pakistan under a mid term implementation plan through 2026.
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Which Pakistani province also runs its own open data initiative as referenced in recent governance current affairs?

  • A Sindh
  • B Punjab
  • C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D Balochistan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Open Data initiative provides public access to provincial government datasets supporting transparency efforts similar to the federal Open Data Pakistan platform.
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Which Pakistani institution issues open government data initiatives referenced in 2026 governance reforms?

  • A Open Data Pakistan
  • B NADRA Open Portal
  • C Digital Pakistan Vision
  • D e-Governance Authority
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Correct Answer: Option A — Open Data Pakistan
Explanation: Open Data Pakistan is a government initiative providing public access to datasets across various sectors supporting transparency and evidence based policymaking within federal governance reforms.
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Which ministry's portfolio change was notified following ministry mergers in recent cabinet restructuring?

  • A Ministry of Interior
  • B Various federal ministries redesignated
  • C Ministry of Defence
  • D Ministry of Religious Affairs
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Correct Answer: Option B — Various federal ministries redesignated
Explanation: Following the merger of certain ministries the Prime Minister re-designated portfolios of various federal ministers under Rules of Business 1973 to streamline government structure and functions.
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Which special representative role was given to Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq within the PM's office?

  • A Special Representative on Afghanistan
  • B Special Representative on Kashmir
  • C Special Representative on China
  • D Special Representative on Iran
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Correct Answer: Option A — Special Representative on Afghanistan
Explanation: Ambassador Retd Muhammad Sadiq was appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister continuing in his role as Special Representative of Pakistan on Afghanistan affairs.
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Who was appointed as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services in recent cabinet announcements?

  • A Dr Zafar Mirza
  • B Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath
  • C Dr Faisal Sultan
  • D Dr Nausheen Hamid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath
Explanation: Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath MNA was appointed Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination reflecting continued focus on healthcare governance.
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Which Pakistani city's port authority froze a proposed tariff hike in 2026 following the Maritime Minister's intervention?

  • A Gwadar Port
  • B Karachi Port Trust
  • C Port Qasim
  • D Bin Qasim Port
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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Which federal department invited Grade 20 and 21 Customs officers to apply for overseas economic minister roles in 2026?

  • A Ministry of Commerce
  • B Federal Board of Revenue
  • C State Bank of Pakistan
  • D Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: Option B — Federal Board of Revenue
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue invited applications from senior Grade 20 and 21 Pakistan Customs officers for overseas economic minister postings as part of the 2026 economic diplomacy drive.
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Which institutions were tasked with conducting the written exam for Pakistan's new economic minister appointments abroad?

  • A IBA and LUMS
  • B NUST and FAST
  • C Punjab University and Karachi University
  • D PIDE and QAU
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Correct Answer: Option A — IBA and LUMS
Explanation: The Institute of Business Administration IBA and Lahore University of Management Sciences LUMS were tasked with conducting written examinations for candidates seeking economic minister postings abroad.
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Who was appointed as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media?

  • A Fahd Haroon
  • B Talal Chaudhry
  • C Attaullah Tarar
  • D Marriyum Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: Option A — Fahd Haroon
Explanation: Mr. Fahd Haroon was appointed as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media with the status of Minister of State reflecting the government's focus on digital communication strategy.
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Which cabinet committee was constituted by the Prime Minister to oversee state owned enterprises?

  • A Economic Coordination Committee
  • B Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises
  • C National Economic Council
  • D Privatisation Commission Board
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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What additional portfolio was assigned to Engr. Amir Muqam in recent cabinet reshuffling?

  • A National Heritage and Culture
  • B Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan
  • C Information Technology
  • D Maritime Affairs
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan
Explanation: The Prime Minister assigned the additional portfolio of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan to Engr. Amir Muqam replacing his earlier additional charge of National Heritage and Culture.
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Which institution is the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce engaging with foreign missions in 2026?

  • A Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan
  • B Jam Kamal Khan
  • C Gohar Ejaz
  • D Naveed Qamar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan
Explanation: Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan serves as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and has held meetings with foreign high commissioners to boost trade relations in 2026.
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Who is Pakistan's Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment in 2026?

  • A Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
  • B Aleem Khan
  • C Hammad Azhar
  • D Asad Umar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
Explanation: Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh serves as Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment and has met foreign delegations including German and Iranian representatives in 2026.
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Which government platform was reviewed in 2026 to transform monitoring through real-time digital oversight?

  • A PMOS
  • B NADRA Portal
  • C e-Pakistan
  • D Digital Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option A — PMOS
Explanation: The Prime Minister's Office System PMOS an AI powered platform was reviewed in 2026 to transform government monitoring through real time digital oversight of public sector performance.
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