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Which Pakistani institution coordinates national vaccination and immunization programs against childhood diseases?

  • A Expanded Programme on Immunization
  • B NDMA
  • C NADRA
  • D Ministry of Health alone
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Correct Answer: Option A — Expanded Programme on Immunization
Explanation: The Expanded Programme on Immunization EPI coordinates national vaccination campaigns against childhood diseases including polio measles and other preventable illnesses across Pakistan.
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Which multinational naval exercise hosted by Pakistan brings together navies from across the world for maritime security cooperation?

  • A Indus Shield
  • B Aman Exercise
  • C Shaheen Series
  • D Inspired Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — Aman Exercise
Explanation: The Aman Exercise hosted by the Pakistan Navy brings together naval forces from numerous countries to enhance maritime security cooperation and counter piracy collaboration in the region.
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Which Pakistani naval headquarters city serves as the home base for the Pakistan Navy's main fleet?

  • A Islamabad
  • B Karachi
  • C Gwadar
  • D Lahore
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi serves as the home base for the Pakistan Navy's main fleet and hosts the Naval Headquarters supporting the country's primary maritime defense operations.
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Which Pakistani force is responsible for maritime border security and anti smuggling operations along the coast?

  • A Pakistan Navy
  • B Pakistan Coast Guards
  • C Pakistan Marines
  • D Pakistan Rangers
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan Coast Guards
Explanation: The Pakistan Coast Guards are responsible for maritime border security anti smuggling operations and coastal patrol duties distinct from the broader naval defense responsibilities of the Pakistan Navy.
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Which Pakistani paramilitary force primarily operates in Sindh and Punjab for internal security duties?

  • A Frontier Corps
  • B Rangers
  • C Frontier Constabulary
  • D Coast Guards
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rangers
Explanation: The Rangers a paramilitary force operate primarily in Sindh and Punjab assisting law enforcement in internal security counter terrorism and law and order maintenance duties.
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Which Pakistani paramilitary force is primarily responsible for border security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan?

  • A Frontier Corps
  • B Rangers
  • C Police
  • D Civil Armed Forces alone
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Correct Answer: Option A — Frontier Corps
Explanation: The Frontier Corps is the primary paramilitary force responsible for border security and counter insurgency operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.
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Which Pakistani security body is primarily responsible for foreign intelligence gathering?

  • A Inter-Services Intelligence
  • B Intelligence Bureau
  • C Military Intelligence
  • D FIA
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Correct Answer: Option A — Inter-Services Intelligence
Explanation: The Inter-Services Intelligence ISI is Pakistan's premier intelligence agency primarily responsible for foreign intelligence gathering and national security coordination.
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Which Pakistani institution coordinates national counter terrorism policy and intelligence sharing among agencies?

  • A National Counter Terrorism Authority
  • B ISI
  • C FIA
  • D IB
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Correct Answer: Option A — National Counter Terrorism Authority
Explanation: The National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA coordinates national counter terrorism policy and facilitates intelligence sharing among various security and law enforcement agencies in Pakistan.
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Which global watchdog previously placed Pakistan on its grey list for anti money laundering deficiencies?

  • A FATF
  • B IMF
  • C World Bank
  • D OECD
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Correct Answer: Option A — FATF
Explanation: The Financial Action Task Force FATF previously placed Pakistan on its grey list citing deficiencies in anti money laundering and counter terror financing frameworks before its eventual removal.
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Which Pakistani institution regulates and supervises insurance companies operating in the country?

  • A SECP
  • B SBP
  • C NADRA
  • D FBR
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Correct Answer: Option A — SECP
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP regulates and supervises insurance companies alongside its broader mandate over capital markets and corporate sector entities.
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Which Pakistani bank is fully state owned and historically served as the government's primary commercial banking arm?

  • A Habib Bank Limited
  • B National Bank of Pakistan
  • C United Bank Limited
  • D MCB Bank
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Correct Answer: Option B — National Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The National Bank of Pakistan remains largely state owned and has historically served as the government's primary commercial banking arm for treasury and public sector transactions.
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Which Pakistani institution oversees national savings schemes for small investors?

  • A Central Directorate of National Savings
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C SECP
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option A — Central Directorate of National Savings
Explanation: The Central Directorate of National Savings CDNS manages various national savings schemes providing investment instruments for small savers and contributing to government domestic borrowing.
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Which Pakistani city hosts the country's largest container port handling the bulk of international trade?

  • A Gwadar
  • B Karachi
  • C Port Qasim
  • D Ormara
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi Port remains Pakistan's largest container port handling the bulk of the country's international maritime trade despite ongoing development of alternative ports like Gwadar.
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Which Pakistani institution was tasked with overseeing the privatisation of state owned enterprises including PIA?

  • A Privatisation Commission
  • B SECP
  • C Ministry of Finance
  • D Board of Investment
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Correct Answer: Option A — Privatisation Commission
Explanation: The Privatisation Commission of Pakistan is the dedicated body responsible for overseeing the privatisation process of state owned enterprises including the national airline PIA.
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Which Pakistani company is the largest oil marketing company in the country?

  • A Shell Pakistan
  • B Total PARCO
  • C Pakistan State Oil
  • D Attock Petroleum
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan State Oil
Explanation: Pakistan State Oil PSO is the country's largest oil marketing company responsible for a significant share of petroleum product distribution and storage infrastructure nationwide.
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Which Pakistani company is the largest state owned oil and gas exploration entity?

  • A OGDCL
  • B PPL
  • C PSO
  • D Mari Petroleum
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Correct Answer: Option A — OGDCL
Explanation: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited OGDCL is Pakistan's largest state owned oil and gas exploration and production company playing a major role in domestic energy supply.
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Which gas distribution company primarily serves southern Pakistan including Sindh and Balochistan?

  • A SNGPL
  • B SSGC
  • C OGDCL
  • D PPL
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Correct Answer: Option B — SSGC
Explanation: Sui Southern Gas Company SSGC primarily distributes natural gas across southern Pakistan including Sindh and Balochistan serving the region's domestic and industrial gas needs.
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Which gas distribution company primarily serves northern Pakistan including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

  • A SSGC
  • B SNGPL
  • C OGDCL
  • D PPL
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Correct Answer: Option B — SNGPL
Explanation: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited SNGPL primarily distributes natural gas across northern Pakistan including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa serving millions of domestic and industrial consumers.
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Which year was Pakistan's most recent digital population census conducted?

  • A 2017
  • B 2021
  • C 2023
  • D 2026
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Correct Answer: Option C — 2023
Explanation: Pakistan conducted its seventh national population and housing census in 2023 using digital enumeration methods marking a significant shift from earlier paper based census processes.
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Which body regulates the legal profession and bar admissions in Pakistan?

  • A Pakistan Bar Council
  • B Supreme Judicial Council
  • C Law Commission
  • D Pakistan Law Society
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan Bar Council
Explanation: The Pakistan Bar Council regulates the legal profession including bar admissions professional conduct standards and disciplinary actions against advocates across the country.
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