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Which body is responsible for fixing minimum support prices for major crops in Pakistan?

  • A Economic Coordination Committee
  • B National Assembly
  • C Council of Common Interests
  • D Ministry of Commerce
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Correct Answer: Option A — Economic Coordination Committee
Explanation: The Economic Coordination Committee ECC of the Cabinet is primarily responsible for approving minimum support prices for major crops such as wheat and sugarcane in Pakistan.
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Which constitutional body resolves disputes between the federation and provinces over shared subjects in Pakistan?

  • A Council of Common Interests
  • B Senate
  • C National Assembly
  • D Supreme Judicial Council
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Correct Answer: Option A — Council of Common Interests
Explanation: The Council of Common Interests CCI resolves disputes and formulates policy on subjects of common interest between the federal government and provinces under the constitution.
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Which body within Pakistan's federal structure determines the distribution of financial resources between federal and provincial governments?

  • A National Finance Commission
  • B Council of Common Interests
  • C Senate Finance Committee
  • D Planning Commission
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Correct Answer: Option A — National Finance Commission
Explanation: The National Finance Commission NFC determines the formula for distributing financial resources between the federal government and the provinces a recurring constitutional and economic topic.
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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 body oversees food security and agricultural research policy at the federal level in Pakistan?

  • A Ministry of National Food Security and Research
  • B Ministry of Agriculture
  • C Ministry of Climate Change
  • D Ministry of Industries
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ministry of National Food Security and Research
Explanation: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research is responsible for agricultural policy food security planning and coordinating research initiatives to boost crop productivity nationwide.
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Which ministry oversees information technology and telecommunication policy in Pakistan's federal government?

  • A Ministry of IT and Telecommunication
  • B Ministry of Science and Technology
  • C Ministry of Communications
  • D Ministry of Information
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Correct Answer: Option A — 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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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for planning and implementing national development projects?

  • A Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives
  • B Ministry of Finance
  • C Economic Affairs Division
  • D Board of Investment
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Correct Answer: Option A — 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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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 major regional grouping's meeting led the government to declare holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?

  • A SAARC
  • B SCO meeting
  • C BRICS Summit
  • D G20 Summit
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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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 international financial institution discussed a Country Partnership Framework with Pakistan's Finance Minister?

  • A Asian Development Bank
  • B World Bank
  • C IMF
  • D IsDB
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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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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Pakistan's government decided to appoint economic ministers in major world capitals as part of which broader strategy?

  • A Military diplomacy
  • B Economic diplomacy
  • C Cultural diplomacy
  • D Religious diplomacy
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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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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 key economic cabinet body coordinates pricing and economic policy decisions in Pakistan?

  • A Economic Coordination Committee
  • B National Security Committee
  • C Council of Common Interests
  • D National Finance Commission
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Correct Answer: Option A — 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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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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