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Which Pakistani official declared an open war against Afghanistan in February 2026?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Khawaja Asif
  • C Shehbaz Sharif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Khawaja Asif
Explanation: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an open war against Afghanistan on 27 February 2026 following cross border attacks and rising militant incidents originating from Afghan soil.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in 2026?

  • A Bilawal Bhutto
  • B Ishaq Dar
  • C Khawaja Asif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar holds the dual role of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and has led Pakistan's diplomatic efforts including mediating de-escalation during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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Which organization coordinates regional cooperation among South Asian nations?

  • A ASEAN
  • B SAARC
  • C BRICS
  • D SCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — SAARC
Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC promotes economic and regional integration among South Asian countries though activity has slowed in recent years.
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Which international tribunal prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes and crimes against humanity?

  • A ICJ
  • B ICC
  • C WTO Panel
  • D ECtHR
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICC
Explanation: The International Criminal Court ICC prosecutes individuals for genocide war crimes crimes against humanity and aggression distinguishing it from the state focused ICJ.
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Which international court adjudicates disputes between sovereign states under international law?

  • A International Criminal Court
  • B International Court of Justice
  • C European Court of Justice
  • D Permanent Court of Arbitration
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Correct Answer: Option B — International Court of Justice
Explanation: The International Court of Justice ICJ based in The Hague settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international law a recurring current affairs topic.
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Which Pakistani investigative agency primarily handles cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D MI
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIA
Explanation: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA handles cybercrime financial fraud human trafficking and immigration related criminal investigations across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani agency regulates telecommunications services nationwide?

  • A PEMRA
  • B PTA
  • C SECP
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA regulates telecom services spectrum allocation and licensing for mobile and internet service providers across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani body regulates electronic media and broadcasting content?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C NEPRA
  • D FIA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA regulates electronic media licensing and broadcast content standards across television and radio outlets in the country.
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Which Pakistani authority regulates the oil and gas sector?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PPRA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority OGRA regulates midstream and downstream petroleum operations including pricing and licensing within Pakistan's energy sector.
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Which regulatory body oversees electricity tariffs and power sector regulation in Pakistan?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C PEMRA
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA regulates electricity generation transmission and distribution including tariff determination for Pakistan's power sector.
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Which Pakistani authority is responsible for tax collection at the federal level?

  • A FBR
  • B SECP
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — FBR
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue FBR is Pakistan's apex tax collection authority responsible for administering income tax sales tax and customs duties nationwide.
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Which Pakistani body regulates capital markets and corporate sector activities?

  • A SBP
  • B SECP
  • C FBR
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — SECP
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP regulates corporate sector activities capital markets and non banking financial institutions across the country.
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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for monetary policy and currency regulation?

  • A Ministry of Finance
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C Securities Exchange Commission
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option B — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which UN Security Council body holds veto power among its five permanent members?

  • A General Assembly
  • B Security Council
  • C ECOSOC
  • D Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: Option B — Security Council
Explanation: The UN Security Council's five permanent members USA UK France Russia and China hold veto power over substantive council resolutions making it central to global governance current affairs.
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Which forum held annually in Switzerland gathers global political and business leaders to discuss economic issues?

  • A World Economic Forum Davos
  • B G7 Summit
  • C UN Climate Summit
  • D BRICS Summit
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Correct Answer: Option A — World Economic Forum Davos
Explanation: The World Economic Forum held annually in Davos Switzerland gathers political and business leaders to discuss pressing global economic and geopolitical issues.
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Which annual conference primarily addresses global climate change commitments among nations?

  • A COP Conference
  • B G20 Summit
  • C Davos Forum
  • D UN General Assembly
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Correct Answer: Option A — COP Conference
Explanation: The Conference of the Parties COP is the principal annual forum where nations negotiate and review commitments under international climate change agreements like the Paris Agreement.
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Which organization is primarily responsible for global health emergency coordination including pandemic preparedness?

  • A WHO
  • B World Bank
  • C WTO
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option A — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization coordinates global responses to health emergencies including pandemic preparedness disease surveillance and international health regulations enforcement.
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Which expanded economic grouping includes Brazil Russia India China and South Africa among its founding members?

  • A G7
  • B BRICS
  • C G20
  • D ASEAN
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Correct Answer: Option B — BRICS
Explanation: BRICS originally comprising Brazil Russia India China and South Africa has expanded membership and continues to be a significant economic and geopolitical bloc in current affairs.
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Which global summit annually convenes leaders of major industrialized economies to address economic and political issues?

  • A G20
  • B G7
  • C BRICS
  • D ASEAN Summit
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Correct Answer: Option B — G7
Explanation: The G7 summit brings together leaders of major industrialized democracies to discuss global economic political and security issues and remains a key current affairs topic.
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Which finance minister led Pakistan's response to regional diplomatic concerns during 2026 conflict de-escalation efforts?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Miftah Ismail
  • C Shaukat Tarin
  • D Hafeez Shaikh
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Ishaq Dar in his role as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister led Pakistan's diplomatic engagement seeking to de-escalate regional tensions during the 2026 Iran related conflict.
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