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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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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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Who chairs the Prime Minister's Youth Programme in 2026?

  • A Shaza Fatima Khawaja
  • B Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan
  • C Marriyum Aurangzeb
  • D Ahsan Iqbal
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan
Explanation: Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan serves as Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme and has engaged in high level talks in Beijing to advance youth development initiatives in 2026.
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Which body welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran in 2026?

  • A Prime Minister's Office
  • B President Zardari
  • C National Assembly
  • D Senate
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Correct Answer: Option B — President Zardari
Explanation: President Asif Ali Zardari warmly welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran reflecting Pakistan's diplomatic role in 2026 de-escalation.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs in 2026?

  • A Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
  • B Mir Hasil Bizenjo
  • C Ali Haider Zaidi
  • D Faisal Sabzwari
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Correct Answer: Option A — Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Explanation: Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry serves as Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs and froze a proposed tariff hike at Karachi Port Trust in 2026 to support trade.
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Who is Pakistan's Federal Minister for Power in 2026?

  • A Khurram Dastgir
  • B Sardar Awais Leghari
  • C Hammad Azhar
  • D Omar Ayub Khan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sardar Awais Leghari
Explanation: Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari serves as Federal Minister for Power and has issued directives to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across Pakistan in 2026.
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Who serves as Pakistan's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs in 2026?

  • A Omar Ayub Khan
  • B Ahad Khan Cheema
  • C Khusro Bakhtyar
  • D Hammad Azhar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ahad Khan Cheema
Explanation: Ahad Khan Cheema serves as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs overseeing development cooperation programs and engagement with international lending institutions in 2026.
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Who is Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue in 2026?

  • A Ishaq Dar
  • B Miftah Ismail
  • C Muhammad Aurangzeb
  • D Shaukat Tarin
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Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Aurangzeb
Explanation: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb serves as Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue and has held meetings with global firms like BYD Group on investment cooperation in 2026.
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Which alternate gas pipeline project involves Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan and India?

  • A IPI Pipeline
  • B TAPI Pipeline
  • C CPEC Pipeline
  • D GCC Pipeline
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Correct Answer: Option B — TAPI Pipeline
Explanation: The Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India TAPI pipeline remains a significant regional energy cooperation project frequently discussed in Pakistan's foreign policy and economic current affairs.
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Which gas pipeline project involving Pakistan Iran and other countries is frequently referenced in current affairs?

  • A TAPI Pipeline
  • B IPI Pipeline
  • C CPEC Pipeline
  • D Nord Stream
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Correct Answer: Option B — IPI Pipeline
Explanation: The Iran Pakistan India IPI pipeline project has been a long discussed energy cooperation initiative frequently referenced in Pakistan's current affairs and energy security debates.
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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 Pakistani current affairs topic covers the country's evolving relationship with the United States post 9/11?

  • A Pakistan-US relations
  • B Pakistan-China relations
  • C Pakistan-Russia relations
  • D Pakistan-EU relations
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan-US relations
Explanation: Pakistan-US relations have evolved significantly since 9/11 moving through phases of cooperation and tension a recurring theme in current affairs and foreign policy examination questions.
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