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Which Pakistani city saw a three story building collapse from a suspected gas explosion in February 2026?

A Soldier Bazaar Karachi
B Anarkali Lahore
C Saddar Peshawar
D Liaquatabad Karachi

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Correct Answer: Option A — Soldier Bazaar Karachi

Explanation: A three story building collapsed following a suspected gas explosion in Soldier Bazaar Karachi on 19 February 2026 killing 16 people in one of the city's deadliest building incidents.

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What was the primary purpose of a notable 2026 Gulf meeting involving Pakistan according to current affairs sources?

A To sign a trade agreement among Muslim countries
B To discuss Middle East climate policy
C To consolidate regional backing for de-escalation
D To establish a peacekeeping force

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Correct Answer: Option C — To consolidate regional backing for de-escalation

Explanation: The meeting aimed to consolidate regional backing for de-escalation and prepare the ground for subsequent US-Iran talks reflecting Pakistan's active diplomatic engagement in the crisis.

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Which four countries were noted together regarding regional diplomatic backing efforts in 2026 current affairs?

A Pakistan China Russia Iran
B Pakistan Saudi Arabia Turkiye Egypt
C Pakistan UAE Jordan Qatar
D Pakistan USA UK France

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Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan UAE Jordan Qatar

Explanation: Pakistan UAE Jordan and Qatar were noted in 2026 current affairs as consolidating regional backing for de-escalation efforts ahead of broader US-Iran talks.

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Which three mobile network operators are commonly cited together in Pakistan telecom current affairs MCQs?

A Telenor Jazz and Ufone
B Jazz Zong and Ufone
C Telenor Zong and Jazz
D Ufone Telenor and Zong

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Correct Answer: Option B — Jazz Zong and Ufone

Explanation: Jazz Zong and Ufone are among the major mobile network operators referenced in current affairs regarding telecom sector mergers and regulatory developments in Pakistan.

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Which party won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election?

A Pakistan Muslim League-N
B Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
C Pakistan Peoples Party
D Awami Action Committee

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Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan Peoples Party

Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election strengthening its political presence in the region's local governance structure.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited which country on an official trip in late February 2026?

A Saudi Arabia
B Qatar
C UAE
D Turkey

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Correct Answer: Option B — Qatar

Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif undertook an official visit to Qatar from 23 to 24 February 2026 primarily to explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation between the two nations.

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To what level did Pakistan's poverty rate rise according to February 2026 reports?

A 11 year high of 29 percent
B 5 year high of 20 percent
C 15 year high of 35 percent
D 8 year high of 25 percent

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Correct Answer: Option A — 11 year high of 29 percent

Explanation: Reports in February 2026 indicated Pakistan's poverty rate climbed to an 11 year high of 29 percent highlighting a deepening economic crisis facing the country.

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In February 2026 who was posted as Pakistan's Ambassador to Sweden?

A Munir Akram
B Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani
C Masood Khan
D Sahebzada Ahmed Khan

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Correct Answer: Option B — Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani

Explanation: Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani was posted as Pakistan's Ambassador to Sweden in February 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the Scandinavian nation.

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Which Islamabad High Court ruling in 2026 concerned the annulment of a judge's appointment?

A Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment
B Justice Mansoor Ali Shah's appointment
C Justice Qazi Faez Isa's appointment
D Justice Ayesha Malik's appointment

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Correct Answer: Option A — Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment

Explanation: The Islamabad High Court annulled Justice Tariq Jahangiri's appointment in 2026 citing an invalid law degree as the primary reason underscoring strict judicial credential standards.

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Which province was the target of a deadly mining site attack on 23 April 2026?

A Sindh
B Balochistan
C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D Punjab

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Correct Answer: Option B — Balochistan

Explanation: Nine people were killed in an attack on a mining site in Chagai Balochistan on 23 April 2026 underscoring continued security challenges in the resource rich province.

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Which militant group claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Balochistan during 2026?

A TTP
B BLA
C ISIS-K
D Lashkar-e-Jhangvi

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Correct Answer: Option B — BLA

Explanation: The Balochistan Liberation Army BLA claimed responsibility for several attacks in 2026 including assaults on police stations banks and a mining site in Chagai district.

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Which district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced a deadly car bombing targeting police on 10 May 2026?

A Bannu
B Tank
C Dera Ismail Khan
D Lakki Marwat

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Correct Answer: Option A — Bannu

Explanation: A car bombing in Fateh Khel in Bannu District killed at least 12 police officers and wounded five others on 10 May 2026 reflecting ongoing militant violence in the region.

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Near which port city were Pakistan Coast Guard personnel ambushed by BLA militants in 2026?

A Karachi
B Gwadar
C Ormara
D Pasni

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Correct Answer: Option B — Gwadar

Explanation: Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a Balochistan Liberation Army ambush on a patrol boat in the Arabian Sea near Gwadar in 2026 highlighting persistent maritime security threats.

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Which city introduced free public transport for one month in 2026 to offset fuel price increases?

A Karachi
B Lahore
C Islamabad
D Peshawar

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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad

Explanation: The government introduced free public transport in Islamabad and Punjab for one month in 2026 alongside targeted subsidies elsewhere to offset the impact of fuel price hikes.

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Which US official confirmed America shared a 15 point peace plan with Iran through Pakistan in 2026?

A Steve Witkoff
B Marco Rubio
C Pete Hegseth
D Mike Waltz

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Correct Answer: Option A — Steve Witkoff

Explanation: Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the United States shared a 15 point peace plan with Iran through the Pakistani government highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic role.

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Which country mediated the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan in 2026?

A Qatar
B Saudi Arabia
C UAE
D Turkey

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Correct Answer: Option B — Saudi Arabia

Explanation: Saudi Arabia mediated the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan during the earlier conflict with the soldiers released on 17 February 2026.

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Until what date did the 2026 Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire initially last?

A 15 March
B 18 March
C 23 March
D 30 March

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Correct Answer: Option C — 23 March

Explanation: Afghanistan and Pakistan declared a ceasefire in the 2026 conflict that was set to last until 23 March providing temporary relief amid escalating cross border tensions.

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Which two Afghan provinces were targeted in Pakistani airstrikes on 22 February 2026?

A Kabul and Kandahar
B Nangarhar and Paktika
C Herat and Balkh
D Helmand and Ghazni

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Correct Answer: Option B — Nangarhar and Paktika

Explanation: On 22 February 2026 Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces targeting militant hideouts linked to cross border terrorism against Pakistani forces.

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On which date did the 2026 Pakistan-Afghanistan military operation officially begin?

A 24 February 2026
B 26 February 2026
C 27 February 2026
D 28 February 2026

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Correct Answer: Option C — 27 February 2026

Explanation: The operation officially began on 27 February 2026 following increased cross border militant attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilian targets in border regions.

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What was the name of Pakistan's military operation launched against Afghanistan based cross border terrorism in 2026?

A Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
C Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
D Operation Swift Retort

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Correct Answer: Option C — Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Explanation: Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in February 2026 in response to escalating cross border terrorist attacks originating from militant safe havens inside Afghanistan.

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