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Which Pakistani authority regulates the oil and gas sector including pricing and licensing?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PTA
  • 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 framework.
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Which body regulates electricity tariffs and the power sector in Pakistan?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C PPRA
  • D SECP
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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 across Pakistan's power sector.
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Which Pakistani agency primarily investigates cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D Special Branch
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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 various provinces of Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani authority is the apex tax collection agency at the federal level?

  • A SECP
  • B FBR
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — 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 across the entire country.
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Which Pakistani institution is the central bank responsible for monetary policy?

  • 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 SBP serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and overall financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which Pakistani body regulates electronic media and broadcasting content standards?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C FIA
  • D NAB
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA regulates broadcasting licensing and content standards across television and radio outlets operating throughout Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees telecommunications operators and licensing?

  • 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 operating across the country.
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Which Pakistani city experienced a deadly thunderstorm killing at least 18 people in early 2026?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Multan
  • D Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: At least 18 people were killed due to a severe thunderstorm in Karachi in early 2026 highlighting the city's vulnerability to extreme and unpredictable weather events.
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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 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 team won the 2026 Pakistan Super League final?

  • A Karachi Kings
  • B Lahore Qalandars
  • C Peshawar Zalmi
  • D Islamabad United
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Correct Answer: Option C — Peshawar Zalmi
Explanation: Peshawar Zalmi won the 2026 Pakistan Super League final on 3 May 2026 securing the championship title in Pakistan's premier domestic cricket league.
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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 Pakistani court ruled in favor of Ali Zafar in his defamation case against Meesha Shafi in 2026?

  • A Supreme Court
  • B Lahore High Court
  • C Islamabad High Court
  • D Sindh High Court
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore High Court
Explanation: A Lahore court ruled in favour of Ali Zafar in March 2026 ordering Meesha Shafi to pay damages in a defamation suit originally filed in 2018.
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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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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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