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Which Pakistani district saw a rickshaw bombing on a bazaar killing nine people including two police officers in May 2026?

  • A Bannu
  • B Lakki Marwat
  • C Tank
  • D Dera Ismail Khan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lakki Marwat
Explanation: A rickshaw bombing on a bazaar in Lakki Marwat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed nine people including two police officers in May 2026 underscoring the use of vehicle borne attacks by militants.
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Which Pakistani district saw a suicide bombing and shooting targeting police officers in May 2026?

  • A Tank
  • B Bannu
  • C Dera Ismail Khan
  • D Lakki Marwat
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Correct Answer: Option B — Bannu
Explanation: At least three police officers were killed in a suicide bombing and shooting incident in Bannu District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 9 May 2026 amid escalating militant violence in the region.
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Which Balochistan district saw clashes between security forces and BLA killing five soldiers and seven militants in May 2026?

  • A Kharan
  • B Khuzdar
  • C Barkhan
  • D Panjgur
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Correct Answer: Option C — Barkhan
Explanation: Five soldiers and seven militants were killed in clashes with the BLA in Barkhan District Balochistan in May 2026 during ongoing counter insurgency operations in the province.
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Which 2026 attack in Bajaur District killed twelve people in a vehicle bombing near a checkpoint?

  • A Bajaur attack
  • B Tank ambush
  • C Bannu bombing
  • D Lakki Marwat bombing
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Correct Answer: Option A — Bajaur attack
Explanation: The 2026 Bajaur attack involved a vehicle bombing near a checkpoint that killed twelve people highlighting the continued security challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's border districts.
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Which district saw police officers escorting polio workers ambushed in 2026?

  • A Bajaur
  • B Bannu
  • C Tank
  • D Lakki Marwat
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Correct Answer: Option A — Bajaur
Explanation: Two police officers escorting polio vaccination workers were killed in separate ambushes in Bajaur District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2026 reflecting persistent threats to health workers.
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Which Pakistani institution administers polio vaccination campaigns frequently mentioned in security related current affairs?

  • A Ministry of Health workers and security escorts
  • B NDMA teams
  • C Army medical corps
  • D Provincial health departments alone
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ministry of Health workers and security escorts
Explanation: Polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan involve health workers protected by security escorts due to militant attacks targeting vaccination teams particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2026.
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Which body is constitutionally responsible for conducting general elections in Pakistan?

  • A Supreme Court
  • B Election Commission of Pakistan
  • C National Assembly
  • D President's Office
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Correct Answer: Option B — Election Commission of Pakistan
Explanation: The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP is the constitutional body responsible for organizing supervising and conducting general elections at federal and provincial levels.
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Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Explanation: The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP is headquartered in Islamabad and is constitutionally responsible for organizing and conducting free and fair elections across the country.
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Which Pakistani institution is tasked with disaster management and emergency response coordination?

  • A NDMA
  • B FIA
  • C NAB
  • D NADRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — NDMA
Explanation: The National Disaster Management Authority NDMA coordinates disaster preparedness response and recovery efforts across Pakistan including during floods earthquakes and other emergencies.
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Which Pakistani body manages national highways and motorways infrastructure?

  • A NHA
  • B CAA
  • C FWO
  • D PWD
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Correct Answer: Option A — NHA
Explanation: The National Highway Authority NHA is responsible for planning constructing and maintaining national highways and motorways across Pakistan's transportation network.
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Which Pakistani agency is primarily responsible for civil aviation regulation?

  • A CAA
  • B PIA
  • C NHA
  • D FWO
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Correct Answer: Option A — CAA
Explanation: The Civil Aviation Authority CAA regulates civil aviation operations airport management and aviation safety standards across Pakistan's domestic and international airspace.
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Which Pakistani body is responsible for national identity card issuance and citizen registration?

  • A FIA
  • B NADRA
  • C FBR
  • D Ministry of Interior
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Correct Answer: Option B — NADRA
Explanation: The National Database and Registration Authority NADRA is responsible for issuing national identity cards and maintaining citizen registration records across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees public sector procurement rules?

  • A SECP
  • B PPRA
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PPRA
Explanation: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority PPRA establishes and enforces procurement rules for public sector organizations ensuring transparency in government contracting processes.
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Which Pakistani province's Chief Minister position frequently changes and is tested in current affairs MCQs?

  • A Punjab
  • B Sindh
  • C Balochistan
  • D All provinces collectively
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Correct Answer: Option D — All provinces collectively
Explanation: Chief Ministers of all four provinces Punjab Sindh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are frequently updated current affairs topics due to periodic political and administrative changes.
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Which institution's chairman position is commonly tested in Pakistan current affairs MCQs alongside provincial ministers?

  • A Senate Chairman
  • B National Assembly Speaker
  • C Both Senate Chairman and NA Speaker
  • D Neither
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Correct Answer: Option C — Both Senate Chairman and NA Speaker
Explanation: Both the Senate Chairman and National Assembly Speaker positions are commonly tested in Pakistan current affairs as key constitutional offices within the bicameral legislature.
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Which Pakistani exam preparation category includes Current Governors Chief Ministers and Chief Justices as recurring topics?

  • A Pakistan Affairs
  • B Islamic Studies
  • C General Science
  • D English Essay
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan Affairs
Explanation: Pakistan Affairs as an exam subject frequently tests knowledge of current officeholders including Governors Chief Ministers Chief Justices and Ambassadors across the country's institutions.
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Pakistan's federal budget for FY 2026-27 allocated funds for which major sector frequently tested in current affairs?

  • A Education
  • B Defence Affairs and Services
  • C Health
  • D Agriculture
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Correct Answer: Option B — Defence Affairs and Services
Explanation: Pakistan's federal FY 2026-27 budget allocated a significant amount for Defence Affairs and Services reflecting continued security challenges and regional tensions facing the country.
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Which Pakistani city saw eight people killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in January 2026?

  • A Lahore
  • B Islamabad
  • C Rawalpindi
  • D Karachi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Explanation: Eight people were killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad in January 2026 highlighting safety concerns around the use of gas cylinders at large public gatherings.
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Which Pakistani official confirmed indirect US-Iran negotiations were occurring via Pakistan in 2026?

  • A Shehbaz Sharif
  • B Ishaq Dar
  • C Khawaja Asif
  • D Mohsin Naqvi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ishaq Dar
Explanation: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran were taking place through Pakistani diplomatic channels during the 2026 crisis.
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Pakistan targeted which militant groups across the Afghan border according to mid 2026 reports?

  • A TTP and ISIS-K
  • B BLA and BRA
  • C Al-Qaeda and Daesh
  • D Lashkar-e-Taiba and JeM
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Correct Answer: Option A — TTP and ISIS-K
Explanation: Pakistan targeted TTP and ISIS-K fighters across the Afghan border in mid 2026 operations with the Taliban government reporting civilian casualties including children in the airstrikes.
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