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On February 18, 2026, which social safety net program in Pakistan announced increased payments for women ahead of Ramadan?
A Ehsaas Program
B Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
C Punjab Khidmat Card
D Zakat Fund
Correct Answer: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
Explanation:

Chairperson of BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid disclosed that the Benazir Kafalat quarterly stipend will be raised from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500

Which project's security did Pakistan recently reassure Barrick Gold about on 18 February 2026?
A Dasu Dam
B Thar Coal Project
C Reko Diq Project
D Saindak Project
Correct Answer: Reko Diq Project
In which regiment did Harcharan Singh serve before promotion?
A Frontier Force
B Baloch Regiment
C Armored Corps
D Air Defence Regiment
Correct Answer: Baloch Regiment
Explanation:

  • Harcharan Singh was born in 1987 in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan — the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
    He originally joined the Pakistan Army in 2007 at age 20 and was commissioned as an officer after completing training at the Pakistan Military Academy.
  • Singh began his career in the Ordnance Corps and later volunteered for a combat role, serving with the 12th Battalion of the Baloch Regiment in operational and border areas.

Who recently became the first Sikh officer in the Pakistan Army to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel?
A Harcharan Singh
B Major Kailash Kumar
C Arshad Naseem
D Syed Aamer Raza
Correct Answer: Harcharan Singh
Explanation:

  • Harcharan Singh became the first Sikh officer in the Pakistan Army to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
  • Harcharan Singh was born in 1987 in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan — the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
  • He originally joined the Pakistan Army in 2007 at age 20 and was commissioned as an officer after completing training at the Pakistan Military Academy.
    Singh began his career in the Ordnance Corps and later volunteered for a combat role, serving with the 12th Battalion of the Baloch Regiment in operational and border areas

Who has been appointed as the new IGP of Azad Kashmir?
A Dr. Usman Anwar
B Faisal Shahkar
C Cap (R) Liaqat Ali Malik
D Rao Sardar Ali Khan
Correct Answer: Cap (R) Liaqat Ali Malik
Explanation:

  • Cap (R) Liaqat Ali Malik has been appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Who has been awarded the Medal of Honour by Indonesia?
A General Asim Munir
B Admiral Naveed Ashraf
C Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sindhu
D Qamar Javed Bajwa
Correct Answer: Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sindhu
Explanation:

  • Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, was awarded the Medal of Honour, which is the highest award of the Indonesian Air Force, during his official visit to Indonesia. The award was given in recognition of his efforts to strengthen professional and defense cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia.

Which major relief package was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 14 February 2026?
A Ehsaas Emergency Cash
B Rs 38 billion Ramadan Package
C Benazir Kafaalat Update
D National Health Card Expansion
Correct Answer: Rs 38 billion Ramadan Package
Explanation:

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a Rs38 billion Ramazan Relief Package

On 12 February 2026, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projected the country's GDP growth for the fiscal year 2025–26 to be:
A 2.5% to 3.5%
B 3.75% to 4.75%
C 5.0% to 6.0%
D 1.0% to 2.0%
Correct Answer: 3.75% to 4.75%
Explanation:

  • The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its FY26 growth forecast to 3.75–4.75% at its January meeting.
  • 0.5 percentage point higher than its previous range,

Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of PEMRA?
A Shireen Mazari
B Ambreen Jan
C Bushra Anjum
D Ayesha Malik
Correct Answer: Ambreen Jan
Explanation:

  • Ambreen Jan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of PEMRA.

What is the main purpose of the “Nishan-e-Pakistan” system?
A Passport issuance
B Voter registration
C Online identity verification
D Tax collection
Correct Answer: Online identity verification
Explanation:

  • The system is designed to verify identities digitally.