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Pakistan Current Affairs 5646 MCQs [Current Affairs]

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Which project is being backed by the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) to utilize Sutlej river floodwaters?
A Indus Canal
B Cholistan Canal project
C Thal Reservoir
D Ravi Waterway
Correct Answer: Cholistan Canal project
Explanation:

  • The Cholistan Canal Project (also known as the Cholistan Flood Feeder or Mehfooz Shaheed Canal) is being backed by the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) to utilize Sutlej River floodwaters. This ~800 million USD project aims to irrigate 1.2 million acres in southern Punjab to boost agriculture. 

Pakistan recently resumed direct flights with which country after a 14-year hiatus?
A Bangladesh
B Uzbekistan
C India
D Rwanda
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation:

  • After a 14-year hiatus, the first direct flight between Pakistan and Bangladesh landed at Jinnah International Airport.

As of January 29, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reserves were reported at:
A $14.50 billion
B $15.25 billion
C $16.10 billion
D $17.00 billion
Correct Answer: $16.10 billion
Who signed the agreement to conclude the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on January 29, 2026?
A Government of Pakistan and IMF
B Ministry of Aviation and China-Pak Consortium
C Pakistan Army and Saudi Investors
D Government of Pakistan and Arif Habib-led consortium
Correct Answer: Government of Pakistan and Arif Habib-led consortium
Explanation:

  • Defence Secretary Lieutenant General retired Muhammad Ali, Secretary Privatization Commission Usman Bajwa, CEO PIA Holding Company Asad Rasool, Chairman Arif Habib Corporation Limited Arif Habib, Director Fatima Fertilizer Fazal Ahmed, CEO Lake City Gohar Ejaz, Ms Farhana Feroze from City School, and CEO of PIACL Amir Hayat signed the documents

Which court recently upheld the authority of Parliament to pass the "Super Tax" with retrospective effect?
A Supreme Court of Pakistan
B Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)
C Lahore High Court
D Islamabad High Court
Correct Answer: Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)
Explanation:

  • In a landmark ruling on Jan 27-28, the FCC rejected all petitions against the tax, affirming the government's revenue-raising powers.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its policy rate at what percentage in the first MPC meeting of 2026?
A 9.5%
B 12%
C 10.5%
D 8.5%
Correct Answer: 10.5%
Explanation:

  • The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its policy rate at 10.5 percent in the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2026, held on January 26, 2026. 

Which Pakistani energy company announced a new gas discovery in Balochistan’s Dera Bugti on Jan 28?
A Mari Energies
B OGDCL
C PPL
D Sui Southern
Correct Answer: Mari Energies
Explanation:

  • Mari Energies Limited has announced a successful gas discovery at the Tibri-1 exploratory well in the Kalchas South Block, located in Dera Bugti Balochistan’s 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently vowed to eliminate which disease with the support of the Gates Foundation?
A Malaria
B Polio
C COVID-19
D Tuberculosis
Correct Answer: Polio
Explanation:

  • Pakistan remains one of the last two polio-endemic countries globally; the government is implementing a "comprehensive strategy" to eradicate it by the end of 2026.

Which UAE-based deal did Pakistan recently face a "jolt" from after the UAE's exit?
A Gwadar Free Zone Project
B Islamabad Airport deal
C Karachi Port Management
D Lahore Metro Rail
Correct Answer: Islamabad Airport deal
Explanation:

  • The UAE's withdrawal from the Islamabad Airport outsourcing deal is seen as a setback for Pakistan's privatization efforts.

What is the name of the upcoming landmark government-led AI event Pakistan is set to host in 2026?
A Pak AI Summit
B Digital Pakistan Week
C Indus AI Week 2026
D Global AI Expo
Correct Answer: Indus AI Week 2026
Explanation:

  • This event aims to drive national and global collaboration in Artificial Intelligence