Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
Who is the current Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, representing the PPP?
Answer:
Faisal Kundi
Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior PPP leader from Dera Ismail Khan and former Deputy Speaker, was appointed as the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in May 2024. He has often been at loggerheads with the PTI provincial government over administrative and political issues.
2
Who serves as the Governor of Sindh, having held the position since October 2022?
Answer:
Kamran Tessori
Kamran Tessori of the MQM-P is the Governor of Sindh. He is known for his highly active and public-oriented style, opening the Governor House for IT courses and public grievances, and maintaining a bridge between the MQM-P and the federal establishment.
3
Who is the current Governor of Punjab, representing the PPP as part of the power-sharing agreement?
Answer:
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan was sworn in as the Governor of Punjab in May 2024. His appointment was a result of the agreement between the PPP and PML-N, where the PPP was given governorships in Punjab and KP in exchange for supporting the federal and Punjab governments.
4
Who is the current Emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), elected in 2024 to lead the party?
Answer:
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq. Previously the head of the party in Karachi, he is known for his 'Rights of Karachi' campaign and has brought a more aggressive and proactive style of leadership to the national level.
5
Who is the leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), which is a key partner in the federal coalition?
Answer:
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui is the Convener of the MQM-P. Under his leadership, the party rejoined the federal government in 2024, holding key portfolios like Science and Technology and Education, while advocating for the rights of urban Sindh and local government empowerement.
6
Who serves as the Federal Minister for Petroleum and is a key figure in energy negotiations as of 2025?
Answer:
Dr. Musadik Malik
Dr. Musadik Malik of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Petroleum. He is a professional with extensive experience in the energy sector and is currently leading efforts to secure long-term LNG deals and exploring regional energy pipelines like TAPI.
7
Who is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, serving as the primary spokesperson for the federal government?
Answer:
Attaullah Tarar
Attaullah Tarar was appointed as the Federal Minister for Information in March 2024. A young and vocal leader of the PML-N, he is responsible for managing the government's narrative, dealing with the media, and countering the opposition's digital campaigns.
8
Which leader serves as the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives in 2025?
Answer:
Ahsan Iqbal
Ahsan Iqbal of the PML-N is the Federal Minister for Planning. He is known as the primary architect of 'Vision 2025' and is the lead focal person for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, working to revive the momentum of the corridor's second phase.
9
Who was elected as the Chairman of the PTI in December 2023, succeeding Imran Khan due to legal requirements?
Answer:
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was elected as the Chairman of PTI in an internal party election after Imran Khan was disqualified from holding party office due to the Toshakhana case. He represents the legal and organizational face of the party in the absence of the founder.
10
Who is the current Federal Minister for Defense, known for his long-standing association with the PML-N?
Answer:
Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Khawaja Muhammad Asif, a veteran politician from Sialkot, serves as the Federal Minister for Defense in the current cabinet. He is a prominent spokesperson for the PML-N and has held this portfolio multiple times, managing the civilian government's relationship with the military establishment.