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1981
Consider the following statements regarding the economic concerns raised by business leaders in March 2026:
1. Business leaders argued that high interest rates discourage capital investment and modernization.
2. The SBP acknowledged a decline in exports alongside an increase in imports as a sign of slowing economic activity.
3. The business community unanimously agreed that the 10.5 percent interest rate was the optimal level for economic stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the concerns regarding investment and the SBP's own assessment of trade data. Statement 3 is incorrect because the business community expressed disappointment and advocated for a rate reduction, showing a lack of consensus on the optimality of the 10.5 percent rate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1982
Which organization's Secretary General described the SBP's decision to maintain the interest rate as a 'positive surprise'?
M. Abdul Aleem, the Secretary General of the Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), noted that the decision was a positive surprise given the anticipation of a rate hike due to regional war-type conditions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1983
What was the policy interest rate maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan as of March 10, 2026?
The State Bank of Pakistan's monetary policy committee decided to keep the interest rate at 10.5 percent in March 2026. This rate was maintained despite calls from the business community for a reduction to support industrial growth. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1984
Which city-based association president argued that a reduction of 100-150 basis points in the policy rate would have provided relief to the industry?
Abdul Rehman Fudda, President of the Site Association of Industry, stated that a reduction of 100-150 basis points would have helped exporters secure cheaper finance and expand production. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1985
According to the FPCCI President, what specific increase in petroleum prices has contributed to the rising business costs in Pakistan?
The FPCCI President highlighted that petroleum prices had increased by an exorbitant Rs 55 per litre, which, combined with high interest rates, has made industrial costs unsustainable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1986
Which US legislative provision was invoked by the Trump administration to impose a temporary global tariff of 10 per cent?
Following the invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs by the Supreme Court, the administration invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act to implement a temporary 10% global tariff. Section 301 is a separate process related to specific trade practice investigations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016679/finance-minister-aurangzeb-arrives-in-us-on-3-day-visit-expected-to-hold-talks-on-trade-finance-investment, 19 Jul 2026]
1987
Consider the following statements about the US-Canada trade situation as of July 2026:
1. The US President invoked Section 338 to retaliate against what the administration termed discriminatory trade practices.
2. The tariffs apply to a diverse range of goods including wine, cement, and ice hockey gear.
3. The US Trade Representative is currently holding bilateral talks regarding the USMCA with Canadian officials in Mexico City.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the US Trade Representative is holding bilateral talks with Mexico, having pointedly left Canada out of those specific negotiations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017209/us-imposes-new-50pc-tariffs-on-20bn-worth-of-canadian-products, 21 Jul 2026]
1988
Which of the following sectors was explicitly cited by the US administration as a reason for the discriminatory treatment leading to the 2026 tariffs?
The US administration identified dairy goods, along with alcohol and American-made cars, as sectors subject to discriminatory treatment by Canada, prompting the tariff response. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017209/us-imposes-new-50pc-tariffs-on-20bn-worth-of-canadian-products, 21 Jul 2026]
1989
Match List I (Organization/Entity) with List II (Representative/Role mentioned in the report):
1. OICCI — a. President
2. FPCCI — b. Secretary General
3. Site Association of Industry — c. President
4. SBP Monetary Policy Committee — d. Decision-making body
M. Abdul Aleem is the Secretary General of OICCI, Atif Ikram Sheikh is the President of FPCCI, and Abdul Rehman Fudda is the President of the Site Association of Industry. The SBP Monetary Policy Committee is the body responsible for interest rate decisions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
1990
Consider the following statements regarding the economic concerns raised by business leaders in March 2026:
1. Business leaders argued that high interest rates discourage capital investment and modernization.
2. The SBP acknowledged a decline in exports alongside an increase in imports as a sign of slowing economic activity.
3. The business community unanimously agreed that the 10.5 percent interest rate was the optimal level for economic stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the concerns regarding investment and the SBP's own assessment of trade data. Statement 3 is incorrect because the business community expressed disappointment and advocated for a rate reduction, showing a lack of consensus on the optimality of the 10.5 percent rate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
