#1101

The 'Fitna al-Khawarij' is the official term used by the Pakistani state in 2024-2025 to describe which militant group based in Afghanistan?

(a) Al-Qaeda

(b) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

(c) ISIS-K

(d) Northern Alliance

Explanation: In 2024, the government and military officially adopted the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for the TTP. This narrative shift aims to delegitimize the group's religious credentials and highlight their role as internal destabilizers who misuse religion for terrorism. This remains a central point of diplomatic friction with the Afghan interim government, which Pakistan accuses of providing sanctuaries to the group.

#1102

The 'Besham attack' in March 2024 created a temporary diplomatic challenge in Pakistan's relationship with which neighbor?

(a) Afghanistan

(b) China

(c) Iran

(d) Russia

Explanation: Five Chinese engineers working on the Dasu dam were killed in a suicide attack in Besham. This incident led to heightened security concerns from Beijing and required the Pakistani government to provide multi-layered security guarantees for CPEC projects. It highlighted the risk posed by militants targeting foreign investment to weaken Pakistan's economic diplomacy.

#1103

The 'Joint Border Management Committee' (JBMC) was revitalized in 2024 to manage the 909 km border between Pakistan and which country?

(a) Afghanistan

(b) Iran

(c) India

(d) China

Explanation: The JBMC focuses on improving security and trade facilitation between Pakistan and Iran. Following the missile exchanges of January 2024, both nations agreed to strengthen this committee to prevent future misunderstandings and to coordinate intelligence sharing against militant groups operating in the rugged border region.

#1104

Which international body provided a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility to Pakistan in 2024, emphasizing economic and regional stability?

(a) World Bank

(b) IMF

(c) Asian Development Bank

(d) G20

Explanation: In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a $7 billion program for Pakistan. A prerequisite for this bailout was the assurance of financial support and debt rollovers from regional partners like China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, highlighting the link between economic diplomacy and regional alliances.

#1105

The 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in 2024 in Pakistan was presented to international investors as a way to ensure:

(a) Banning religions

(b) Judicial predictability and efficiency through Constitutional Benches

(c) Abolishing the parliament

(d) Military rule

Explanation: The 26th Amendment was framed by the government as a reform to ensure a more efficient and predictable judicial system through specialized benches. For foreign investors, judicial predictability is essential for making long-term commitments to projects like Reko Diq and CPEC.

#1106

The term 'Geo-economics', which Pakistan's foreign policy has pivoted toward in 2024-2025, is primarily about:

(a) Territorial expansion

(b) Leveraging geography for regional trade, transit, and connectivity

(c) Isolation from neighbors

(d) Building more missiles

Explanation: Geo-economics represents a shift from a security-centric to an economy-centric worldview. Pakistan aims to turn its location into a land-bridge connecting Central Asia, China, and the Gulf, making regional stability a prerequisite for its own prosperity.

#1107

Which Pakistani official visited the SAARC Secretariat in 2024 to reiterate Pakistan's commitment to the regional bloc?

(a) The President

(b) The Foreign Minister

(c) The Mayor of Islamabad

(d) The head of NADRA

Explanation: Pakistan's Foreign Minister or senior diplomats frequently engage with the SAARC Secretary-General to emphasize that regional cooperation should not be held hostage to bilateral disputes, and that Pakistan remains ready to host the postponed summit.

#1108

In 2024, Pakistan strictly implemented which border policy to regulate the movement of Afghan nationals and curb illegal crossings?

(a) The Visa-on-Arrival scheme

(b) The One Document Regime

(c) The Open Border Policy

(d) The Tribal Permit System

Explanation: To enhance national security and formalize the economy, Pakistan fully implemented the 'One Document Regime' in 2024. This policy mandates that all Afghan nationals must possess a valid passport and a valid Pakistani visa for entry into the country, effectively ending the decades-old practice of allowing local tribes to cross the Durand Line using only local ID cards (Tazkira) or special permits.

#1109

The $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024 included structural benchmarks regarding which aspect of border trade?

(a) Increasing military spending

(b) Curbing cross-border smuggling and informal trade

(c) Banning Afghan imports

(d) Opening all border crossings for free trade

Explanation: The 2024 IMF EFF arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion emphasized fiscal discipline and structural reforms. A key component of these reforms involves curbing the massive 'grey economy' by tackling cross-border smuggling, particularly of petroleum and essential commodities from Afghanistan and Iran, to ensure that trade remains formal and taxable.

#1110

Which trilateral railway project, prioritized in 2024-2025, aims to connect Pakistan and Uzbekistan via Afghanistan?

(a) The Silk Road Link

(b) The Trans-Afghan Railway

(c) The CPEC Extension

(d) The TAPI Express

Explanation: The Trans-Afghan Railway project (Termez–Mazar-e-Sharif–Kabul–Peshawar) is a high-priority initiative for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. In 2024 and early 2025, technical discussions were fast-tracked to provide landlocked Central Asian states with access to the Arabian Sea via Pakistani ports (Gwadar and Karachi), fulfilling Pakistan's 'Geo-economics' vision of regional connectivity.

#1111

Which official term is used by the Pakistani state in 2024-2025 to describe the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), often cited as a major hurdle in Pak-Afghan relations?

(a) Freedom Fighters

(b) Fitna al-Khawarij

(c) Separatists

(d) Mujahideen

Explanation: In 2024, the government and military of Pakistan officially adopted the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for the TTP. This narrative shift is designed to delegitimize the group's religious claims and highlight their role as internal destabilizers who misuse Islamic tenets for terrorism. Pakistan continues to demand that the interim Afghan government take decisive action against the sanctuaries used by this group on Afghan soil.

#1112

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in June 2024 for which term?

(a) 2024-2025

(b) 2025-2026

(d) 2023-2024

Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term, receiving a massive 182 votes in the General Assembly. This is Pakistan's eighth time serving on the Council, where it intends to focus on the peaceful resolution of regional disputes, international counter-terrorism cooperation, and the rights of people under foreign occupation.

#1113

The 'Geneva Conference' hosted by the UN and Pakistan in January 2023 was aimed at mobilizing funds for:

(a) A new dam

(b) Climate Resilient Pakistan (Flood Recovery)

(c) Afghan transition

(d) The fight against Polio

Explanation: The 'International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan' was co-hosted by the UN and the Government of Pakistan in Geneva. It aimed to secure international support for the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) following the 2022 floods. The conference was highly successful, with international donors pledging over $9 billion.

#1114

Pakistan’s 2024-2025 foreign policy in the UN regarding the 'Middle East' is characterized by its demand for:

(a) A one-state solution

(b) A sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with Al-Quds as its capital

(c) Joining the NATO alliance

(d) Complete neutrality without humanitarian aid

Explanation: Consistently since its inception, Pakistan has used the UN platform to advocate for the rights of Palestinians. In 2024 and 2025, Pakistan has been at the forefront of demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and reiterating that regional peace is only possible through a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders and UN resolutions.

#1115

Which UN body's executive board did Pakistan get elected to for the 2024-2027 term, focusing on the rights of children?

(a) ILO

(b) UNICEF

(c) FAO

(d) ITU

Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the term 2024-2027. In this role, Pakistan aims to contribute to global policies regarding child health, education, and protection, reflecting its domestic commitment to the welfare of its large youth population.

#1116

In 2024, Pakistan was elected as the Vice President of which UN body in Geneva, focusing on international trade and development?

(a) World Trade Organization (WTO)

(b) UNCTAD (UN Conference on Trade and Development)

(c) WHO

(d) ILO

Explanation: Pakistan's election to the leadership of UNCTAD's Trade and Development Board in 2024 reflects its growing role in economic diplomacy. Pakistan uses this platform to advocate for a more equitable global trade system that benefits developing countries and addresses the 'digital divide'.

#1117

In late 2024, Pakistan hosted a major visit by which UN official to discuss 'Regional Stability and Afghan Refugees'?

(a) The head of UNESCO

(b) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Filippo Grandi)

(c) The head of the IMF

(d) The CEO of NASA

Explanation: High-level UN visits in 2024 centered on the 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan' initiated by Pakistan. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Islamabad to discuss the voluntary and dignified return of Afghan nationals and to seek continued support for those who remain vulnerable, ensuring a humanitarian balance.

#1118

Which Pakistani official co-chaired the UN General Assembly's 'Ad Hoc Committee' on the Cybercrime Treaty in 2024?

(a) A security general

(b) A senior diplomat from the Permanent Mission to the UN

(c) A local police officer

(d) The head of a bank

Explanation: Pakistan has played a leading role in the drafting of the 'UN Convention against Cybercrime.' Pakistani diplomats have actively participated in negotiations to ensure that the treaty protects state sovereignty while providing a robust framework for international cooperation against digital crimes.

#1119

In 2024, Pakistan was elected to the 'Executive Board' of which UN agency that focuses on world food security?

(a) WHO

(b) WFP (World Food Programme)

(c) ILO

(d) UNESCO

Explanation: Pakistan's membership in the WFP Executive Board is significant as the country is both a major producer of food and a recipient of WFP assistance during floods. Pakistan uses this position to advocate for the 'Right to Food' and stable global commodity prices for the developing world.

#1120

The '26th Constitutional Amendment' in Pakistan (2024) was discussed in UN legal forums as an example of: