#1121

Who is the current President of Pakistan (2025)?

(a) Arif Alvi

(b) Asif Ali Zardari

(c) Shehbaz Sharif

(d) Bilawal Bhutto

Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan, having assumed office in March 2024 for a five-year term.

#1122

Pakistan's 'Raast' payment system reached what transaction milestone in 2025?

(a) Rs 1 Trillion

(b) Rs 5 Trillion

(c) Rs 10 Trillion

(d) Rs 20 Trillion

Explanation: The Raast instant payment system processed transactions worth over Rs 20 trillion, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's digital financial landscape.

#1123

Who is the Pakistani Permanent Representative to the United Nations (New York) as of 2025?

(a) Maleeha Lodhi

(b) Munir Akram

(c) Masood Khan

(d) Asim Iftikhar Ahmad

Explanation: Munir Akram continued to serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN during this period. (Note: Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is mentioned as the 'Alternate' PR or envoy to France in some contexts, but Munir Akram remains the primary PR).

#1124

Which Pakistani mountaineer made headlines for new summits in 2024/2025?

(a) Sajid Sadpara

(b) Naila Kiani

(c) Shehroze Kashif

(d) Samina Baig

Explanation: Naila Kiani has been consistently in the news for her mountaineering achievements, summiting multiple 8,000m peaks and receiving national awards.

#1125

Which Pakistani university was ranked number 1 in the country by QS World University Rankings 2025?

(a) LUMS

(b) NUST

(c) Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU)

(d) Punjab University

Explanation: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) consistently holds the top spot in Pakistan in the QS World University Rankings for 2025.

#1126

Who won the Silver medal in Javelin Throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025?

(a) Arshad Nadeem

(b) Yasir Sultan

(c) Muhammad Akhtar

(d) Shahnawaz

Explanation: Yasir Sultan won the Silver medal in Javelin Throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 with a throw of 76.04m, finishing second behind his compatriot Arshad Nadeem.

#1127

Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan (2025)?

(a) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

(b) Asad Qaiser

(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

(d) Qasim Suri

Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the Speaker of the National Assembly, having been elected after the 2024 general elections.

#1128

Who is the Chief Minister of Sindh (2025)?

(a) Qaim Ali Shah

(b) Murad Ali Shah

(c) Kamran Tessori

(d) Sharjeel Memon

Explanation: Syed Murad Ali Shah is the Chief Minister of Sindh, having been re-elected after the 2024 general elections.

#1129

Which Pakistani startup raised the highest funding in 2024/2025?

(a) Airlift

(b) Bazaar

(c) Sadapay

(d) Abhi

Explanation: Fintech startup 'Abhi' has been among the leaders in raising funding during this period, despite the overall funding winter.

#1130

The Pakistan Navy inducted which new class of submarines in 2024/2025?

(a) Agosta 90B

(b) Hangor Class

(c) Yuan Class

(d) Kilo Class

Explanation: Pakistan Navy inducted the first of the Hangor Class submarines (derived from China's Type 039B) aimed at bolstering maritime defence.

#1131

Who is the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan (2025)?

(a) Sadiq Sanjrani

(b) Yusuf Raza Gilani

(c) Sherry Rehman

(d) Farooq Naek

Explanation: Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani was elected as the Chairman of the Senate in April 2024.

#1132

Which Pakistani city was named the 'OIC City of Tourism' for 2025?

(a) Lahore

(b) Islamabad

(c) Skardu

(d) Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad was selected as the OIC City of Tourism for the year 2025 during the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers.

#1133

Who is the Finance Minister of Pakistan (late 2024/2025)?

(a) Miftah Ismail

(b) Muhammad Aurangzeb

(c) Ishaq Dar

(d) Shaukat Tarin

Explanation: Muhammad Aurangzeb, a former banker, serves as the Finance Minister of Pakistan in the Shehbaz Sharif administration.

#1134

Pakistan won the 'United Arab Classic' in 2025 in which sport?

(a) Cricket

(b) Baseball

(c) Football

(d) Hockey

Explanation: The Pakistan baseball team celebrated a victory by winning the United Arab Classic in 2025, defeating the host nation UAE.

#1135

Who is the Chief Minister of Balochistan (2025)?

(a) Jam Kamal Khan

(b) Sarfraz Bugti

(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo

(d) Sanaullah Zehri

Explanation: Sarfraz Bugti is the Chief Minister of Balochistan, having assumed office after the 2024 elections.

#1136

Who is the current Chairman of SUPARCO (as of 2024-2025)?

(a) Major General Amer Nadeem

(b) Muhammad Yousaf Khan

(c) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand

(d) Qaiser Anees Khurram

Explanation: Muhammad Yousaf Khan is the serving Chairman of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). He has been instrumental in overseeing recent missions like iCube-Q and Paksat MM1.

#1137

The 'HS-1' satellite, launched in October 2025, primarily features which technology?

(a) Radar Imaging

(b) Hyperspectral Imaging

(c) Thermal Sensing only

(d) Communication Transponders

Explanation: Pakistan's HS-1 satellite utilizes hyperspectral imaging technology. Unlike standard cameras, it captures hundreds of light bands to provide detailed data for agriculture and environmental monitoring.

#1138

Who is the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication (as of 2024-2025)?

(a) Aminul Haque

(b) Shaza Fatima Khawaja

(c) Umar Saif

(d) Anusha Rahman

Explanation: Shaza Fatima Khawaja serves as the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication in the current administration, overseeing the Digital Pakistan initiatives.

#1139

In 2025, which city was designated as the 'OIC City of Tourism', highlighting digital tourism initiatives?

(a) Lahore

(b) Islamabad

(c) Karachi

(d) Peshawar

Explanation: Islamabad was selected as the OIC City of Tourism for 2025, with plans to integrate digital tourism technologies.

#1140

Who is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan (as of 2025)?

(a) General Qamar Javed Bajwa

(b) General Raheel Sharif

(c) General Asim Munir

(d) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza

Explanation: General Asim Munir assumed the command of the Pakistan Army as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in November 2022. He is the 17th Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

April 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions