#1761

Which Pakistani city was declared as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Lahore

(c) Peshawar

(d) Karachi

Explanation: In 2025, Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia. The capital city of Pakistan is known for its high-quality urban planning, extensive green belts, and effective waste management systems. This recognition highlights the success of recent environmental initiatives and urban development projects aimed at maintaining the city's scenic beauty and ecological balance.

#1762

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 to enhance its digital infrastructure?

(a) PRSS-2

(b) PakSat-MM1

(c) Badr-C

(d) PakSat-1R

Explanation: Pakistan launched the PakSat-MM1 communication satellite in 2025. This advanced multi-mission satellite is designed to provide high-speed broadband, DTH services, and improved connectivity across the country. It marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's space program and its efforts to promote a digital economy and bridge the digital divide in remote areas.

#1763

The All-India Muslim League was founded in which city on December 30, 1906?

(a) Lahore

(b) Dhaka

(c) Karachi

(d) Lucknow

Explanation: The All-India Muslim League was established in Dhaka (now the capital of Bangladesh) following the annual meeting of the Muhammadan Educational Conference. The movement was led by Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah, Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk, and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk. The primary objective was to protect and advance the political rights and interests of the Muslims of India and to represent them before the British government.

#1764

Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated on August 14. In 2025, how many years of independence did Pakistan complete?

(a) 75 years

(b) 77 years

(c) 78 years

(d) 80 years

Explanation: Pakistan gained independence from British rule on August 14, 1947. In the year 2025, the nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day. This day is marked by flag-hoisting ceremonies, fireworks, and national songs to honor the struggle of the founding fathers, including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

#1765

On December 27, the nation observes the death anniversary of which prominent political leader?

(a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

(b) Benazir Bhutto

(c) Liaquat Ali Khan

(d) Nawaz Sharif

Explanation: Benazir Bhutto, the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim country, was assassinated on December 27, 2007, following a political rally in Rawalpindi. Her death anniversary is observed as a day of mourning by millions of her followers, and she is remembered for her struggle for democracy and women's rights.

#1766

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for which two-year term starting in 2025?

(a) 2024-2025

(b) 2025-2026

(d) 2027-2028

Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council with an overwhelming majority for the term 2025-2026. This victory reflected the success of Pakistan's 'Multilateral Diplomacy' and provided the government with a global platform to advocate for regional peace, the Kashmir issue, and the interests of the Global South.

#1767

Which major multi-purpose dam project on the Indus River reached significant construction milestones in 2024-2025 with the support of the SIFC?

(a) Mohmand Dam

(b) Diamer-Bhasha Dam

(c) Nai Gaj Dam

(d) Dasu Dam

Explanation: The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, located on the Indus River, is a vital national project for water storage and hydroelectric power generation. During the 2024-2025 period, the Shahbaz Sharif government prioritized its funding and construction speed, aiming to provide 4,500 MW of clean energy and 6.4 MAF of water storage capacity.

#1768

In 2025, which sector did the Shahbaz government prioritize for 'Digital Transformation' through the newly established Digital Infrastructure Fund?

(a) Heavy Industry

(b) SMEs and IT Exports

(c) Luxury Real Estate

(d) Traditional Crafts

Explanation: Through 2024-2025, the government placed a heavy focus on Information Technology and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). By providing specialized technology zones and fiscal incentives, the aim was to increase IT exports to over $5 billion and digitize government procurement processes to ensure transparency.

#1769

Which Pakistani airline was the primary target of the government's 'Privatization' drive in late 2024 and 2025?

(a) Airblue

(b) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

(c) Serene Air

(d) AirSial

Explanation: The privatization of PIA was a key condition of the IMF program and a central economic policy of the Shahbaz Sharif government in 2024-2025. The process involved segregating the airline's legacy debts into a separate holding company to make the core flight operations attractive to private investors and international airlines.

#1770

The 'Lining of Watercourses' project in 2025 was aimed at saving water in which primary sector?

(a) Industrial Manufacturing

(b) Agriculture

(c) Urban Housing

(d) Mining

Explanation: To combat water scarcity and increase agricultural productivity, the government launched a massive project for the concrete lining of earthen watercourses across Pakistan. This initiative aims to save millions of acre-feet (MAF) of water lost to seepage, directly benefiting small-scale farmers.

#1771

In 2025, the 'Besham' incident led to enhanced security protocols for which specific group of people in Pakistan?

(a) Foreign tourists

(b) Chinese engineers and workers

(c) Judges

(d) Media persons

Explanation: Following a terrorist attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers in Besham in March 2024, the government established a more rigorous multi-layered security system. This includes dedicated units of the Army and Rangers to protect all CPEC and non-CPEC projects involving Chinese nationals.

#1772

The 'E-Office' initiative was fully implemented across federal ministries in 2024-2025 to promote:

(a) Paperless governance and transparency

(b) Foreign language learning

(c) Social media use

(d) Evening shifts

Explanation: The E-Office system was designed to eliminate the 'red-tape' culture by digitizing file movements and approvals. By 2025, all federal ministries were transitioned to this system, significantly reducing delays and creating a digital trail for accountability.

#1773

Which Pakistani city was declared as the 'IT Hub' for the development of new Software Technology Parks in 2025?

(a) Karachi

(b) Lahore

(c) Islamabad

(d) Multan

Explanation: Islamabad saw the fastest growth in IT infrastructure during the Shahbaz government. In 2025, the inauguration of new Software Technology Parks and the provision of high-speed connectivity aimed to attract international tech giants and support the growing freelance community.

#1774

Which international body's 'GSP Plus' status for Pakistan was extended through 2025, benefiting the textile sector?

(a) United Nations

(b) European Union (EU)

(c) World Trade Organization (WTO)

(d) ASEAN

Explanation: The EU's GSP Plus status allows Pakistan duty-free access for its exports to the European market. The government successfully lobbied for its continuation through 2025, which is critical for the textile industry that accounts for nearly 60% of Pakistan's total exports.

#1775

The 'Benazir Income Support Programme' (BISP) was expanded in 2025 to include which new category of assistance?

(a) Electric bike subsidies

(b) Dynamic Registry for including deserving families who were previously left out

(c) Free international travel

(d) Stock market training

Explanation: In 2024-2025, the government launched the BISP 'Dynamic Registry' to update the socio-economic data of households. This allowed for the inclusion of millions of more deserving families and the implementation of a more accurate targeting system for cash transfers and educational stipends.

#1776

The 'Special Technology Zones Authority' (STZA) expanded its footprint in 2025 by providing special fiscal incentives to which industry?

(a) Automobile

(b) Semiconductors and chip design

(c) Textile

(d) Steel

Explanation: As part of the 'Digital Pakistan' push in 2025, the government offered 10-year tax holidays to companies setting up semiconductor design and hardware manufacturing units within technology zones, aiming to move Pakistan up the global value chain.

#1777

Which Pakistani province announced its first-ever 'Deficit-Free' budget in 2024-2025 through radical fiscal reforms?

(a) Sindh

(b) Punjab

(c) KPK

(d) None of the above

Explanation: The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, presented a budget for 2024-2025 that focused on revenue mobilization without increasing the deficit. The budget prioritized digital health, education, and the 'Kisan Card' scheme for agricultural growth.

#1778

In 2025, Pakistan successfully achieved its 'Export Target' for which product to the Chinese market under the second phase of CPFTA?

(a) Raw Cotton

(b) Cooked Meat and Cherries

(c) Luxury Carpets

(d) Sports Cars

Explanation: Under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Phase II, the government successfully negotiated sanitary and phytosanitary protocols. In 2024-2025, Pakistan began exporting large quantities of cooked beef and high-quality cherries to China, diversifying its export basket.

#1779

In 2025, which international rating agency upgraded Pakistan's 'Economic Outlook' from stable to positive following the IMF deal?

(a) Moody's

(b) Fitch

(c) S&P Global

(d) All of the above

Explanation: Following the approval of the $7 billion IMF program and signs of macroeconomic stabilization (such as falling inflation and stable exchange rates), all three major global rating agencies upgraded Pakistan's credit rating and outlook in late 2024 and 2025.

#1780

In 2025, what was the primary focus of the government's 'Educational Emergency' declared in federal areas?

(a) Building private universities

(b) Enrolling Out-of-School Children (OOSC) and providing lunch programs

(c) Changing the uniform

(d) Selling school land

Explanation: The government launched a nationwide drive to enroll the estimated 26 million children currently out of school. In federal areas, this included providing free meals and digital labs to attract students back to public schools and improve literacy rates by 2026.

December 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions