#1121

What was the inflation rate milestone achieved by Pakistan in late 2024/2025?

(a) Dropped to single digits

(b) Increased to 40%

(c) Stabilized at 15%

(d) Deflation of -2%

Explanation: A major economic achievement highlighted in 2025 was the reduction of inflation to single digits (reported around 4.9% to 6.9% in various months), down from a high of 38%.

#1122

Which Pakistani student won a Gold Medal in the 'Innovation and Technology' category at the Asian Science Camp 2025?

(a) Malik Shahabuddin

(b) Ali Afzaal Muhammad

(c) Ayesha Farooq

(d) Zainab Bibi

Explanation: Ali Afzaal Muhammad, a student from Khyber Medical College Peshawar, won a Gold Medal at the Asian Science Camp 2025 for his project 'Sleep 10 Hours in 2'.

#1123

The 'Indus Shield' 2024-2025 was a major exercise conducted by which force?

(a) Pakistan Navy

(b) Pakistan Air Force

(c) Pakistan Army

(d) Pakistan Rangers

Explanation: Indus Shield is a large-scale regional air exercise hosted by the Pakistan Air Force, featuring participation from several allied nations to simulate modern air warfare.

#1124

Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as of November 2025?

(a) Ramiz Raja

(b) Zaka Ashraf

(c) Mohsin Naqvi

(d) Najam Sethi

Explanation: Mohsin Naqvi is the serving Chairman of the PCB. He was elected unopposed in February 2024 for a three-year term.

#1125

The 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed in late 2025, primarily focused on reforming which sector?

(a) Health and Education

(b) Judiciary and Defence

(c) Taxation and Trade

(d) Agriculture and Water

Explanation: The 27th Constitutional Amendment introduced major reforms in the judiciary (creating the Federal Constitutional Court) and defence (creating the Chief of Defence Forces post).

#1126

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.

#1127

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.

#1128

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).

#1129

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.

#1130

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.

#1131

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.

#1132

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.

#1133

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.

#1134

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.

#1135

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.

#1136

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.

#1137

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.

#1138

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.

#1139

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.

#1140

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.

January 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions