#1381

In the current foreign policy context (2025), Pakistan's 'Look Africa' policy focuses on:

(a) Military alliances

(b) Untapped trade potential and diplomatic presence in the African continent

(c) Religious missions

(d) Banning African exports

Explanation: The 'Look Africa' initiative aims to enhance trade with African nations, which are among the fastest-growing economies globally. Pakistan has opened new embassies and organized trade expos in cities like Nairobi and Lagos to boost non-traditional exports.

#1382

In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan to discuss the 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs)?

(a) World Bank

(b) UN General Assembly (President of the 79th Session)

(c) IMF

(d) NATO

Explanation: The President of the UNGA visited Pakistan in 2025 to acknowledge Pakistan's progress on SDGs and its leadership role in climate diplomacy and UN peacekeeping missions, where Pakistan is one of the top troop contributors.

#1383

In early 2025, Pakistan and ______ signed a 'Trans-Afghan Railway' project agreement to connect the region.

(a) Iran and India

(b) Uzbekistan and Afghanistan

(c) China and Russia

(d) Turkey and Iraq

Explanation: The Trans-Afghan Railway project (Termez–Mazar-e-Sharif–Kabul–Peshawar) is a high-priority regional project intended to link the rail networks of Central Asia directly with Pakistan’s seaports, facilitating massive trade expansion.

#1384

Which country remains Pakistan's largest export destination in 2024-2025?

(a) China

(b) United States

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) United Kingdom

Explanation: Despite political fluctuations, the United States remains the largest single-country market for Pakistani exports, particularly in the textile and IT sectors. Maintaining economic ties with the US is a vital component of Pakistan's 'Geo-economic' strategy.

#1385

Which summit held in July 2001 between President Pervez Musharraf and PM Vajpayee failed to produce a joint statement due to disagreements over Kashmir?

(a) The Lahore Summit

(b) The Agra Summit

(c) The Delhi Summit

(d) The Islamabad Summit

Explanation: The Agra Summit was a high-stakes attempt to resolve bilateral issues. Despite extensive drafting, the talks collapsed primarily because India insisted on addressing cross-border terrorism, while Pakistan prioritized the centrality of the Kashmir dispute as the 'core issue'.

#1386

In the context of 2025, the 'Working Boundary' in Pakistani terminology refers to the border between:

(a) KP and Afghanistan

(b) Pakistani Punjab and Indian-Administered Jammu & Kashmir

(c) Gilgit and Ladakh

(d) Sindh and Gujarat

Explanation: Pakistan uses the term 'Working Boundary' for the border between its province of Punjab and the territory of Indian-Administered Kashmir, as it considers the latter to be disputed territory rather than a settled international border.

#1387

In late 2025, what remains the primary prerequisite set by Pakistan for resuming 'Full Bilateral Dialogue' with India?

(a) The sharing of nuclear technology

(b) The reversal of India's August 2019 decision on Kashmir

(c) The construction of a new railway

(d) The abolition of all visas

Explanation: Pakistan's official stance remains that no meaningful dialogue or normalization of ties (including trade) can occur until India revisits its 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which Islamabad views as an illegal annexation.

#1388

In the current 2024-2025 fiscal period, the majority of trade between Pakistan and India is conducted via:

(a) Wagah Land Border

(b) Sea routes through third countries (e.g., UAE)

(c) The Munabao Railway

(d) Direct air cargo

Explanation: Due to the suspension of direct bilateral trade since 2019, most essential goods and commercial trade are routed through third countries like the UAE. This indirect trade is significantly more expensive but continues to fulfill regional demand.

#1389

In 2025, which religious festival often sees 'Sweets Exchange' as a ritual of 'Border Diplomacy' at Wagah-Attari?

(a) Christmas

(b) Eid and Diwali

(c) Holi only

(d) Independence Day only

Explanation: Even during periods of low diplomatic activity, the Rangers and BSF continue the tradition of exchanging sweets on major religious festivals like Eid, Diwali, and national days. This is seen as a 'soft protocol' to maintain a minimum level of professional cordiality.

#1390

The second phase of CPEC, currently underway in 2024-2025, focuses primarily on which of the following?

(a) Road construction only

(b) Industrialization, Agriculture, and IT

(c) Building new dams

(d) Military bases

Explanation: CPEC Phase II marks a shift from infrastructure and energy to socio-economic development. The current focus includes the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), agricultural modernization, and Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation to boost Pakistan's industrial exports.

#1391

Pakistan launched which communication satellite in 2025 with Chinese assistance?

(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 was developed in collaboration with China to enhance Pakistan's digital infrastructure, including high-speed internet and digital television services.

#1392

Which city was declare as South Asia's cleanest city in 2025, a point of pride discussed during Pak-China urban planning forums?

(a) Islamabad

(b) Lahore

(c) Peshawar

(d) Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad was ranked as the cleanest city in South Asia in 2025. This achievement has been highlighted in regional forums as a result of robust waste management and environmental policies, some of which involved technical exchange with Chinese urban experts.

#1393

Which major dam in Pakistan is being built with Chinese assistance under the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' security framework in 2024-2025?

(a) Mangla Dam

(b) Diamer-Bhasha Dam

(c) Warsak Dam

(d) Rawal Dam

Explanation: The Diamer-Bhasha dam is a massive project on the Indus River. Chinese firms are providing critical engineering and financial support. Due to its strategic importance, it is covered under the enhanced security protocols following the 2024 attacks on Chinese nationals.

#1394

In 2025, Pakistan and China agreed to cooperate on which new high-tech sector?

(a) Time travel

(b) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing

(c) Building wooden ships

(d) Printing newspapers only

Explanation: Reflecting modern trends, the 2024-2025 Pak-China digital agenda includes cooperation in AI, big data, and quantum computing. This is intended to modernize Pakistan's IT sector and governance through Chinese expertise.

#1395

In 2025, which city hosted the 'Pak-China Digital Investment Summit'?

(a) Beijing

(b) Islamabad

(c) Shenzhen

(d) Guangzhou

Explanation: Islamabad hosted the Digital Investment Summit in early 2025. The event brought together hundreds of tech startups and Chinese venture capitalists to explore opportunities in Pakistan's growing digital economy.

#1396

As of 2024-2025, the primary security concern for Pakistan regarding Afghanistan is the presence of which group?

(a) Al-Qaeda

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

(c) ISIS-K

(d) The Northern Alliance

Explanation: Pakistan maintains that the TTP (often called the 'Fitna al-Khawarij' by the state) uses Afghan soil as a base to launch attacks inside Pakistan. This issue has become the 'red line' in bilateral relations, with Islamabad demanding that the Afghan interim government disarm these militants or hand them over.

#1397

The 'Trans-Afghan Railway' project, discussed in 2024-2025, seeks to connect Pakistan with which Central Asian country via Afghanistan?

(a) Kazakhstan

(b) Uzbekistan

(c) Tajikistan

(d) Kyrgyzstan

Explanation: The Trans-Afghan Railway project aims to link Termez (Uzbekistan) with Peshawar (Pakistan) via Mazar-e-Sharif and Kabul. This project is a pillar of Pakistan’s 'Geo-economics' strategy, intended to provide Central Asian states with access to the Arabian Sea via Pakistani ports like Gwadar and Karachi.

#1398

What is Pakistan's official stance on the recognition of the Taliban-led interim government as of late 2025?

(a) Pakistan was the first to recognize it

(b) Pakistan follows a 'regional consensus' approach and has not yet granted formal recognition

(c) Pakistan has officially banned all contact with the Taliban

(d) Pakistan has recognized it as a provincial government only

Explanation: While Pakistan maintains a functional relationship and has an active diplomatic mission in Kabul, it has not officially recognized the Taliban government. Islamabad maintains that recognition should come through a collective regional and international consensus, linked to issues like inclusive governance and counter-terrorism.

#1399

In the current 2025 context, the SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) of Pakistan views Afghanistan as:

(a) A military rival only

(b) A key transit partner for the 'Central Asian Connectivity' vision

(c) A source of cheap electricity

(d) A non-factor in economic plans

Explanation: Under its geo-economic framework, the SIFC prioritizes the 'Transit and Connectivity' pillar. Facilitating trade with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan through Afghanistan is seen as essential for making Pakistan a regional trade hub, provided security challenges are managed.

#1400

In 2025, which city in Pakistan continues to host the largest number of Afghan refugees globally?

(a) Karachi

(b) Peshawar

(c) Quetta

(d) Islamabad

Explanation: Peshawar and its surrounding districts have historically hosted the highest concentration of Afghan refugees since 1979. This has significantly influenced the city's demographics, culture, and economy, making it the hub of the Afghan diaspora in Pakistan.

July 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions