#2081

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.

#2082

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.

#2083

Which communication satellite was launched by Pakistan in May 2024 to enhance broadband and digital connectivity?

(a) PakSat-1R

(b) PakSat-MM1

(c) PRSS-1

(d) iCube-Qamar

Explanation: PakSat-MM1 (Multi-Mission Satellite 1) was launched in May 2024 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. It is designed to provide high-speed internet, direct-to-home (DTH) services, and improved communication coverage across Pakistan, serving as a critical component of the 'Digital Pakistan' vision.

#2084

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.

#2085

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.

#2086

Which Gulf country pledged a $10 billion investment in Pakistan following PM Shahbaz Sharif's visit in May 2024?

(a) Qatar

(b) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Kuwait

Explanation: During a high-level visit to Abu Dhabi in May 2024, the UAE leadership pledged to invest $10 billion in various sectors of the Pakistani economy. This commitment was facilitated by the SIFC and focused on ports, logistics, energy, and digital infrastructure.

#2087

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.

#2088

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.

#2089

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.

#2090

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.

#2091

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.

#2092

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.

#2093

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.

#2094

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.

#2095

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.

#2096

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.

#2097

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.

#2098

In May 2013, the PPP government became the first to hand over power to a leader of which party?

(a) PTI

(b) PML-N

(c) PML-Q

(d) MQM

Explanation: After the 2013 General Elections, the PPP, which saw a significant reduction in its seats, gracefully transitioned power to Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, completing the first democratic cycle in Pakistan's history.

#2099

Which constitutional amendment, passed in May 2018, finalized the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

(a) 23rd Amendment

(b) 24th Amendment

(c) 25th Amendment

(d) 26th Amendment

Explanation: The 25th Amendment was a landmark piece of legislation passed in the final days of the PML-N government in May 2018. It abolished the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) and merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the residents of tribal areas into the national legal and political mainstream.

#2100

Nawaz Sharif visited which country for the inauguration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014?

(a) USA

(b) India

(c) China

(d) Turkey

Explanation: In a rare diplomatic gesture, Nawaz Sharif traveled to New Delhi in May 2014 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi. The visit was seen as an attempt to restart the stalled peace process and improve bilateral relations between the two nuclear neighbors.

May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions