September 2025 Edition
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September 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1601
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and praised the 'Kartarpur Corridor' as a model for inter-faith harmony?
(a) UN General Assembly
(b) OIC
(c) The Arab League
(d) European Parliament
Explanation: The President of the UNGA visited Pakistan in early 2025. During the visit, they described the Kartarpur Corridor as a landmark project for religious diplomacy. The corridor connects India to one of the holiest sites for Sikhs in Pakistan, promoting people-to-people contact.
#1602
Pakistan’s 'Polio-Free' status goal in 2025 is supported by which philanthropic organization through the WHO?
(a) The Marshall Plan
(b) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(c) The Rockefeller Foundation
(d) The Aga Khan Foundation only
Explanation: The Gates Foundation is one of the largest donors to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Bill Gates has visited Pakistan and pledged continued support to the government to overcome the remaining hurdles (security and vaccine hesitancy) to eliminate the virus.
#1603
Which Pakistani official was elected as the Vice-President of the UN General Assembly's 79th session (2024-2025)?
(a) Munir Akram
(b) Permanent Representative from the mission in New York
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Foreign Minister
Explanation: Pakistan was elected as one of the Vice-Presidents of the 79th UNGA session. This role allows Pakistan to participate in the UN General Committee, which manages the Assembly’s work program and agenda, giving the country a voice in setting global priorities.
#1604
In early 2025, Pakistan and ______ discussed a 'Currency Swap' agreement to reduce reliance on the US Dollar for bilateral trade?
(a) USA
(b) Russia and Iran
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Australia
Explanation: Pakistan is exploring settling bilateral trade in local currencies (Ruble/Rial/Rupee) with Russia and Iran. This is part of a broader trend among developing nations to bypass the dollar-denominated global financial system and to manage foreign exchange shortages.
#1605
The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) identifies which sector as a 'Green' investment priority in 2025?
(a) Coal-fired power plants
(b) Corporate Farming and Mineral Extraction for EV batteries
(c) Tobacco farming
(d) None of the above
Explanation: The SIFC is promoting 'Green FDI.' It seeks investment in large-scale corporate farming using water-efficient technology and the mining of critical minerals like lithium and copper, which are essential for the global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy.
#1606
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and praised its 'Digital Pakistan' vision?
(a) World Bank
(b) UN General Assembly (79th Session President)
(c) NATO
(d) IMF
Explanation: The UNGA President visited Pakistan in early 2025. During the visit, they lauded Pakistan's progress in sustainable urban development and its 'Digital Pakistan' vision, which align with the regional goals of both the SCO and the UN's Sustainable Development Agenda.
#1607
In 2025, which international body's President visited Pakistan and acknowledged its sacrifices in the war against terrorism during a speech at the Foreign Office?
(a) World Bank
(b) UN General Assembly (President of the 79th Session)
(c) NATO
(d) Interpol
Explanation: The President of the UNGA visited Pakistan in 2025. This visit was diplomatically significant as it provided an opportunity for Pakistan to highlight its role in UN peacekeeping and its heavy human and economic losses in the global fight against extremism.
#1608
Which Muslim majority country is the largest exporter of palm oil to Pakistan as of 2024-2025?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Indonesia
(c) Egypt
(d) Jordan
Explanation: Indonesia is the primary supplier of palm oil to Pakistan. The bilateral trade relationship is robust, and both countries are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further boost commercial ties and investment.
#1609
Pakistan and Yemen gained the membership of UNO on 30 September, 1947.
(a) Iran
(b) Iraq
(c) Yemen
(d) Albania
Explanation: On September 30, 1947, both Pakistan and Yemen were formally admitted to the United Nations. While Pakistan entered as a newly independent state, Yemen joined as a sovereign kingdom, marking an early expansion of the UN's membership in the Muslim world.
#1610
The first US ambassador to Pakistan was appointed on September 20, 1947. His name was:
(a) Ayub Khan
(b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) Paul H. Alling
(d) None of these
Explanation: Paul H. Alling was appointed as the first United States Ambassador to Pakistan on September 20, 1947. He formally assumed his charge on September 23, 1947. This appointment signaled the early recognition of Pakistan's sovereignty by the United States and the beginning of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations.
#1611
The great loss occurred to infant Pakistan on September 11, 1948 was:
(a) Death of Liaquat Ali Khan
(b) Separation of East Pakistan
(c) Death of Quaid-i-Azam
(d) A massive earthquake in Quetta
Explanation: September 11, 1948, marks the passing of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. His death just one year after independence left a massive leadership vacuum in the newly formed state of Pakistan during its most critical formative phase.
#1612
In 2025, Pakistan Railways launched a 'Track Revamp Plan' worth how much?
(a) Rs 10 billion
(b) Rs 50 billion
(c) Rs 100 billion
(d) Rs 250 billion
Explanation: In November 2025, Pakistan Railways announced a massive Rs 100 billion rehabilitation project to upgrade 19 branch lines across the country, covering 2,479 kilometers of track to improve safety and connectivity.
#1613
In 2025, which international financial institution reaffirmed support for Pakistan's ML-1 railway project?
(a) World Bank
(b) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(d) Islamic Development Bank
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its support and finalized agreements for the ML-1 project in December 2025 as part of Pakistan's efforts toward economic and logistics modernization.
#1614
What is the total length of Pakistan's railway network as of 2025?
(a) 5,500 km
(b) 7,791 km
(c) 11,881 km
(d) 15,000 km
Explanation: Pakistan's total rail network is approximately 11,881 kilometers long, ranking it among the significant networks in the region, although active operational length varies based on maintenance.
#1615
The 'Panda Bond' initiative mentioned in 2025 news is related to financing projects from which country?
(a) USA
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) China
(d) United Kingdom
Explanation: A Panda Bond is a yuan-denominated sovereign bond issued by a non-Chinese issuer in China. Pakistan prepared to launch its first Panda bond in 2025 to diversify funding sources for CPEC and other projects.
#1616
The 'Hundred Years Vision' announced by the Maritime Ministry in 2025 focuses on what?
(a) Building a space port
(b) Developing 3-4 new deep-sea ports
(c) Paving every village road
(d) Nationalizing all airlines
Explanation: In November 2025, the Maritime Ministry announced a 'Hundred Years Vision' to establish three to four new deep-sea ports along Pakistan's coastline to handle projected trade volumes for 2035-2045.
#1617
What is the total value of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved by the IMF for Pakistan in September 2024?
(a) $3 Billion
(b) $5 Billion
(c) $7 Billion
(d) $9 Billion
Explanation: In September 2024, the IMF Executive Board approved a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million). This program aims to cement macroeconomic stability and create conditions for stronger, more inclusive, and resilient growth.
#1618
What is the primary focus of 'CPEC Phase II' as emphasized by both China and Pakistan in 2024-2025?
(a) Road construction only
(b) Energy generation only
(c) Industrialization, Agriculture, and Science & Tech
(d) Building more coal plants
Explanation: While Phase I focused on overcoming energy and infrastructure bottlenecks, Phase II shifts toward socio-economic development. The core priorities now include industrialization through Special Economic Zones (SEZs), agricultural modernization, and cooperation in science, technology, and information technology.
#1619
The 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower project, nearing completion in 2024-2025, is located in which district?
(a) Swat
(b) Mansehra
(c) Chitral
(d) Gilgit
Explanation: The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project is located on the Kunhar River in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the largest private sector hydropower projects under CPEC and is a key contributor to the national grid's renewable energy capacity.
#1620
In 2025, Pakistan Railways received its first batch of modern freight wagons and passenger coaches from which country under a modernization contract?
(a) USA
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Turkey
Explanation: As part of its railway modernization efforts, Pakistan has imported high-speed passenger coaches and freight wagons from China. This technology transfer also includes local manufacturing of these coaches at the Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory in Islamabad.