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October 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#19101
Which of the following statements regarding the legislative status of the Federal Constabulary bill on March 13, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The bill sought to shift all powers and assets of the FC to the Federal Constabulary.
(b) The bill was introduced through a supplementary agenda.
(c) The bill faced criticism for granting the federal government broad authority to use the force nationwide.
(d) The bill was successfully passed by both Houses of Parliament on the same day.
Explanation: The bill was NOT passed; the legislative process was halted due to a lack of quorum. The other statements accurately reflect the content and procedural context of the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
#19102
According to the Prime Minister's statement on May 9, 2026, which issue remains an 'unfinished agenda of Partition'?
(a) The Iran-US conflict
(b) The Kashmir issue
(c) The Afghanistan border dispute
(d) The Gwadar port development
Explanation: The Prime Minister reiterated that the Kashmir issue is an unfinished agenda of Partition and is critical for strategic stability in South Asia. The other options are unrelated to the historical context of the Partition of the subcontinent. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998951/etched-in-history-pm-shehbaz-says-pakistan-cannot-be-intimidated-or-subdued-as-nation-marks-marka-i-haq-anniversary, 09 May 2026]
#19103
Which ministry in Pakistan issued the official denial regarding the alleged targeted deportation of Pakistanis from the UAE on May 8, 2026?
(a) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(b) Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis
(c) Ministry of Interior
(d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation: The Ministry of Interior issued the statement on X (formerly Twitter) to clarify that no sect-specific deportations were occurring. While the Foreign Office also addressed the matter, the primary denial regarding the nature of the deportations originated from the Interior Ministry. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1998692/interior-ministry-denies-reports-of-country-or-sect-specific-deportation-of-pakistanis-from-uae, 08 May 2026]
#19104
In which stadium was the second ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh held in March 2026?
(a) Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
(b) Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
(c) Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
(d) Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
Explanation: The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The other options are also cricket venues in Bangladesh but were not the site of this specific match. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#19105
What is the name of the military operation launched by Pakistan in late February 2026 following cross-border firing?
(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
(c) Operation Khyber-Shield
(d) Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Explanation: Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was initiated by Pakistan in response to unprovoked firing from across the border. The other options refer to historical or hypothetical military operations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981371/brief-pause-in-fighting-between-pak-afghan-forces-to-identify-retrieve-body-at-torkham, 12 Mar 2026]
#19106
Nehal Hashmi was appointed as the Governor of Sindh in 2026 as a representative of which political party?
(a) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
(b) Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)
(c) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
(d) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Explanation: Nehal Hashmi is a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). His appointment was recommended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who leads the PML-N. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
#19107
Which of the following statements regarding the appointment of the Sindh Governor in 2026 is INCORRECT?
(a) The appointment was made on the advice of the Prime Minister.
(b) The President of Pakistan granted the final approval for the appointment.
(c) The appointment process involved the signing of a formal Commission of Appointment.
(d) The MQM-P was consulted and provided prior consent for the removal of the incumbent governor.
Explanation: The MQM-P leadership, including Farooq Sattar, explicitly stated that they were not consulted and had no prior information regarding the removal of Kamran Tessori, making statement C incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981259/president-zardari-approves-appointment-of-pml-ns-nehal-hashmi-as-sindh-governor, 12 Mar 2026]
#19108
Who served as the match referee for the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh in March 2026?
(a) Adrian Holdstock
(b) Tanvir Ahmed
(c) Kumar Dharmasena
(d) Neeyamur Rashid Rahul
Explanation: Neeyamur Rashid Rahul of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees proposed the sanction. The others listed were on-field or third/fourth umpires. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981999/icc-reprimands-salman-ali-agha-for-breaching-code-of-conduct-in-bangladesh-odi, 14 Mar 2026]
#19109
Which parliamentary official presided over the National Assembly session on March 13, 2026, when the quorum issue was raised?
(a) Speaker of the National Assembly
(b) Chairman of the Senate
(c) Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
(d) Leader of the Opposition
Explanation: Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah was presiding over the session when the opposition pointed out the lack of quorum. The Speaker and Chairman of the Senate were not the presiding officers for this specific session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
#19110
Which of the following statements regarding the legislative events of March 12, 2026, is INCORRECT?
(a) The bill sought to shift all powers and assets of the FC to the Federal Constabulary.
(b) The opposition protested by tearing apart copies of the agenda.
(c) Amendments proposed by Syed Naveed Qamar were approved before the session was prorogued.
(d) The Deputy Speaker immediately accepted the opposition's call for a count of members.
Explanation: The Deputy Speaker, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, ignored the opposition's initial calls for a count of members. He only acted after the lack of quorum was formally pointed out by an MNA. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-of-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 12 Mar 2026]
#19111
What is the total value of the emergency fund that the government plans to utilize to absorb petroleum price shocks as of 2026-03-12?
(a) Rs289 billion
(b) Rs589 billion
(c) Rs489 billion
(d) Rs389 billion
Explanation: The government has allocated a Rs389 billion emergency fund to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices on domestic consumers. Other options represent incorrect figures that do not align with the official fiscal planning mentioned. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981355/govt-mulling-not-hiking-prices-of-petroleum-products-further-despite-increase-in-global-market, 12 Mar 2026]
#19112
Which political figure pointed out the lack of quorum in the National Assembly on March 12, 2026?
(a) Tallal Chaudhry
(b) Shahid Khattak
(c) Syed Naveed Qamar
(d) Ghulam Mustafa Shah
Explanation: PTI-backed MNA Shahid Khattak pointed out the lack of quorum to the Deputy Speaker. This action effectively halted the legislative proceedings on the bill. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-of-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 12 Mar 2026]
#19113
What is the primary reason the opposition was able to halt the legislative process for the Federal Constabulary bill on March 13, 2026?
(a) A presidential veto
(b) Lack of quorum
(c) Supreme Court stay order
(d) None of these
Explanation: The opposition pointed out the lack of quorum, which is the minimum number of members required to conduct parliamentary proceedings. Once the lack of quorum was established, the chair was forced to prorogue the session. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981390/pointing-out-lack-of-quorum-in-na-opposition-blocks-passage-of-bill-seeking-to-upgrade-fc-to-federal-force, 13 Mar 2026]
#19114
What was the age of the suspect, Kamal Singh Jamwal, at the time of his arrest on March 12, 2026?
(a) 53 years
(b) 73 years
(c) 63 years
(d) 83 years
Explanation: Official reports identified the attacker as a 63-year-old man. He claimed to have been planning the attack for approximately two decades. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981258/man-arrested-after-attempt-on-life-of-former-occupied-kashmir-cm-farooq-abdullah, 12 Mar 2026]
#19115
Which of the following is NOT a stated area of focus for the IMF discussions with Pakistan in 2026?
(a) Immediate privatization of all state-owned enterprises
(b) Maintaining a sufficiently tight monetary policy
(c) Advancing reforms to improve the viability of the energy sector
(d) Sustaining fiscal consolidation to strengthen public finances
Explanation: The IMF statement highlighted fiscal consolidation, monetary policy, and energy sector reforms as key areas of progress. Immediate privatization of all state-owned enterprises is not listed as a specific focus area in the mission's end-of-mission statement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981220/imf-mission-fails-to-reach-staff-level-agreement-with-pakistan-talks-to-continue, 12 Mar 2026]
#19116
Consider the following statements about the security incident on March 12, 2026: 1. The suspect claimed to have been planning the attack for nearly twenty years. 2. Farooq Abdullah was serving as the incumbent Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of the attack. 3. The weapon used by the assailant was recovered by security forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the suspect cited a twenty-year plan. Statement 2 is incorrect because Farooq Abdullah is a former Chief Minister, not the incumbent. Statement 3 is correct as the firearm was recovered from the suspect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981258/man-arrested-after-attempt-on-life-of-former-occupied-kashmir-cm-farooq-abdullah, 12 Mar 2026]
#19117
Which of the following statements regarding the March 12, 2026, incident is INCORRECT?
(a) Multiple congregants were confirmed dead inside the synagogue.
(b) The gunman was killed during the exchange of fire with security.
(c) The Jewish Federation of Detroit placed agencies in lockdown.
(d) Law enforcement had been on high alert for potential threats.
Explanation: It was reported that no individuals were confirmed hurt except for the shooter. Therefore, the statement claiming multiple congregants were killed is false. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981410/gunman-dead-after-attack-on-michigan-synagogue, 12 Mar 2026]
#19118
Consider the following statements about the IHC ruling on 2026-03-12: 1. The court held that prison authorities are obligated to inform relatives when a prisoner develops a serious medical condition. 2. The court ruled that its inherent powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure allow it to override executive decisions regarding prison transfers. 3. The court noted that the Adiala jail superintendent had already taken steps to ensure the prisoner's medical treatment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per Rule 795 of the Pakistan Prison Rules. Statement 3 is correct as the court acknowledged the jail superintendent's report. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court explicitly stated it cannot invoke its inherent power to interfere with or substitute the power vested in the executive. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981293/ihc-orders-formation-of-medical-board-on-plea-seeking-imrans-transfer-to-shifa-international-hospital, 12 Mar 2026]
#19119
Which of the following categories of educational institutions in Islamabad were included in the public holiday notification for March 13, 2026?
(a) Public schools only
(b) Private universities only
(c) Both public and private institutions
(d) None of these
Explanation: The notification explicitly stated that the holiday applies to all educational institutions, encompassing both public and private sectors, including schools, colleges, and universities within the revenue limits of the ICT. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981400/educational-institutions-to-remain-closed-in-islamabad-on-friday, 12 Mar 2026]
#19120
Consider the following statements about the diplomatic visit of March 12, 2026: 1. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Saudi Crown Prince. 2. The discussions focused exclusively on bilateral trade agreements. 3. Pakistan expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia regarding the current regional security challenges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the visit was at the invitation of the Crown Prince. Statement 3 is correct regarding the expression of solidarity. Statement 2 is incorrect because the discussions focused on regional security and the ongoing conflict, not exclusively on trade. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981279/as-war-in-middle-east-escalates-pm-shehbaz-departs-on-brief-visit-to-saudi-arabia, 12 Mar 2026]