Pakistan Current Affairs — Recurring MCQs — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

The Protocol Agreement 2026 is a defence co-operation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait , aimed at enhancing the existing military cooperation framework. Signed by Kuwait's Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Signing date: 27 August 2026 (in Rawalpindi) ****

Sohail Khan Afridi is the current and 30 Chief Minister (CM) of KPK province since 13 October 2025 . He replaced Ali Amin Gandapur . He belongs to PTI .

Pakistan is the world's fifth- most populous country. The population density in Pakistan is 287 per km² (742 people per mi²). Pakistan world's second -largest Muslim population. The top 10 most p opulous countries in the world: China India The United States Indonesia Pakistan Brazil Nigeria Bangladesh Russia Mexico

EFF: US$7.0 billion RSF: US$1.4 billion Combined: US$8.4 billion The EFF supports economic stabilization and structural reforms. The RSF provides longer-term financing to address climate-related and external-resilience challenges.

Pakistan’s total budget outlay for FY 2016–17 was Rs. 4,894.9 billion . Additional information : 2017–18 → Rs. 5,103.8 billion 2018–19 → Rs. 5,932.5 billion 2019–20 → Rs. 8,238.1 billion 2020–21 → Rs. 7,137 billion 2021–22 → Rs. 8,487 billion 2022–23 → Rs. 9,502 billion 2023–24 → Rs. 14,460 billion 2024–25 → Rs. 18,877 billion 2025–26 → Rs. 17,573 billion 2026–27 → Rs. 18,771 billion

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term. Pakistan is scheduled to host SCO summit in Islamabad in 2027. Additional Information: The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001 The SCO currently comprises of Ten members states : China India Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Russia Pakistan Tajikistan Iran Uzbekistan Belarus *****

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2026-27 term. Additional Information: The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001 The SCO currently comprises of Ten members states : China India Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Russia Pakistan Tajikistan Iran Uzbekistan Belarus *****

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term. Additional Information: The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001 The SCO currently comprises of Ten members states : China India Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Russia Pakistan Tajikistan Iran Uzbekistan Belarus *****

The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan is Amjad Hussain Azar since July 6, 2026 . He belongs to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He succeeded caretaker Chief Minister Yar Muhammad . Click here for reference

Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani became the 17th prime minister of AJK in 2026. He replaced Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore . He belongs to PML-N. Click here for reference Updated & Verified on 01-09-2026

Pakistan will celebrate its 79th Independence Day with patriotic zeal and fervour on 14 August 2026. Pakistan came into being on 14 August 1947. ***

Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn ***

Medal: Gold Winning Throw: 92.97 m Date: 8 August 2024 Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008) Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever ; best in the world in 2024

Shahbaz Sharif became the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan. Appointed on 03 March 2024 Party affiliation: PML-N Predecessor: Anwar ul Haq Kakar Last updated and verified on 26-08-2026

An army officer was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Razmak area of North Waziristan district on 1 August 2026. Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi , 34, from Mianwali district was martyred during operation against TTP. ****

Name: Jameel Ahmad Term: 5 years, 19 August 2022 Previously, Murtaza Syed ====== History of State Bank The President o f Pakistan appoints the Governor. Term of five years. Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953. Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first female Governor of State Bank of Pakistan in 2006. Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Lieutenant General Nigar Johar became the first female Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army . She was also appointed as the first female Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army. She was promoted from Major General to Lieutenant General. She hails from Panjpeer, District Swabi , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ( KPK ).

Nehal Hashmi is the current Governor of Sindh. He became the 35th Governor of Sindh on 13 March 2026 . Additional information : 34th Governor: Kamran Khan Tessori (09 October 2022 – 12 March 2026) 33rd Governor: Imran Ismail (August 2018 – October 2022) ان سوالات کو ضرور پڑھیں · Current Governor KPK · Current Governor of Sindh · Current Governor of Punjab · Current Governor of Balochistan

Ishaq Dar is the current and 39th Foreign Minister of Pakistan Since March 2024. He replaced Jalil Abbas Jilani. Note : Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is the 4th Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Update & verified on 24-04-2026 Reference Click here

About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 ****

Ishaq Dar is the current deputy prime minister of Pakistan Appointment date: 28 April 2024 Status: A dditional Charge Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is the 4th Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Note: Ishaq Dar is also the current Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Iran on August 24, 2026 , to hold high-level talks with senior Iranian leadership. He is accompanied by interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. The visit is part of Islamabad's ongoing diplomatic push and mediation efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States. ***

The Home Minister of Malaysia who visited Pakistan in August 2026 is Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail. During the visit, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and deepen security coordination to combat terrorism, human smuggling, and drug trafficking. ***

The Home Minister of Malaysia who visited Pakistan in August 2026 is Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail. During the visit, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and deepen security coordination to combat terrorism, human smuggling, and drug trafficking. ***

In August 2026, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and deepen security coordination to combat terrorism, human smuggling, and drug trafficking. The agreement was reached in Islamabad during talks between Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail. ****

In August 2026, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and deepen security coordination to combat terrorism, human smuggling, and drug trafficking. The agreement was reached in Islamabad during talks between Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail. ****

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom from August 24 to 28, 2026 . During the visit, DPM Dar will meet the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State for Pakistan Stephen Doughty, as well as other senior members of the government. ***

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom from August 24 to 28, 2026 . During the visit, DPM Dar will meet the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State for Pakistan Stephen Doughty, as well as other senior members of the government. ***

Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Iran on August 24, 2026 , to hold high-level talks with senior Iranian leadership. The visit is part of Islamabad's ongoing diplomatic push and mediation efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States. ***

Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Iran on August 24, 2026 , to hold high-level talks with senior Iranian leadership. The visit is part of Islamabad's ongoing diplomatic push and mediation efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States. ***

About the 2026 Global Peace Index Released by Institute for Economics and Peace Edition: 20th Total: 163 states Topper: Iceland Bottom: Russia Pakistan ranks 152nd Additional Information: Iceland topped, Russia was given bottom ranking while Pakistan ranked 144th in Global Peace Index 2025. ***

General elections are being held in Azad Kashmir starting from 27 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. The elections are being held in 33 constituencies of Azad Kashmir and 12 constituencies of the refugees of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it would boycott these elections. ****

About United Nations Climate Change Conference 2025 Edition: 30th Starting date: 10 Nov 2025 Closing date: 21 Nov 2025 Venue: Brazil Pakistan participation: Maryam Nawaz (CM Punjab) Additional Information: COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024 . ***

Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie , a unicorn ***

On August 18, 2026 , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google ’s first office in Pakistan in Islamabad. The opening marks a significant expansion of Google ’s presence in the country, with a focus on digital skills, AI, cloud technology, startups, and supporting Pakistan’s IT-export ambitions. Google had already been active in Pakistan for years through digital-skilling and other programs, but this was its first permanent local office. ***

On August 18, 2026 , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google ’s first office in Pakistan in Islamabad. The opening marks a significant expansion of Google ’s presence in the country, with a focus on digital skills, AI, cloud technology, startups, and supporting Pakistan’s IT-export ambitions. Google had already been active in Pakistan for years through digital-skilling and other programs, but this was its first permanent local office. ***

About Makkah Joint Defence Agreement 2026 Signing Date: 7 August 2026 Place: Al-Safa Palace, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Signatories: Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan), Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia), Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkiye) The agreement was signed during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence. An armed attack on one member will be regarded as an attack on all three . ****

About South Asian Games 2027 Edition: 14th Venue: Pakistan Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027 ****

Current Director General (DG): Rao Nadeem Akhtar Organization: Punjab Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Assumed office: October 15, 2025 Overall Head / Chairperson: Sarah Ahmad (T.I.) Ahmad Khan : Served from April 1, 2023 to August 10, 2025

Pakistan ranks 11th globally in poultry meat and broiler production, Generating over 97 million broilers each month Approximately 1.9 million tonnes of poultry meat annually Additional information: Top 5 Poultry (Chicken Meat) Producing Countries United States – ~ 20.18 million tonnes China – ~ 15.35 million tonnes Brazil – ~ 13.71 million tonnes Russian Federation – ~5.46 million tonnes India – ~ 5.02 million tonnes