Pakistan Current Affairs — Recurring MCQs — Part 4 MCQs with Explanations

Jaffar Khan Mandokhail is the current and 24th Governer of Balochistan. Party name: PML-N Governor Balochistan since: 04 May 2024 Predecessor: Abdul Wali Kakar ان سوالات کو ضرور پڑھیں · Current Governor KPK · Current Governor of Sindh · Current Governor of Punjab · Current Governor of Balochistan

Sarfraz Bugti is the current and 20th Chief Minister of Balochistan since 2 March 2024. He belongs to PPP. Reference Click here

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)

US Tariff on Pakistan: 29% Announcement Date: 2 April 2025 Claimed Pakistan Tariff on US Goods: 58% US–Pakistan Bilateral Trade (2024): US$7.3 billion Policy Type: Reciprocal Tariff

Chief Minister: Maryam Nawaz Oath Taken: 26 February 2024 Province: Punjab Predecessor: Mohsin Naqvi Political Party: Pakistan Muslim League (N) – PML-N Additional information : Benazir Bhutto was Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister . She was serving from 1988–1990 and 1993–1996 .

Capt. (Retd.) Asadullah Khan is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Highway Authority (NHA). He was appointed as CEO of NHA in November 2025 by the Federal Government . He succeeded Sherheryar Sultan , who was removed from the post in 2025 . NHA is responsible for the planning, development, operation, repair , and maintenance of Pakistan's national highways and motorways. NHA works under the Ministry of Communications , Government of Pakistan.

Pakistan (Overall): 62.3% Additional information : Islamabad: 88% ( Highest in Pakistan ) Punjab: 63% ( Highest among provinces ) Sindh: 58% Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53% Balochistan: 44% ( Lowest among provinces )

Education expenditure as a percentage of GDP in Pakistan is approximately 0.8% Historical Range: 1.5% to 2.5% of GDP previously. Global Benchmark: Well below the 4% UNESCO recommendation. Budget Split: 90% goes to salarie s, not infrastructure. Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

General Aamer Raza appointed as first commander of Pakistan's NSC on July 24, 2026. Pakistan's National Strategic Command is a newly established four-star military body responsible for overseeing the country’s strategic and nuclear assets. Last Updated on 25-07-2026 Click here for reference ***

About World Press Freedom Index 2026 Total countries: 180 Topper: Norway Bottom: Eritrea Pakistan: 153rd About World Press Freedom Index 2025 Topper: Norway Bottom: Eritrea Pakistan: 158th Additional Information: This index is released by Paris-based international NGO named Reporters Without Borders. ****

Global Terrorism Index 2026 Published by Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Edition: 13th Top terrorism hit country is Pakistan, as per this index. ****

About Global Gender Gap Report 2025 Edition: 19th Publisher: World Economic Forum Total countries included: 148 Topper: Iceland Pakistan Ranking: 148th (Bottom) Gender Parity of Pakistan: 56.7 per cent ****

About the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Edition: Tenth Venues: I ndia and Sri Lanka Dates: 7 Feb to 8 March 2026. Winner: India Runners-up: New Zealand Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah (India) Most scores: Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) ****

Pakistan and Qatar brokered the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran . The MoU was signed on 17 June 2026 in Islamabad . It established a 60-day timeframe to advance diplomatic understandings. Verified & Updated

The Iranian Interior Minister who made an official visit to Pakistan is Eskandar Momeni . He arrived in Islamabad on July 20, 2026 , leading a high-level delegation for talks on bilateral trade, border management, and regional security. He held meeting with PM Sharif and CDF Munir . ***

Pakistan and Qatar brokered the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran . The MoU was signed on 17 June 2026 in Islamabad . It established a 60-day timeframe to advance diplomatic understandings. Verified & Updated

The Iranian Interior Minister who made an official visit to Pakistan is Eskandar Momeni . He arrived in Islamabad on July 20, 2026 , leading a high-level delegation for talks on bilateral trade, border management, and regional security. He held meeting with PM Sharif and CDF Munir . ***

The Iranian Interior Minister who made an official visit to Pakistan is Eskandar Momeni . He arrived in Islamabad on July 20, 2026 , leading a high-level delegation for talks on bilateral trade, border management, and regional security. He held meeting with PM Sharif and CDF Munir . ***

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the US and Iran on June 17, 2026 , established a 60-day timeframe. It was primarily brokered by Pakistan , with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt also facilitating negotiations. ***

Global Terrorism Index 2026 Published by Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Edition: 13th Top terrorism hit country is Pakistan, as per this index. ****

Syed Mohsin Naqvi became interim interior minister of Pakistan in March 2024 . Mohsin Naqvi replaced Dr. Gohar Ejaz . Mohsin Naqvi has previously served as Chief Minister of the Punjab .

Name: Dr. Maleeha Lodhi Position: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Office: 6 February 2015 – 30 September/30 October 2019 Appointed by: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Preceded by: Masood Khan Succeeded by: Munir Akram Verified & Updated

Project: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Anniversary: 10th (2013–2023) Coin Value: Rs. 100 Released by: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Release Date: 11 August 2023

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu 23rd Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force. He assumed office on 19 March 2021 . He replaced Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan . He joined PAF in 1986 as a fighter pilot (GD Pilot branch). He belongs to Sidhar, Gujrat (Punjab). Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Champion: Peshawar Zalmi Runner-up: Quetta Gladiators Edition: 2nd PSL Dates: 9 February – 5 March 2017 Administrator: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Format: Twenty20 (T20) Venues: UAE & Pakistan Final Venue: Lahore Final Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 58 runs Teams: 5 Matches: 24 Player of the Tournament: Kamran Akmal (353 runs) Most Runs: Kamran Akmal – 353 Most Wickets: Sohail Khan (Karachi Kings) – 16 wickets Player of the Final: Darren Sammy (Peshawar Zalmi) Additional information : 2016: Islamabad United 2018: Islamabad United 2019: Quetta Gladiators 2020: Karachi Kings 2021: Multan Sultans

Pakistan brokered the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran . The MoU was signed on 17 June 2026 in Islamabad . It established a 60-day timeframe to advance diplomatic understandings. Verified & Updated

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026 , in Islamabad . Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan , president over by CJP Afridi . Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘ I slamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms ’. ****

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026 , in Islamabad . Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan , president over by CJP Afridi . Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘ I slamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms ’. ****

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026 , in Islamabad . Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan , president over by CJP Afridi . Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘ I slamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms ’. ****

The National Conference on Prison Reforms took place on July 2, 2026 , in Islamabad . Hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan , president over by CJP Afridi . Chief Ministers of all four provinces ‘ I slamabad Declaration on Prison Reforms ’. ****

About Women Peace and Security Index 2025/26 Edition: fifth Total countries: 181 Topper: Denmark Bottom: Afghanistan Pakistan: 169th Additional Information: This index measures women’s wellbeing across inclusion, justice and security. This index is released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) ****

Tewolde Gebremariam is the current chief executive officer ( CEO ) of Pakistan International Airlines ( PIA ) since July 2026. He is the former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive. Air Vice Marshal Aamir Hayat Updated & verified on 12 July 2026 Click here for reference

COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020 . WHO stands for: World Health Organization COVID caused by: SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 acronym: Coronavirus disease 2019 Global Pandemic means: عالمی وباء

Largest Export Partner: United States (America) Major Exports to the U.S.: Textiles Readymade garments Leather products Sports goods Surgical instruments Additional information : Largest Import Partner: China

Current Chairman: Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar Appointment Date: 3 October 2023 Predecessor: Asad Rehman Gilani Head Office: Islamabad, Pakistan

Current Advocate General (ICT): Naveed Hayat Malik Appointment: May 2026 Position: Chief Legal Advisor to the ICT Administration Main Role: Represents the government before courts and provides legal opinions. Predecessor: Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon

In June 2026, Pakistan launched ground operations and airstrikes inside Afghanistan . The strikes targeted militant hideouts belonging to factions such as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and the Pakistan Taliban ( TTP ) in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. Pakistan stated the operation was in response to deadly cross-border attacks inside Pakistan , including an assault on a paramilitary base in Karachi . ***

Current Surveyor General: Major General Kamal Azfar Assumed office: July 2025 Predecessor: Major General Rafiq-ur-Rehman Organization: Survey of Pakistan Parent Ministry: Ministry of Defence

Babar Azam is the current Test captain of the Pakistan men's national cricket team. He replaced Shan Masood in July 2026. He will represent Pakistan in upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. Last Updated on 05-07-2026 Click here for reference ***

The 27th Shahadat anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was observed on 4 July 2024. Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider was born in district Swabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1970 . Sher Khan was martyred on 5 July 1999 during Kargil War between India & Pakistan. ****