Pakistan Current Affairs — Recurring MCQs — Part 5 MCQs with Explanations

The Pahalgam incident took place on 22 April 2025 . The attack occurred in Pahalgam , a popular tourist destination . At least 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on tourists. Following the incident, Indus Waters Treaty faced suspension-related tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pakistani Representative: Ahsan Iqbal (Planning Minister) Election: 13th Jatiya Sangsad (Parliamentary) Election – 2026 Winner: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Prime Minister: Tarique Rahman Oath-taking Ceremony: 17 February 2026

Winning Throw: 92.97 m Winner: Arshad Nadeem Medal: Gold 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

The terrorist group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar , a militant faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP ), claimed responsibility for the attack on the Pakistan Rangers camp in Karachi 's Gulistan-i-Jauhar area on June 27, 2026 . Three paramilitary troops were killed ​and injured four in this incident* ***

The current Federal Minister of Petroleum Division is Ali Pervaiz Malik. Sworn in on 07 March 2025 He replaced Musadik Masood Malik Updated on 28 June 2026 Click here for reference

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the passing out ceremony of 125th Midshipmen and 33rd SSC courses at Pakistan Naval Academy , PNS Rahbar in Karachi on 27 June 2026. ***

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

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. ***

Jawed Alam Odho is the current Inspector General ( IG ) of Sindh police. He was appointed in 2026. He replaced Ghulam Nabi Memon. Updated on 24-06-2026

Imran Nadeem is the current speaker of Gilgit-Baltistan ( GB ) assembly since June 2026. He belongs to Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). He replaced Nazir Ahmed . Last Updated on 25-06-2026 Click here for reference

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. ***

On 23 June 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan for a state visit – his first overseas trip since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. ***

On 23 June 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan for a state visit – his first overseas trip since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. ***

Approved amount: USD 700 million Total bailout package: USD 3 billion Organization: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Approval date: January 2024 Program type: Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry Died on: January 31, 2026 Age: 71 years Served as: 10th President of AJK ( August 17, 2021 – January 31, 2026 ) Also served as: Prime Minister of AJK (1996–2001)

The current Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court is Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail. He officially took charge as Chief Justice on June 6, 2025. Click here for reference

Syedal Khan Nasir is the current deputy chairman of Senate of Pakistan. Belonging: Balochistan Preceded by: Mirza Muhammad Afridi Appointed on 9th April 2024 . Party affiliation: PML-N

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

Fatima Sana belongs to Pakistan . The all-rounder and national team captain set Women's T20 World Cup records, notably becoming the first captain in the tournament's history to score a fifty and take three wickets in a single match (achieving 55 and 3/16 against South Africa) Additional Information about Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venue: England & Wales Editon: 10th Dates: 12 June to 5 Jul 2026 Participating teams: 12 ***

Total registered voters: 128,585,760 Approximate figure: 128 million Election Date: 8 February 2024 Seats contested: 266 National Assembly seats Supervising body: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion GDP growth target 4.0% Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion GDP growth target 4.0% Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion inflation target: 8.2% Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion GDP growth target 4.0% Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion inflation target: 8.2% Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion GDP growth target 4.0% Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion inflation target: 8.2% Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion GDP growth target 4.0% Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

About F ederal Budget 2026-27 Presented on June 12, 2026 By finance minister Muhammad Aurangzaib Total outlay: Rs 18.771 trillion Defense: Rs 3.000 trillion FBR Tax Revenue Target: Rs 15.264 trillion Inflation Target: 8.2% ***

The party that won the most seats in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was the Pakistan Peoples Party ( PPP ). PPP won the most seats, with 10 out of 24 elected seats. The PML-N secured second position. Elections held on 7 June 2026. ****

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 Edition: Fifth Dates: 20 Feb – 17 Nov 2020 Administrator: PCB Format: Twenty20 Venue: Pakistan Winner: Karachi Kings (1st title) Karachi Kings won by: 5 wickets Runner-up: Lahore Qalandars Participants: 6 Matches: 34 Player of the series: Babar Azam ( Karachi Kings ) Babar Azam made: 473 runs Most runs: Babar Azam Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi ( Lahore Qalandars ) Shahid Afridi took: 17 wickets

Dam Name: Kalidas Dam Location: Nagarparkar, Tharparkar, Sindh Inauguration Date: 29 October 2020 Cost: Rs. 333 million Purpose: Water storage and supply Additional information : Dams completed by Sindh Government at that time: 23 Additional dams under construction: 11 Expected completion of those dams: by July 2022

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran from May 16-18, 2026 to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and prevent ongoing ceasefire negotiations from collapsing. Field Marshal Asim Munir also led a high-level delegation to Tehran on May 22, 2026, where he held extensive talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials regarding a framework to end the conflict. ***

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran from May 16-18, 2026 to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and prevent ongoing ceasefire negotiations from collapsing. Field Marshal Asim Munir also led a high-level delegation to Tehran on May 22, 2026, where he held extensive talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials regarding a framework to end the conflict. ***

Justice Ayesha Malik became the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. She was sworn in on 24 January 2022 by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed . Previously, she served at Lahore High Court (March 2012 – Jan 2022). Additional information : Appointed by: President Arif Alvi Tenure: Until June 2031 Supreme Court judges total: 17 Retirement age: Supreme Court – 65 , High Court – 62

The UN Secretary-General who visited Larkana, Sindh was António Guterres . Visit Year: September 2022 His visit aimed to assess flood damage and express solidarity .

Yasmeen Larri was awarded a Royal Gold Medal for Architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2023.