Pakistan Current Affairs — Recurring MCQs — Part 6 MCQs with Explanations

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28 , annually to commemorate the historic event of conducting nuclear tests in 1998 . This day made Pakistan seventh nuclear state of the world This day made Pakistan very first Islamic nuclear state of the Islamic world

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28 It is celebrated in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world ****

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28 It is celebrated in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited China from May 23–26, 2026. During this four-day official trip—undertaken at the invitation of the Chinese government to commemorate the 75 th anniversary of diplomatic relations—he held high-level meetings in Hangzhou and Beijing. ****

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited China from May 23–26, 2026. During this four-day official trip—undertaken at the invitation of the Chinese government to commemorate the 75 th anniversary of diplomatic relations—he held high-level meetings in Hangzhou and Beijing. ****

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. ***

About 2026 National Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship Edition: 55th Winner: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Runners-up: Pakistan Navy Venue: Wah Cantt ****

About National Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship Edition: 55th Winner: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Runners-up: Pakistan Navy Venue: Wah Cantt ****

On 24 May 2026 , a vehicle-borne suicide bombing targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, Pakistan. The explosion killed over 30 people and injured more than 100 others. The train was carrying Pakistani security personnel and their family members from Quetta 's cantonment area to connect with the Jaffar Express. The Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA ) claimed responsibility for the attack. ***

On 24 May 2026 , a vehicle-borne suicide bombing targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, Pakistan. The explosion killed over 30 people and injured more than 100 others. The train was carrying Pakistani security personnel and their family members from Quetta 's cantonment area to connect with the Jaffar Express. The Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA ) claimed responsibility for the attack. ***

On 24 May 2026 , a vehicle-borne suicide bombing targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, Pakistan. The explosion killed over 30 people and injured more than 100 others. The train was carrying Pakistani security personnel and their family members from Quetta 's cantonment area to connect with the Jaffar Express. The Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA ) claimed responsibility for the attack. ***

On 24 May 2026 , a vehicle-borne suicide bombing targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, Pakistan. The explosion killed over 30 people and injured more than 100 others. The train was carrying Pakistani security personnel and their family members from Quetta 's cantonment area to connect with the Jaffar Express. The Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA ) claimed responsibility for the attack. ***

The nationwide " Go Cashless " campaign in Pakistan is being led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) , in close alignment with the Prime Minister's Office. It was launched in 2026. ***

Sikandar Sultan Raja appointed CEC: 27 January 2020 Sikandar Sultan Raja: first retired bureaucrat to have ever been appointed as the head of the top electoral body Previously, Sardar Muhammad Raza was CEC (retired on December 5, 2019 ) Last Updated: 4 May 2026

Asif Ali Zardari is the current 14th President of Pakistan Term : March 10, 2024 – present (also served as the 11th president from 2008 to 2013 ) Predecessor: Dr. Arif Alvi Party: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026 Reference Click here

Know about Global Fire Power Index 2026 Total countries included: 145 Topper: USA Second position: Russia Third position: China Pakistan ranking: 14th Bottom: Bhutan ( 145th ) Note: Pakistan Army was ranked 12th strongest military and US was ranked first in 2025 ****

Know about Global Fire Power Index 2026 Total countries included: 145 Topper: USA Second position: Russia Third position: China Pakistan ranking: 14th Bottom: Bhutan ( 145th ) Note: Pakistan Army was ranked 12th strongest military and US was ranked first in 2025 ****

In 2026, Former Punjab governor Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa passed away in Lahore at the age of 90 . He was first elected as a member of the West Pakistan Assembly in 1962 . He remained governor Punjab & senator during his political career. He also remained a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab . ****

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz , one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026 . The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims. She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist ****

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz , one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026 . The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims. She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist ****

About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026 Topper: Singapore Bottom: Afghanistan Pakistan: 100th Total passports included are 199 . ****

About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026 Topper: Singapore Bottom: Afghanistan Pakistan: 100th Total passports included are 199 . ****

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's head is now Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad assisted by 150 observatories of the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan is the department that announces the sighting of the new moon The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was set up in 1974 under a resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan, Headquarters" Karachi, Pakistan

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026. In September 2025 , the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres . ****

Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti and four other military personnel were martyred during an area sanitisation operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district on 13 May 2026. A major-ranked officer was among five soldiers martyred. 7 terrorists were killed. ****

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026. The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP ) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province ( ISKP ) Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

On May 9, 2026, a terror attack in Bannu , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , killed at least 14 to 21 police officers . The assault involved an explosives-laden vehicle driven by a suicide bomber, followed by a shootout at a security checkpoint, claimed by the Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan group. ***

On May 9, 2026, a terror attack in Bannu , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , killed at least 14 to 21 police officers . The assault involved an explosives-laden vehicle driven by a suicide bomber, followed by a shootout at a security checkpoint, claimed by the Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan group. ***

In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse. Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts” ***

In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse. Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts” ***

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark S trategic Mutual Defence Agreement . Signed on 17 September 2025. This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades. Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Additional Information : This agreement comes in the wake of Israel ’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026. The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP ) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province ( ISKP ) Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019. The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track. This project is part of the CPEC .

In April 2026 , Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. These negotiations were commonly called the Islamabad Talks . Pakistan acted as a key mediator to reduce tensions and encourage peace negotiations between both countries . The talks were held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel on 11–12 April 2026 .

On 5 May 2026 , renowned religious scholar and former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan-Fazl (JUI-F) MPA Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idrees was shot dead in a targeted attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda district. ***

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet S ardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026. The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training.

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet S ardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026. The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training.

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet S ardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026. The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training.

About Pakistan Super League ( PSL ) 2026 Final Venue/Date: Lahore (3 May 2026) Edition: 11th Participating teams: 08 Total Matches: 44 Starting date: 23 March 2026 Final date: 3 May 2026 Champion: Peshawar Zalmi Runners:up: Hyderabad Kingsmen Most Runs: Babar Azam (588 runs) ***

About Pakistan Super League ( PSL ) 2026 Final Venue/Date: Lahore (3 May 2026) Edition: 11th Participating teams: 08 Total Matches: 44 Starting date: 23 March 2026 Final date: 3 May 2026 Champion: Peshawar Zalmi Runners:up: Hyderabad Kingsmen Most Runs: Babar Azam (588 runs) ***