All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1341. The 'Power Smart' app introduced by PM under the 'Apna Meter Apni Reading' initiative is designed to empower consumers by allowing them:

• A. To take a photograph of their electricity meter on a specified date and upload it to the app
• B. To share the bill reading on a specified date
• C. To register complains about electricity bill
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Power Smart app lets consumers photograph their electricity meter on the specified reading date and upload the image. This creates a dated consumer record and supports transparency under the Apna Meter, Apni Reading initiative.

1342. When PM Shehbaz Sharif launched the 'Power Smart' mobile app to empower citizens and promote transparency in electricity billing under the 'Apna Meter, Apni Reading' initiative?

• A. June 29, 2022
• B. June 29, 2023
• C. June 29, 2024
• D. June 29, 2025

Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Power Smart app on June 29, 2025. The initiative was intended to make electricity billing more transparent by involving consumers in meter reading.

1343. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on June 29, 2025, launched the __________ mobile app to empower citizens and promote transparency in electricity billing under the 'Apna Meter, Apni Reading' initiative.

• A. Power Smart
• B. Apna Meter
• C. Bill Reading
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Power Smart mobile app lets consumers submit meter readings and monitor billing, supporting transparency under the ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ initiative. ‘Apna Meter’ is the initiative’s slogan, not the app’s name.

1344. Pakistan has launched its first ______, which is a real-time digital tool as part of the Power Sector Indigenization Plan (PSIP).

• A. Power Equipment Manufacturing Dashboard
• B. Equipment Manufacturing Dashboard
• C. Power Digital Dashboard
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Power Equipment Manufacturing Dashboard is a real-time digital tool under the Power Sector Indigenization Plan. Its purpose is to track and support domestic production of power-sector equipment.

1345. What is the purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission's visit to Pakistan in February 2025?

• A. To negotiate a new loan agreement
• B. To conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment
• C. To evaluate Pakistan's economic growth
• D. To oversee infrastructure projects

Explanation: The IMF mission came to conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment, examining institutional weaknesses and corruption risks. This was distinct from negotiating a new loan or supervising infrastructure projects.

1346. What significant financial challenge does Pakistan face in the fiscal year 2025, according to Fitch Ratings?

• A. A decline in foreign direct investment
• B. Over $22 billion in external debt repayments
• C. A decrease in remittances
• D. A budget deficit exceeding $10 billion

Explanation: Fitch identified more than $22 billion in external debt repayments as a major pressure on Pakistan in fiscal year 2025. This is a repayment obligation, not a forecast of declining investment or remittances.

1347. When did Pakistan and Saudi Funds Development (SFD) sign a $1.61 billion agreement to boost economic cooperation?

• A. 2nd February 2025
• B. 3rd February 2025
• C. 4th February 2025
• D. 5th February 2025Pakistan Current Affairs

Explanation: Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development signed the $1.61 billion economic cooperation agreement on February 3, 2025. The date is one day after February 2 and before the consultations reported on February 5.

1348. What were Pakistan's total liquid foreign currency reserves as of January 2025?

• A. 15 billion
• B. 16 billion
• C. 17 billion
• D. 18 billion

Explanation: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves were reported at about $16 billion in January 2025. This figure includes the reserves held by the State Bank and commercial banks.

1349. Which Pakistani official welcomed the World Bank's funding plan, stating it reflects confidence in Pakistan's economic resilience?

• A. President Arif Alvi
• B. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
• C. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
• D. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the World Bank plan and viewed it as evidence of international confidence in Pakistan’s economic resilience. The other named politicians did not make this reported statement.

1350. Which international financial institution provided a $7 billion loan to Pakistan prior to the World Bank's funding?

• A. Asian Development Bank
• B. International Monetary Fund
• C. European Central Bank
• D. Islamic Development Bank

Explanation: The $7 billion financing arrangement came from the International Monetary Fund under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility. The World Bank’s later package was a separate development-financing commitment.