All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1501. Pakistan rank at _______ place in the Heritage Foundation index 2021 of economic freedom?

• A. 135th
• B. 152nd
• C. 163rd
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan ranked 152nd in the Heritage Foundation’s 2021 Index of Economic Freedom. A lower ranking indicates weaker economic-freedom performance relative to countries placed above it.

1502. FATFs Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering has published report On 2nd June 2021 in which Pakistan has achieved compliant rating in _______out of 40 recommendations on technical compliance?

• A. 20
• B. 25
• C. 31
• D. None of these

Explanation: The APG assessment reported Pakistan as compliant or largely compliant on 31 of the 40 FATF technical recommendations. This was a technical-compliance result, separate from FATF’s effectiveness ratings.

1503. According to 2017 census, population growth rate of Pakistan is________?

• A. 3%
• B. 2.4%
• C. 4%
• D. 3.4%

Explanation: The 2017 census recorded Pakistan’s annual population growth rate at 2.4%. The figures of 3% and above are higher than the census estimate.

1504. Which nation has provided 100 tonnes of dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift?

• A. UK
• B. USA
• C. KSA
• D. UAE

Explanation: Saudi Arabia, commonly abbreviated as KSA, gifted 100 tonnes of dates to Pakistan. The donation was associated with Saudi-Pakistan relations and Ramadan assistance.

1505. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021. Pakistan has been ranked at ________ spot globally?

• A. 49th
• B. 90th
• C. 78th
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan ranked 90th globally in the Economist Intelligence Unit and Facebook Inclusive Internet Index 2021. The index measures access, affordability, relevance and people’s readiness to use the internet.

1506. According to the statement from the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (PASSD), The government has set the 'Nisab for Zakat' at ____________ for the year 1441-42 AH:

• A. Rs 46,329/-
• B. Rs 57,334/-
• C. Rs 80,933/-
• D. None of these

Explanation: The government fixed the Zakat nisab at Rs 80,933 for the stated year. The lower amounts in the options relate to earlier nisab announcements and are the likely numerical trap.

1507. Which bank creates history, becomes the first Pakistani bank to open a branch in Beijing, China?

• A. NBP
• B. HBL
• C. Meezan Bank
• D. First Women Bank

Explanation: Habib Bank Limited became the first Pakistani bank to open a branch in Beijing. HBL has maintained a significant international banking presence, including operations in China.

1508. The ________________has plans to invest $94.04 million in a 'virtual pipeline' to deliver imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Pakistani Industries.

• A. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited
• B. Gwadar GasPort Limited (GGPL)
• C. Pakistan Petroleum Limited
• D. Pakistan Oil Fields Limited

Explanation: Gwadar GasPort Limited planned the $94.04 million virtual LNG pipeline project. It was intended to transport imported liquefied natural gas to industrial consumers without a conventional fixed pipeline.

1509. Pakistan joined ___________ on February 24, 2021 to protect its trademarks ?

• A. Benelux system
• B. Madrid system
• C. Kyoto Protocol
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan joined the Madrid System on 24 February 2021, allowing trademark owners to seek protection in multiple member countries through a central international registration process. The Kyoto Protocol concerns climate policy, not trademark protection.

1510. Pakistan and Qatar have signed long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply contract for how many years?

• A. 5 years
• B. 10 years
• C. 15 years
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan and Qatar signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement in 2021, extending Pakistan’s long-term access to Qatari gas. The earlier agreement had covered a longer 15-year period, which can cause confusion.