All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1621. Pakistan signed an agreement worth _______ billion dollars to borrow from IMF under new finance adviser Abdul Hafeez Shaikh?

• A. 6 billion $
• B. 5 billion $
• C. 7 billion $
• D. 4 billion $

Explanation: Pakistan agreed to a three-year IMF programme worth approximately 6 billion US dollars in 2019. The agreement was negotiated under Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.

1622. Pakistan and ___________signed the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after which Pakistan will get duty-free access in markets.

• A. China
• B. UAE
• C. Saudi Arabia
• D. Malaysia

Explanation: Pakistan and China signed the second phase of their Free Trade Agreement, commonly called CPFTA Phase II. It was designed to increase Pakistani exports by granting improved or duty-free access to the Chinese market for many products.

1623. Which tobacco company has presented RS 5 million Cheque to PM Imran Khan for Dam Fund?

• A. Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited
• B. General Tobacco Company
• C. British American Tobacco
• D. Khyber Tobacco Company Limited

Explanation: British American Tobacco presented a Rs5 million cheque to Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund. The company operates in Pakistan through its tobacco business, making it distinct from the other listed firms.

1624. Pakistan signed $500 million framework deal on 25-April-2019 with_______________?

• A. Saudi Arabia
• B. South Korea
• C. China
• D. Iran

Explanation: Pakistan and South Korea signed the 500-million-dollar framework agreement in April 2019 to strengthen economic and development cooperation. China and Saudi Arabia were also major partners, but not in this agreement.

1625. Recently, the ______ Airways announced that it will be resuming flights to Pakistan from June 2019, after a 10-year break.

• A. British
• B. Jet
• C. Gulf
• D. None of these

Explanation: British Airways announced the resumption of flights to Pakistan in June 2019 after a ten-year suspension. The service reconnected London with Islamabad and later other Pakistani destinations.

1626. When the current government assumed the office, Pakistan was ranked at________in the ease of doing business?

• A. 137
• B. 147
• C. 153
• D. 165

Explanation: When the PTI government took office in 2018, Pakistan's World Bank Ease of Doing Business rank was 147. The later improvement to 136 belongs to the 2019 ranking and is a common source of confusion.

1627. Which of the following telecommunication network won Best 4G services in Pakistan award at the 3rd Consumers IT & Telecom Conference on 30 March 2019?

• A. Mobilink
• B. Zong
• C. Ufone
• D. None of these

Explanation: Zong received the Best 4G Services in Pakistan award at the 3rd Consumers IT & Telecom Conference held on 30 March 2019. Its award recognised the quality and reach of its 4G network.

1628. Pakistan has received __________ billion loan from China on 25 march 2019?

• A. $2 Billion
• B. $2.7 Billion
• C. $5.1 Billion
• D. $2.2 Billion

Explanation: China provided Pakistan with a $2.2 billion loan in March 2019, helping strengthen the country’s foreign-exchange position. The larger figures listed were not the amount reported for this transaction.

1629. According to Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2019 report; which of the following Pakistani city is among the top 10 cheapest cities in globe?

• A. Islamabad
• B. Turbat
• C. Karachi
• D. Lahore

Explanation: Karachi appeared among the world’s ten cheapest cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 cost-of-living report. The ranking reflected the comparatively low prices of goods and services there.

1630. How many (MoUs) were signed b/w Pakistani and Malaysian firms for joint venture in IT, telecommunication and car manufacturing?

• A. 3 MoUs
• B. 6 MoUs
• C. 8 MoUs
• D. 11 MoUs

Explanation: Pakistani and Malaysian companies signed six MoUs covering cooperation in IT, telecommunications and car manufacturing. The agreements were intended to promote joint ventures and investment.