All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1651. Which Country has lifted ban on import of Pakistani Rice?

• A. Kuwait
• B. Iran
• C. Qatar
• D. Saudi Arabia

Explanation: Qatar lifted its restriction on imports of Pakistani rice, reopening an important market for Pakistan’s agricultural exports. The reported country was Qatar rather than Kuwait, Iran or Saudi Arabia.

1652. When Finance Minister Asad Umar presented the third finance bill 2018-19 (Mini-Budget) in the National Assembly?

• A. 22 January 2019
• B. 23 January 2019
• C. 24 January 2019
• D. 25 January 2019

Explanation: Asad Umar presented the third Finance Bill for 2018-19, commonly called the mini-budget, in the National Assembly on 23 January 2019.

1653. Where the 10th meeting of the Saarc Food Bank board held in________on 21st to 22nd January 2019?

• A. Khatmandu
• B. New Delhi
• C. Islamabad
• D. Columbo

Explanation: The 10th meeting of the SAARC Food Bank Board was held in Islamabad on 21 and 22 January 2019. Islamabad was also the venue for Pakistan’s participation in regional food-security discussions.

1654. Which country has doubled the quantum of wheat from 40,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes as its share for the 'Regional Food Bank' maintained by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc)?

• A. India
• B. Bangladesh
• C. Pakistan
• D. Srilanka

Explanation: Pakistan increased its wheat contribution to the SAARC Food Bank from 40,000 to 80,000 tonnes. This was Pakistan’s share in the regional food-security reserve.

1655. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on 22 January signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) for__________to be deposited in the SBP account.

• A. $3 billion
• B. $4 billion
• C. $5 billion
• D. $7 billion

Explanation: The agreement with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development covered a $3 billion deposit in the State Bank of Pakistan. The amount was intended to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign-exchange position.

1656. Pakistan International Airline extended its operation on 20 Jan by launching flight from_________?

• A. Sialkot-Dubai-USA
• B. Sialkot- Barcelona -Paris
• C. Sialkot- Barcelona -Australia
• D. Sialkot -india -bangladesh

Explanation: PIA expanded its international network by launching the Sialkot-Barcelona-Paris route. The route linked Pakistan with Europe through Barcelona and Paris, not Australia or South Asia.

1657. How much bailout package had formalized by Abu Dhabi Crown prince?

• A. 5.2bn USD
• B. 6.2bn USD
• C. 7.2bn USD
• D. 3.2bn USD

Explanation: The UAE support package was valued at 6.2 billion US dollars, including deposits and deferred oil-payment support. The frequently cited breakdown was 3 billion dollars in deposits plus 3.2 billion in oil-related deferred payments.

1658. The government of Pakistan has decided to launch _______ Bonds to raise loans from Chinese Capital Markets?

• A. Wolf
• B. Panda
• C. Lion
• D. Dragon

Explanation: Panda bonds are bonds issued in China's capital market by a foreign borrower and denominated in Chinese yuan. The name follows the panda, a national symbol of China.

1659. Recently Which Airways has announced to resume flights to Pakistan after 10 years?

• A. Norway Airlines
• B. Australia Airways
• C. British Airways
• D. None of these

Explanation: British Airways announced the resumption of flights to Pakistan after a ten-year gap, beginning with service to Islamabad. The airline’s return was linked to improved security conditions and renewed commercial operations.

1660. Shaikh Rasheed inaugurated "Rahman Baba Express" train, it will travel from Peshawar To________?

• A. Sukkur
• B. Karachi
• C. Kotri
• D. Larkana

Explanation: Rahman Baba Express was introduced to connect Peshawar with Karachi, linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the country’s major southern rail terminus. It was named after the Pashto Sufi poet Rahman Baba.