Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations

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According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck 27 km north of Kalat town on January 6, 2025.

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A group of 84 Hindu pilgrims arrived in Pakistan from India on January 6, 2025, to visit religious sites.

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Israr Khattak emerged victorious in the Second Karachi Marathon, showcasing his exceptional long-distance running skills. Peshawar’s Israr Khattak triumphed in the second edition of the Karachi Marathon, finishing the World Athletics-accredited event in an exceptional two hours, 29 minutes, and 58 seconds here on Sunday The event featured multiple categories, including a 42.2-kilometer full marathon, a 21.1-kilometer half marathon, and a five-kilometer fun race. The event attracted runners from across Pakistan and international participants hailing from countries including the United States, Poland, Japan, Germany, and Australia making it Pakistan’s largest marathon event, which welcomed both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. In the full marathon, Mohammad Riaz from Bahawalpur finished second with a time of two hours, 32 minutes, and 10 seconds.

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Explanation: The voter turnout in the PB-45 Quetta by-election was 35.36%.

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Ali Madad Jattak retained his seat in the Balochistan Assembly from PB-45 Quetta. PPP’s Ali Madad Jattak retained his Balochistan Assmebly seat in the by-election held in 15 polling stations of PB-45 Quetta on Sunday, according to unofficial results. Mr Jattak secured 6,883 votes in the by-election held on the Election Tribunal’s order. Nasarullah Zerey of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) remained second with 4,122 votes, while JUI-F’s Mir Usman Pirkani received 3,731 votes. The voter turnout remained 35.36 per cent, with 17,752 valid votes. Losing candidates hold protest outside DC office over ‘rigging’ Mr Jattak was elected MPA in the Feb 8 general elections and was made Balochistan’s agriculture minister.

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PPP’s Ali Madad Jattak retained his Balochistan Assmebly seat in the by-election held in 15 polling stations of PB-45 Quetta on Sunday, according to unofficial results. Mr Jattak secured 6,883 votes in the by-election held on the Election Tribunal’s order. Nasarullah Zerey of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) remained second with 4,122 votes, while JUI-F’s Mir Usman Pirkani received 3,731 votes. The voter turnout remained 35.36 per cent, with 17,752 valid votes. Losing candidates hold protest outside DC office over ‘rigging’ Mr Jattak was elected MPA in the Feb 8 general elections and was made Balochistan’s agriculture minister. However, his victory was declared void by an election tribunal on a petition submitted by Mir Pirkani, a JUI-F candidate from PB-45.

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On January 4, 2025, a bus in Turbat, Balochistan, was targeted in a blast, resulting in 4 deaths and 32 injuries. The incident is under investigation to determine the nature of the explosion.

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Ryan Rickelton scored an impressive 259 runs, leading South Africa to a commanding total of 615 in their first innings against Pakistan at Newlands.

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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack in Turbat, stating that it targeted a military convoy.

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Explanation: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan named “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan.”.