Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations

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Rao Abdul Kareem is the Current IG of Punjab Police. Appointed on February 3, 2026. The federal government has decided to transfer Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar and appoint him as the director general (DG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

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The services sector is the largest contributor to Pakistan’s GDP, contributing around 58.6% (or approximately 58%–59% in recent years) to Pakistan’s GDP. It has surpassed both agriculture and industry to become the primary driver of the economy, encompassing sectors such as transport, banking, and wholesale/retail trade.

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The current Permanent Representative (Ambassador) of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York is Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, a seasoned diplomat who assumed the role in early 2025, representing Pakistan’s interests and advocating for peaceful resolutions at the global forum. Key Details: Name: Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. Role: Permanent Representative to the UN. Previous Roles: He has served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to France and UNESCO, and as the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, noted for his extensive diplomatic career.

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During the cabinet meeting held on January 2, 2026, the government approved proposals to amend the ICT Local Government Act. This decision effectively set the stage for the suspension of local government elections in Islamabad for the fourth time. The meeting also addressed policy decisions regarding off-grid gas sales and captive power plants.

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On January 14, 2026, reports emerged that SC Financial Technologies in Pakistan was exploring a partnership with World Liberty Financial, an entity linked to the Trump family. The partnership aimed to integrate a dollar-linked stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated digital payment system. This development sparked significant interest in the global financial media.

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The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), part of the World Bank Group, approved a $378.9 million loan for Pakistan’s power transmission system modernization project in early 2026. The project aims to improve energy security, enhance grid stability, and integrate renewable energy, with co-financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). Key details of the project include: Financing Institution: IBRD (World Bank). Loan Amount: $378.9 million. Focus Areas: Installing reactive power management devices, upgrading transmission infrastructure, and supporting National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) institutional reforms. Total Expected Financing: ~$698.75 million, including $92.5 million from AIIB and $92.7 million from IsDB.

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Sultan Ahmad Choudhry is the Current IG of National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) .

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National CPI Inflation (YoY) increased to 5.8 percent in January 2026 from 5.6 percent in the previous month. It stood at 2.4 percent during the corresponding month of last year. On MoM basis, National CPI showed an inflation of 0.4 percent in January 2026 from a deflation of 0.4 percent in previous month.

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On 4th January 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Hasan Mahmood Khan, arrived in Pakistan for a six-day official visit. The air chief of Bangladesh on Thursday discussed avenues for enhancing defence cooperation with Pakistan in separate meetings with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.