Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations

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Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, who was sworn in as the 16th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on 17 November 2025. Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Tuesday was sworn in as the 16th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The oath-taking ceremony was held a day after PPP’s Rathore was announced as the new AJK premier after Chaudhry Anwarul Haq was ousted through a vote of no-confidence (VoNC) in the region’s legislative assembly. The oath was administered by AJK Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar at the President’s House in Muzaffarabad. The speaker performed the duty on behalf of AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood, who reportedly could not travel to the regional capital owing to his health issues.

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Javed Alam Odho has been appointed new IG of Sindh Police . Javed Alam Odho has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police, as per a notification issued by the federal government on January 1st, 2026. Updated on: 1st Jan 2026

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Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bhert is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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The federal government established the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to probe illegal activities on social med­ia. The NCCIA, operating under the Interior Divi­sion, has a key role in combating cybercrime in Pakistan. Notifications issued from the Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division today said Syed Khurram Ali, a BS-21 officer of the police service, was appointed as the new NCCIA DG with immediate effect, replacing Waqaruddin Syed, who was directed to report to the division immediately.

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Tahir Andrabi is presently working as Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security (ACDIS) and Strategic Communication, Policy Planning & Public Diplomacy (SC, PP & PD) Divisions. He also heads Pakistan National Authority under Chemical Weapons Convention. Prior to this, he served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia, concurrently accredited to the Republic of Malta (2021 to 2023).

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On 15 October 2025, Sohail Afridi was administered the oath of office by Governor Kundi at the Governor’s House, thus beginning his tenure as the province’s Chief Minister. After swearing in as the Chief Minister, Afridi took positions critical of the federal government at the center.

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has established the Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell (OLFC). Launched in September 2025 by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, this dedicated cell provides overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals residing abroad with direct digital access to the apex court, facilitating petitions, grievances, and early hearings via WhatsApp (+923264442444) and an online portal.

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Foreign Minister and Deputy PM Ishaq Dar landed in Bangladesh on August 23, 2025, for a two-day official visit. It is the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh in 13 years. The visit, at the invitation of the Bangladeshi government, marks a significant warming of ties.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 on August 26, 2025. The policy aims for 30% of new vehicles sold to be electric by 2030, reducing fuel imports and boosting local EV production and charging infrastructure. Key details include: Launch Date: August 26, 2025. Key Target: 30% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030. Incentives: Subsidies for 116,053 electric motorbikes and 3,171 rickshaws (2025-26). Infrastructure: Installing 40 new EV charging stations on motorways. Goal: The policy is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 4.5 million tons and save the country $1 billion annually in fuel costs. Impact: The policy also aims to cut health costs, encourage local battery production, and includes special support for small enterprises (SMEs).