What is the current Hijri year?
- A. 1446 AH
- B. 1445 AH
- C. 1444 AH
- D. None of these
When did Pakistan become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
- A. Kazakhstan
- B. Uzbekistan
- C. Kyrgyzstan
- D. Russia
When was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation established?
- A. 2001
- B. 2002
- C. 2003
- D. 2004
When did former PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi launch the new political party Awaam Pakistan?
- A. July 6, 2024
- B. June 6, 2024
- C. July 8, 2023
- D. None of These
On what date did Pakistan join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a full member?
- A. 4th June 2017
- B. 6th June 2017
- C. 9th June 2017
- D. 13th June 2017
Which aircraft has been integrated with Pakistan’s only nuclear-capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)?
- A. F-16
- B. JF-17 Thunder
- C. J-10C
- D. Mirage 5
Who was the tallest Pakistani man who passed away at the age of 37 on 2nd July 2024?
- A. Zia Rashid
- B. Naseer Somroo
- C. Alam Channa
- D. None of These
Who won the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on July 2, 2024?
- A. Nansen Wan
- B. Awais Munir
- C. Ahsan Ramzan
- D. None of These
Which banned organization is known for frequent cross-border attacks according to Pakistani security officials at the Doha conference with the Afghan Taliban?
- A. Al-Qaeda
- B. ISIS
- C. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- D. None of These
Who led the Afghan Taliban delegation that met with Pakistani diplomats in Doha in July 2024?
- A. Mullah Omar
- B. Haibatullah Akhundzada
- C. Zabihullah Mujahid
- D. Sirajuddin Haqqani
Who has recently been nominated as the first woman Chief Justice of Lahore High Court?
- A. Justice Musarrat Hilali
- B. Justice Aalia Neelum
- C. Justice Ayesha Malik
- D. None of These
By what year is the CASA-1000 project expected to be completed?
- A. 2024
- B. 2023
- C. 2025
- D. 2026
What does the acronym CASA-1000 represent?
- A. Central Asia-South America power project
- B. Central Asia-South Asia power project
- C. Central Africa-South Asia power project
- D. Central Australia-South Asia power project
What significant visa development was announced during PM Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tajikistan?
- A. Exemption of all visa requirements
- B. Exemption of student visas
- C. Exemption of official passports from visa requirements
- D. Introduction of e-visas for citizens
Which country hosted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for an official visit on 2nd July 2024?
- A. Afghanistan
- B. Tajikistan
- C. China
- D. Uzbekistan
Who is the current Chief Justice of Lahore High Court?
- A. Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti
- B. Justice Aalia Neelum
- C. Justice Shujaat Ali Khan
- D. Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh
Who is the current Chief Justice of Sindh High Court?
- A. Justice Ahmed Ali M. Sheikh
- B. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi
- C. Justice Shafi Muhammad Siddiqui
- D. Justice Maqbool Baqar
In which city did Pakistan’s tallest man Zia Rasheed pass away?
- A. Multan
- B. Vehari
- C. Lahore
- D. Karachi
Who has been appointed as Pakistan’s additional permanent representative to the United Nations in New York?
- A. Munir Akram
- B. Asim Iftikhar
- C. Maleeha Lodhi
- D. Masood Khan
Who is the newly appointed ambassador of Pakistan to the USA?
- A. Sardar Masood Khan
- B. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh
- C. Salman Mirza
- D. Ali Nawaz
Which police force has established a special anti-riot unit to handle riots in the region?
- A. Punjab
- B. Azad Jammu and Kashmir
- C. KP
- D. GB
Which government approved the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” program on June 25, 2024, set to launch on August 14, 2024?
- A. Federal
- B. Punjab
- C. Sindh
- D. KP
Which provincial government approved the Sikh Marriage Act, becoming the first in the world to do so?
- A. KP
- B. Balochistan
- C. Punjab
- D. Sindh
Where is the Mushaf Squash Complex, which hosted the 31st Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship for boys and girls in June 2024, located?
- A. Rawalpindi
- B. Karachi
- C. Islamabad
- D. Lahore
When did Bill Gates visit Pakistan for the second time, after previously meeting then-PM Imran Khan in February 2022?
- A. December 31, 2023
- B. June 24, 2024
- C. July 24, 2023
- D. May 24, 2024
On June 22, 2024, the federal government approved a national counter-terrorism campaign initially named “Operation Azm-i-Istehkam,” but later rebranded as:
- A. Campaign Azm-i-Istehkam
- B. Battle Azm-i-Istehkam
- C. Vision Azm-i-Istehkam
- D. Still has the same name
Who is the current Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication?
- A. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
- B. Mohsin Naqvi
- C. Shaza Fatima Khawaja
- D. None of These
Who is the current Minister of Finance in Gilgit-Baltistan?
- A. Mr. Javed Hussain Manwa
- B. Haji Janbaz Khan
- C. Engineer Muhammad Ismail
- D. Dr. Ali Madad Sher
When did the government of Pakistan announce the new counterterrorism operation “Azm-i-Istehkam”?
- A. June 20, 2023
- B. June 20, 2024
- C. June 22, 2024
- D. None of These
According to the SIPRI report 2024, how many nuclear weapons does Pakistan possess?
- A. 140
- B. 150
- C. 170
- D. None of these
Which Pakistani cricket captain became the first to lose against the USA, Zimbabwe, and Ireland?
- A. Babar Azam
- B. Rizwan
- C. Sarfaraz
- D. None of These
What is the total volume of Pakistan’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25?
- A) Rs 20,234 billion
- B) Rs 18,877 billion
- C) Rs 19,000 billion
- D) None of these
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 released on June 11, 2024, how many individuals are unemployed in the country?
- A. 5 Million
- B. 4.5 Million
- C. 4 Million
- D. 5.8 Million
Who is the current MD/CEO of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited?
- A. Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain
- B. Imran Maniar
- C. Amer Tufail
- D. Dr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Rajput
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24, what is the unemployment rate for youth aged 15-24 among the 4.5 million unemployed individuals?
- A. 10.5%
- B. 12.2%
- C. 11.1%
- D. 9.3%
Which organization approved a $1 billion loan for Pakistan to support the Dasu Hydropower Project on June 10, 2024?
- A. Asian Development Bank
- B. World Bank
- C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- D. International Monetary Fund
During his visit to China, PM Shahbaz Sharif visited which museum in Xi’an with the Pakistani delegation?
- A. National Museum of China
- B. Terracotta Warrior Museum
- C. Shanghai Museum
- D. None of These
Who released the ‘Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24’ on June 11, 2024?
- A. Miftah Ismail
- B. Ishaq Dar
- C. Muhammad Aurangzeb
- D. None of These
On June 10, 2024, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reduced its policy rate by 150 basis points to 20.5 percent, marking the first cut in nearly how many years?
- A. Five
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Two
Which legendary voice of Radio Pakistan and Urdu newscaster passed away in Rawalpindi on June 9, 2024?
- A. Asma Chaudhry
- B. Aasma Sherazi
- C. Taskeen Zafar
- D. None of These
Which U-18 volleyball team won the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) men’s Volleyball Championship 2024 in Uzbekistan?
- A. Iran
- B. Pakistan
- C. Uzbekistan
- D. Tajikistan
Pakistan’s U-18 volleyball team clinched victory in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) men’s Volleyball Championship 2024 by defeating ________ in the final.
- A. Tajikistan
- B. Iran
- C. Uzbekistan
- D. Kazakhstan
President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the prestigious ‘Nishan-i-Pakistan’ to ___________ on June 7, 2024, for his outstanding services to Pakistan.
- A. Daren Sammy
- B. Prince Rahim Aga Khan
- C. Mahathir Mohamad
- D. None of These
To protect the “Markhor” population and their habitats, Pakistan Post, in collaboration with WWF Pakistan, issued postal stamps showcasing the Kashmir Markhor on:
- A. April 7, 2024
- B. May 5, 2024
- C. June 5, 2024
- D. June 7, 2024
Which province banned the production, distribution, and sale of plastic bags starting June 5, 2024?
- A. KP
- B. Balochistan
- C. Punjab
- D. None of These
During PM Shehbaz’s visit to China in June 2024, about ___ MoUs and agreements were signed to ‘deepen cooperation and development.’
- A. 32
- B. 27
- C. 30
- D. 25
Pakistan was elected to its historic 8th term for the UNSC by securing _________ votes out of 190.
- A. 182
- B. 183
- C. 181
- D. 184
On June 6, 2024, Pakistan was elected to the UNSC for its historic __________ term.
- A. 5th
- B. 8th
- C. 7th
- D. 9th
How many times has Pakistan been elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC?
- A. 7
- B. 9
- C. 8
- D. 6
Which bank announced on June 5, 2024, that it had approved a $250 million policy-based loan to Pakistan to promote sustainable investments in infrastructure and services through public-private partnerships?
- A. World Bank
- B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- C. Asian Development Bank
- D. Swiss Bank
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif embarked on an official visit on 4th June 2024, to ___________?
- A. China
- B. UAE
- C. USA
- D. None of these
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began his five-day official visit to Beijing, China, starting from _________, 2024:
- A. June 3 to June 7
- B. June 3 to June 8
- C. June 4 to June 8
- D. None of These
When did PM Shahbaz Sharif arrive for his official visit to China in June 2024?
- A. 2nd June 2024
- B. 4th June 2024
- C. 5th June 2024
- D. None of these
The Sindh Investment Department (SID) and Swiss Business Council (SBC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ___________ to promote trade and investment.
- A. April 30, 2024
- B. May 31, 2023
- C. June 4, 2024
- D. June 4, 2023
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data released on June 3, 2024, Pakistan recorded its highest monthly growth in exports in ___ years with a jump of almost 19% in May 2024.
- A. Four
- B. One
- C. Two
- D. Three
Who is the Current Chairman of NADRA?
- A. Tariq Malik
- B. Usman Yousaf Mobeen
- C. Lt. Gen. Muhammad Munir Afsar
- D. None of these
Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Md. Golam Sarwar, visited Pakistan from:
- A. April 22 to 26, 2024
- B. January 10 to 13, 2024
- C. May 20 to 24, 2024
- D. Feb. 25 to 28, 2024
Dr. Helen Mary Roberts became the first female ____________ of the Pak Army from the Christian community.
- A. Major
- B. Commander
- C. Brigadier
- D. Colonel
Who is the Current CEO of Telenor Pakistan?
- A. Irfan Wahab Khan
- B. Khurrum Ashfaque
- C. Muneer Faroouqi
- D. None of these
Pakistan launched satellite PakSat-MM1 on May 30, 2024. PakSat-MM1 is a __________ satellite.
- A. Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO)
- B. Medium Earth orbit (MEO)
- C. Geostationary orbit (GEO)
- D. Low Earth orbit (LEO)
Which PSL team has won the most PSL trophies?
- A. Lahore Qalandars
- B. Islamabad United
- C. Peshawar Zalmi
- D. None of These
Kalgani, an area recently in the news due to a tragic bus accident on May 29, 2024, where 28 people lost their lives, is located in which district of Balochistan?
- A. Kech
- B. Khuzdar
- C. Washuk
- D. Chagai
May 28 is celebrated as Youm-i-Takbeer to commemorate Pakistan becoming a nuclear power. In 2024, Pakistan observed the ___ anniversary of its nuclear tests.
- A. 25th
- B. 27th
- C. 26th
- D. 24th
Talat Hussain, the acclaimed Pakistani actor often referred to as the ‘Pakistani Laurence Olivier’, passed away on:
- A. May 26, 2023
- B. April 26, 2024
- C. May 25, 2024
- D. May 26, 2024
Out of the 14 Presidents of Pakistan, how many have served as acting Presidents?
- A. Zero
- B. Three
- C. Two
- D. One
Who was the 22nd Prime Minister and a notable figure in the modern history of Pakistan?
- A. Nawaz Sharif
- B. Shahbaz Sharif
- C. Imran Khan
- D. Benazir Bhutto
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an allocation of _________ billion for investment in promising economic sectors in Pakistan.
- A. $14bn
- B. $10bn
- C. $13bn
- D. None of These
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on May 21, 2024?
- A. Prof. Allama Allauddin Siddiqui
- B. Justice Abu Saleh Muhammad Akram
- C. Allama Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi
- D. Dr. Qibla Ayaz
According to the National Accounts Committee (NAC), Pakistan’s investment ratio has dropped to its lowest level in ________ years, falling to just 13.1% of the economy in FY-2024.
- A. 30
- B. 50
- C. 40
- D. 20
Who won the ‘Bint-e-Hawa’ achievement award in 2024?
- A. Nigar Johar
- B. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
- C. Naila Kiani
- D. Naila Kabeer
As of May 2024, Sirbaz Khan has summited how many of the 14 highest mountains in the world?
- A. 14
- B. 11
- C. 12
- D. 13
Sirbaz Khan is the first Pakistani to have climbed how many of the world’s 14 highest peaks without supplemental oxygen?
- A. 10
- B. 5
- C. 11
- D. 13
Which Pakistani climber became the second Pakistani to reach the summit of Everest without supplemental oxygen on May 21, 2024?
- A. Sajid Sadpara
- B. Sirbaz Khan
- C. Ali Sadpara
- D. None of the Above
The 19th Meeting of the Chairs of Supreme Courts of the SCO Member States was held on which dates in 2024?
- A. April 20-22
- B. May 22-24
- C. May 20-22
- D. June 2-4
On May 24, 2024, Pakistan and China held which Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) virtually?
- A. 14th
- B. 13th
- C. 15th
- D. None of These
What is Pakistan’s ranking in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024?
- A. 104
- B. 101
- C. 94
- D. None of These
Who is the current Head Coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team?
- A. Saqlain Mushtaq
- B. Grant Bradburn
- C. Gary Kirsten
- D. Misbah ul Haq
The Asian Games 2024 will be held in which host city of Pakistan?
- A. Lahore
- B. Faisalabad
- C. Gujranwala
- D. All of These
Which country will host the South Asian Games 2024?
- A. Iran
- B. China
- C. Pakistan
- D. Afghanistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a day-long visit to which country on May 23, 2024?
- A. United Arab Emirates
- B. Kyrgyzstan
- C. China
- D. None of These
Which app was launched in May 2024 to assist survivors of gender-based violence?
- A. Humqadam
- B. Ehsaas
- C. Madad
- D. None of These
The mob attack on foreign students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, injuring five Pakistani students, occurred on which date in 2024?
- A. May 17
- B. May 18
- C. May 15
- D. May 16
What is the maximum fine proposed by the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 for spreading fake news?
- A. Rs3 million
- B. Rs1 million
- C. Rs4 million
- D. Rs2 million
Which bill did the Punjab Assembly pass on May 21, 2024?
- A. Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2024
- B. Media Freedom Bill, 2024
- C. Education Reform Bill, 2024
- D. Defamation Bill, 2024
On which date did the Punjab Assembly pass the ‘Defamation Bill, 2024’?
- A. April 20
- B. May 19
- C. May 20
- D. None of These
Pakistan has participated in how many UN peacekeeping missions across how many countries?
- A. 50, 30
- B. 60, 60
- C. 46, 29
- D. 55, 40
Which country will host the West Asia Baseball Cup 2024?
- A. Pakistan
- B. China
- C. New Zealand
- D. South Korea
Who is the current Pakistani ambassador to Kyrgyzstan?
- A. Mr. Zahoor Ahmed
- B. Mr. Hassan Zaigham
- C. Mr. Masood Khan
- D. None of These
Which city’s traffic police department launched the “Chips Rider Squad” to ensure smooth traffic flow in the provincial capital?
- A. Karachi
- B. Lahore
- C. Peshawar
- D. Islamabad
What is the name of the Turkish Foreign Minister who visited Pakistan for a two-day official visit on May 19, 2024?
- A. Mr. Hakan Fidan
- B. Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu
- C. Mr. Ali Yerlikaya
- D. None of the Above
Which country’s Foreign Minister arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit on May 19, 2024?
- A. Türkiye
- B. Kyrgyzstan
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Iran
Who currently chairs the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)?
- A. Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani
- B. Allama Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi
- C. Dr. Qibla Ayaz
- D. None of These
Who is the current Inspector General (IG) of Azad Kashmir AJK Police?
- A. Salahuddin Khan
- B. Abdul Jabbar
- C. Sohail Habib Tajik
- D. None of These
The first ‘National Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit 2024’ hosted by Getz Pharma was held on which date under the theme: One World – One Health?
- A. May 25
- B. May 21
- C. May 19
- D. May 27
According to the ‘National Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit 2024’ held on May 19, 2024, how many lives does antimicrobial resistance claim annually in Pakistan?
- A. 100,000
- B. 400,000
- C. 500,000
- D. 700,000
Who recently became the first Pakistani Woman to scale 11 peaks over 8000 meters?
- A. Naila Kiani
- B. Samina Baig
- C. Saira Yousif
- D. Ayesha Mukhtar
Who became the first woman driver for the Pink Bus Service in Pakistan?
- A. Kinza Bibi
- B. Gulnaz Bibi
- C. Fatima Bibi
- D. Hayat Bibi
Who is the current Opposition leader of Punjab Assembly?
- A. Shehbaz Sharif
- B. Mian Mehmood ur Rashid
- C. Malik Ahmad Khan
- D. Ahsan Iqbal
The 2024 Central Asian Volleyball Championship final was played on which date at the Pakistan Sports Complex?
- A. April 17
- B. April 20
- C. May 17
- D. May 18
Pakistan, led by Murad Jehan, defeated whom to win the Central Asian Volleyball Championship title at the Pakistan Sports Complex?
- A. Turkmenistan
- B. Uzbekistan
- C. Iran
- D. Azerbaijan