All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1691. According to UNFPA report 2018, Pakistan's population is__________ ?

• A. 207 millions
• B. 206 millions
• C. 205 millions
• D. 204 millions

Explanation: The UNFPA's 2018 estimate put Pakistan's population at about 207 million, broadly consistent with the 2017 census figure. The lower figures in the options reflect older population estimates.

1692. Who is the Current Chairman of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)?

• A. Sulaiman Mehdi
• B. Jahanzeb Khan
• C. Gul Bukhari
• D. None

Explanation: Sulaiman Mehdi was serving as Chairman of the Pakistan Stock Exchange in 2018. Jahanzeb Khan held other senior public-sector and corporate roles, but was not the PSX chairman at that time.

1693. For how many years KSA will place a deposit of $3billion to support balance of payment in Pakistan?

• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 4 years

Explanation: Saudi Arabia's three-billion-dollar balance-of-payments deposit was arranged for one year, with the facility subject to renewal. The question refers to the deposit itself, not the separate deferred oil-payment facility.

1694. Which Oil Company Discovered Oil in Chiltan and Moro/ Mughal Kot Formations in Balochistan ?

• A. Mari Petroleum Company Limited
• B. Dewan Petroleum Company Limited
• C. Jura Energy Corporation
• D. Eastern Tesing Services

Explanation: Mari Petroleum Company Limited reported the discovery in the Chiltan and Moro/Mughal Kot formations of Balochistan. The other listed companies were not the operator credited with this discovery.

1695. Which Country asked to Setup Joint Ventures for Palm Oil Production in Pakistan?

• A. Indonesia
• B. Malaysia
• C. Thailand
• D. None of these

Explanation: Indonesia asked Pakistan to develop joint ventures for palm-oil production, seeking cooperation in cultivation and related processing. Malaysia and Thailand are also major palm-oil countries, but Indonesia made the reported proposal.

1696. Who is the Chairman of NEC (National Economics Council) constituted by President Dr Arif Alvi?

• A. Prime Minister
• B. Finance Minister
• C. Speaker of the National Assembly
• D. Chairman of the Senate

Explanation: The National Economic Council is chaired by the Prime Minister under Pakistan’s constitutional framework, while the Finance Minister is a member and commonly presents economic matters. Thus, the chair is not the Finance Minister or a parliamentary office-holder.

1697. How many members are there in National Economic Council which constituted by President on October 5, 2018?

• A. 10
• B. 13
• C. 16
• D. 19

Explanation: The National Economic Council constituted in October 2018 had 13 members, including the prime minister, chief ministers and nominated representatives. It is the constitutional body that reviews national economic planning.

1698. how many new companies registered with security exchange commission of pakistan (SECP) in June 2018?

• A. 772
• B. 773
• C. 774
• D. 775

Explanation: SECP registered 773 new companies in June 2018. Monthly incorporation figures are used as an indicator of formal business activity and investor confidence.

1699. Which country has offered jobs for skilled and semi skilled workers from Pakistan?

• A. Qatar
• B. S.Arabia
• C. UAE
• D. Iran

Explanation: Qatar offered employment opportunities to skilled and semi-skilled Pakistani workers during the period covered by the question. Such offers were part of Pakistan’s efforts to expand overseas employment and remittance earnings.

1700. Who Presented an amended finance bill for the Year 2018-2019?

• A. Asad Umar
• B. Fazlur Rehman
• C. Fahmeeda Mirza
• D. None of these

Explanation: Asad Umar, then Federal Minister for Finance, presented the amended Finance Bill 2018-19 as part of the PTI government's mini-budget measures. Fazlur Rehman was a political leader, not the finance minister presenting the bill.