All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1751. The minimum amount for Sadqa-e-Fitr or Fitrana has been fixed at Rs _____ per person?

• A. 70
• B. 80
• C. 90
• D. 100

Explanation: The minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr amount was fixed at Rs100 per person. Higher amounts applied when Fitrana was calculated using costlier foods such as dates or raisins.

1752. Which government has allocated 28 per cent of its budget for educational development for fiscal year 2018-19?

• A. Punjab
• B. Kpk
• C. Sindh
• D. Balochistan

Explanation: Balochistan allocated 28 percent of its 2018-19 budget for educational development, according to the cited budget report. The percentage refers to the provincial budget allocation, not the federal education budget.

1753. The government had allocated Rs100 billion for development of _________ under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award.

• A. Punjab
• B. Sindh
• C. Kpk
• D. Balochistan
• E. FATA

Explanation: The Rs100 billion allocation was intended for development in FATA under the NFC Award. This was linked to FATA’s development needs before its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

1754. How much discount has been offered by Pakistan railway on advanced bookings during Ramazan 2018?

• A. 10%
• B. 25%
• C. 20%
• D. 15%

Explanation: Pakistan Railways offered a 20 percent discount on advance bookings during Ramazan 2018. The discount was higher than the 10 or 15 percent options but lower than 25 percent.

1755. Pakistan is seeking to borrow _________ RS during fiscal year 2018-2019 to repay domestic, foreign debt and the interest on these loans?

• A. 25 trillions
• B. 24 trillions
• C. 22 trillions
• D. 20 trillions

Explanation: Pakistan planned to borrow about Rs22 trillion during fiscal year 2018-19 to meet debt repayment and interest obligations. The borrowing was largely connected with refinancing domestic and foreign debt rather than funding a single development project.

1756. A Chinese company that supplies coal to the sahiwal power plant has been caught by the Pakistan's custom authorities as company was found to evade _______RS in taxes on it's imports?

• A. 2 billions
• B. 3 billions
• C. 1.12 billion
• D. 4 billions

Explanation: Customs authorities detected under-declaration or other import irregularities involving the coal supplier, resulting in an alleged tax evasion of Rs1.12 billion. The larger round figures are distractors.

1757. Which business group owns third largest percentage of KSE's market capitalisation?

• A. Atlas group
• B. Fauji foundation
• C. Chinnoy group
• D. Js group

Explanation: The Fauji Foundation group was reported as the third-largest contributor to the Pakistan Stock Exchange's market capitalisation among the business groups listed. Its listed companies include major firms in fertiliser, cement and energy.

1758. Which business group owns second largest percentage of KSE's market capitalisation?

• A. Habib group
• B. Hussain dawood group
• C. Bestway group
• D. Tabba group

Explanation: The Hussain Dawood group held the second-largest reported share of KSE market capitalisation. Its presence includes major listed companies such as Engro Corporation and Dawood Hercules.

1759. Which country has signed $200m pact with Pakistan for uplift schemes in may 2018?

• A. UAE
• B. Germany
• C. Russia
• D. N.korea

Explanation: The United Arab Emirates was reported to have agreed to a 200-million-dollar package for development and uplift schemes in Pakistan. UAE assistance was therefore the relevant bilateral arrangement in this report.

1760. Which country's automaker has signed a MOU to set up a manufacturing unit of Mercedes-Benz truck in Pakistan?

• A. Germany
• B. Russia
• C. N.korea
• D. Srilanka

Explanation: Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile brand, and the manufacturing-unit agreement involved its German automaker. Russia, North Korea and Sri Lanka are not the country associated with the Mercedes-Benz truck venture.