All Free Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

1821. Which country's State Bank allows the use of Chinese Currency Yuan for Bilateral Trade & Investment Activities(2018)?

• A. Iraq
• B. Saudi Arabia
• C. Pakistan
• D. Albania

Explanation: Pakistan’s State Bank authorised the Chinese yuan for bilateral trade and investment transactions. The measure supported expanding Pakistan-China economic and financial links.

1822. Russia has announced to use which country's footballs in 2018 world cup?

• A. Pakistan
• B. India
• C. Srilanka
• D. Thailand

Explanation: Pakistan supplied the footballs used for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with Sialkot’s sporting-goods industry producing them. The reference is to Pakistan’s manufacturing export strength, not its participation in the tournament.

1823. When Pakistan will be placed in FATF grey list as per anouncement by goverment of Pakistan?

• A. May 2018
• B. June 2018
• C. July 2018
• D. Feb 2018

Explanation: Pakistan was expected to enter the FATF grey list in June 2018 following the FATF decision and the required monitoring process. FATF’s grey list concerns deficiencies in measures against money laundering and terror financing.

1824. Pakistan borrows the second loan of ____________ from ICBC China on January 15?

• A. $300 million
• B. $500 million
• C. $600 million
• D. $800 million

Explanation: Pakistan obtained a second $500 million loan from China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, or ICBC. The amount is part of the borrowing used to support Pakistan’s external financing needs.

1825. According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan's total external debt and liabilities as of December 2017 stood at__________?

• A. $68.1 billion
• B. $75.4 billion
• C. $88.9 billion
• D. $95.5 billion

Explanation: The State Bank reported Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities at $88.9 billion by December 2017. This figure includes both external debt and other external liabilities, so it is higher than debt alone.

1826. Us suspends at least ___________ million in security aid to Pakistan on 4-1-2018?

• A. 500$
• B. 600$
• C. 800$
• D. 900$

Explanation: The United States suspended at least $900 million in security assistance to Pakistan on 4 January 2018. The measure was announced amid US criticism of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts.

1827. World Economic Forum held in Davos on___________

• A. 23 Jan 2018
• B. 22 Jan 2018
• C. 21 Jan 2018
• D. 20 Jan 2018

Explanation: The 2018 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting began in Davos on 23 January and continued until 26 January. Thus, the question is asking for the opening date.

1828. Pakistan is Ranked _________in 2018 report of World economic forum?

• A. 43rd
• B. 45th
• C. 47th
• D. 49th

Explanation: Pakistan was placed 47th in the World Economic Forum's 2018 Inclusive Development Index for developing economies. This ranking is distinct from the WEF Global Competitiveness ranking, where Pakistan's position was much lower.

1829. Who is the Current Secretary Commerce, Government of Pakistan ?

• A. Sharukh Saleem
• B. Younus Dagha
• C. Rizwan Ahmed
• D. Naseem Zaidi

Explanation: Younus Dagha served as Pakistan’s federal Secretary Commerce during this period. The other names were associated with different government or administrative positions, not the Commerce Ministry’s top bureaucratic post.

1830. Who has been appointed new Finance Adviser to PM on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs?

• A. Ishaq Dar
• B. Miftah Ismail
• C. Sajid Naqve
• D. Bilal haider

Explanation: Miftah Ismail was appointed adviser to the prime minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs in December 2017. Ishaq Dar had previously held the finance portfolio but was no longer serving in that role.