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Which statement best describes Pakistan's Q1 FY2026-27 trade pattern?
A. Exports rose, but imports rose faster and the trade deficit widened
B. Exports and imports both fell
C. Exports rose while imports fell
D. The trade deficit disappeared
Correct Answer: A
Exports increased 10.84%, while imports increased 13.21%, causing the deficit to widen 15.13%.
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Which institution supplied the foreign-trade data cited for Pakistan's Q1 FY2026-27 figures?
A. Planning Commission
B. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
C. State Bank of Pakistan only
D. Federal Board of Revenue
Correct Answer: B
The reported export, import and trade-deficit figures were based on PBS data.
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Pakistan's imports rose month-on-month in September 2026 by:
A. 13.21%
B. 15.13%
C. 11.50%
D. 11.05%
Correct Answer: C
Imports increased 11.50% in September compared with August 2026.
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Pakistan's imports in August 2026 were approximately:
A. $6.494 billion
B. $5.848 billion
C. $2.532 billion
D. $5.824 billion
Correct Answer: D
The August 2026 import figure used for month-on-month comparison was $5.824 billion.
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Pakistan's exports rose month-on-month in September 2026 by:
A. 16.07%
B. 17.61%
C. 11.50%
D. 10.84%
Correct Answer: A
September exports were 16.07% higher than August 2026.
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Pakistan's exports in August 2026 were approximately:
A. $5.824 billion
B. $2.532 billion
C. $2.939 billion
D. $2.499 billion
Correct Answer: B
The month-on-month comparison showed August 2026 exports at $2.532 billion.
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Pakistan's imports in September 2026 increased year-on-year by:
A. 11.50%
B. 17.61%
C. 11.05%
D. 10.84%
Correct Answer: C
Imports rose 11.05% compared with September 2025.
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Pakistan's imports in September 2026 were approximately:
A. $5.848 billion
B. $5.824 billion
C. $2.939 billion
D. $6.494 billion
Correct Answer: D
September 2026 imports reached $6.494 billion.
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Pakistan's exports in September 2026 increased year-on-year by:
A. 17.61%
B. 10.84%
C. 11.05%
D. 16.07%
Correct Answer: A
Exports rose 17.61% from September 2025 to September 2026.
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Pakistan's exports in September 2026 were approximately:
A. $6.494 billion
B. $2.939 billion
C. $2.499 billion
D. $2.532 billion
Correct Answer: B
September 2026 exports were reported at $2.939 billion.
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Pakistan's trade deficit in July–September 2025-26 was approximately:
A. $8.423 billion
B. $16.973 billion
C. $9.374 billion
D. $10.792 billion
Correct Answer: C
The deficit widened from $9.374 billion to $10.792 billion.
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Pakistan's imports in July–September 2025-26 were approximately:
A. $19.215 billion
B. $7.599 billion
C. $9.374 billion
D. $16.973 billion
Correct Answer: D
The previous-year comparison figure for imports was $16.973 billion.
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Pakistan's exports in July–September 2025-26, the comparison period, were approximately:
A. $7.599 billion
B. $8.423 billion
C. $9.374 billion
D. $16.973 billion
Correct Answer: A
Q1 exports increased from $7.599 billion to $8.423 billion.
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By what percentage did Pakistan's Q1 FY2026-27 trade deficit increase year-on-year?
A. 17.61%
B. 15.13%
C. 10.84%
D. 13.21%
Correct Answer: B
The trade deficit increased by 15.13% compared with the same period a year earlier.
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Pakistan's trade deficit in Q1 FY2026-27 was approximately:
A. $8.423 billion
B. $19.215 billion
C. $10.792 billion
D. $9.374 billion
Correct Answer: C
The trade deficit widened to $10.792 billion.
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Pakistan's imports in Q1 FY2026-27 increased by:
A. 10.84%
B. 11.05%
C. 15.13%
D. 13.21%
Correct Answer: D
Imports increased 13.21% from the comparable period a year earlier.
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Pakistan's imports during July–September 2026-27 were approximately:
A. $19.215 billion
B. $8.423 billion
C. $16.973 billion
D. $10.792 billion
Correct Answer: A
Imports rose to $19.215 billion in Q1 FY2026-27.
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Pakistan's merchandise exports in Q1 FY2026-27 increased by what percentage year-on-year?
A. 17.61%
B. 10.84%
C. 13.21%
D. 15.13%
Correct Answer: B
Exports rose 10.84% compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
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Pakistan's merchandise exports during July–September 2026-27 were approximately:
A. $10.792 billion
B. $19.215 billion
C. $8.423 billion
D. $7.599 billion
Correct Answer: C
PBS data reported exports of $8.423 billion in the first quarter of FY2026-27.
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Pakistan asked India to take measures primarily to prevent:
A. Foreign trade
B. Air travel
C. Cross-border postal service
D. Recurrence of such incidents
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan urged respect for border procedures, restraint and effective measures to prevent recurrence.