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Pakistan Current Affairs
The Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme unveiled in September 2026 was described by SBP as:
A. A tax amnesty
B. A remittance reward scheme
C. A stock market fund
D. An export subsidy
Correct Answer: B
The scheme is a market-based remittance reward initiative.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
What annual prize pool was announced for the Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme in September 2026?
A. Rs6 billion
B. Rs10 billion
C. Rs16 billion
D. Rs20 billion
Correct Answer: C
SBP said the Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme would have Rs16 billion in annual prizes.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Current Affairs
Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves as of 4 September 2026 were approximately:
A. US$21.72 billion
B. US$22.72 billion
C. US$23.72 billion
D. US$24.72 billion
Correct Answer: C
Total reserves were reported at about US$23.716 billion.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
SBP's reserves as of 4 September 2026 were approximately:
A. US$16.33 billion
B. US$17.33 billion
C. US$18.33 billion
D. US$19.33 billion
Correct Answer: C
SBP reserves were reported at about US$18.328 billion as of 4 September 2026.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
What did SBP clarify on 17 September 2026?
A. Rs10 banknote was being discontinued
B. Rs10 banknote discontinuation reports
C. Rs5000 note redesign
D. New digital rupee launch
Correct Answer: B
SBP issued a clarification regarding reports about discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
SBP announced an initiative on 10 September 2026 aimed at integrating what into the curriculum?
A. Tax law
B. Financial literacy
C. Cyber warfare
D. Foreign languages
Correct Answer: B
SBP highlighted integration of financial literacy into the curriculum.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
Which institution concluded the first cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox on 15 September 2026?
A. SECP
B. State Bank of Pakistan
C. FBR
D. Pakistan Stock Exchange
Correct Answer: B
The State Bank of Pakistan announced completion of the first Regulatory Sandbox cohort.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Current Affairs
On which date did SBP announce the September 2026 monetary policy decision?
A. 4 September
B. 9 September
C. 14 September
D. 21 September
Correct Answer: C
The Monetary Policy Committee meeting was held on 14 September 2026.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
What was the SBP overnight repo floor rate around mid-September 2026?
A. 9.5%
B. 10.5%
C. 11.5%
D. 12.5%
Correct Answer: B
The overnight repo floor rate was 10.5%.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
What was the SBP overnight reverse repo ceiling rate around mid-September 2026?
A. 10.5%
B. 11.5%
C. 12.5%
D. 13.5%
Correct Answer: C
SBP's overnight reverse repo ceiling rate was 12.5%.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
What policy rate did the State Bank of Pakistan keep unchanged on 14 September 2026?
A. 9.5%
B. 10.5%
C. 11.5%
D. 12.5%
Correct Answer: C
The MPC kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5% on 14 September 2026.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
Pakistan's Large-Scale Manufacturing growth in July FY2026-27 was reported at:
A. 1.0%
B. 2.0%
C. 3.0%
D. 4.0%
Correct Answer: C
LSM growth reached 3.0% in July FY2026-27.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
Demand for Pakistan's US$3 billion international bond issuance approached:
A. US$4 billion
B. US$5 billion
C. US$6 billion
D. US$7 billion
Correct Answer: C
Investor demand approached US$6 billion.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Current Affairs
Pakistan's record international bond issuance cited in September 2026 was worth:
A. US$1 billion
B. US$2 billion
C. US$3 billion
D. US$4 billion
Correct Answer: C
The cited international bond issuance was US$3 billion.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
FBR tax collection during July-August FY2026-27 was reported at approximately:
A. Rs1,522 billion
B. Rs1,622 billion
C. Rs1,722 billion
D. Rs1,822 billion
Correct Answer: C
FBR tax collection reached Rs1,722 billion.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
By what percentage was Pakistan's July-August FY2026-27 net FDI higher than the corresponding period a year earlier?
A. 14%
B. 19%
C. 24%
D. 29%
Correct Answer: C
Cumulative net FDI was 24% higher year-on-year.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
Pakistan's cumulative net FDI during July-August FY2026-27 was:
A. US$394 million
B. US$494 million
C. US$594 million
D. US$694 million
Correct Answer: B
Net FDI during July-August reached US$494 million.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Current Affairs
Pakistan's net FDI in August 2026 was reported at:
A. US$216 million
B. US$316 million
C. US$416 million
D. US$516 million
Correct Answer: B
Net FDI rose to US$316 million in August 2026.
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Pakistan Current Affairs
How much in remittances came from the UAE during July-August FY2026-27 in the September 2026 MDU?
A. US$650 million
B. US$700 million
C. US$750 million
D. US$800 million
Correct Answer: C
The UAE contributed US$750 million.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Current Affairs (C.A)
Pakistan Current Affairs
How much in remittances came from Saudi Arabia during July-August FY2026-27 in the September 2026 MDU?
A. US$773 million
B. US$873 million
C. US$973 million
D. US$1.073 billion
Correct Answer: B
Saudi Arabia contributed US$873 million.