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What national mechanism was ordered to be prepared as part of the agriculture reforms?
A. National crop production estimation system
B. National livestock census every month
C. National irrigation privatization plan
D. National farm tax register
Correct Answer: A
The government was directed to prepare a comprehensive national system for estimating crop production.
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What did the prime minister direct certified companies to ensure for farmers?
A. Free tractors
B. Quality seeds
C. Zero-interest land
D. Imported fertilizer only
Correct Answer: B
Certified companies were directed to ensure the provision of quality seeds to farmers.
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The agriculture reforms were aimed particularly at increasing what?
A. Canal tolls
B. Per-acre productivity
C. Import tariffs
D. Urban housing
Correct Answer: B
A key stated priority was to help small and medium-scale farmers increase per-acre productivity.
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Which Pakistani prime minister directed greater activation of agricultural research institutions in August 2026?
A. Shehbaz Sharif
B. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
C. Nawaz Sharif
D. Yousaf Raza Gillani
Correct Answer: A
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed reforms and greater activation of agricultural research institutions.
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The entities covered by PVARA's September 5 deadline are commonly abbreviated as:
A. NFTAs
B. VPSs
C. CEXRs
D. VASPs
Correct Answer: D
Virtual Asset Service Providers are commonly abbreviated as VASPs.
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What consequence did PVARA announce for virtual asset service providers that miss the NOC deadline?
A. A temporary tax surcharge
B. Cease operations
C. Mandatory merger
D. Convert to banks
Correct Answer: B
PVARA warned that providers failing to apply by the deadline would have to cease operations.
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What does PVARA stand for?
A. Pakistan Virtual Accounts Regulatory Agency
B. Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
C. Pakistan Venture and Revenue Authority
D. Public Virtual Assets Registration Agency
Correct Answer: B
PVARA is the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, responsible for regulating virtual-asset service providers.
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What deadline did PVARA set for existing virtual asset service providers to apply for NOCs?
A. September 15, 2026
B. October 1, 2026
C. August 31, 2026
D. September 5, 2026
Correct Answer: D
PVARA directed existing virtual asset service providers to submit NOC applications by September 5, 2026.
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Under which international road-transport system did Pakistan's exports through Khunjerab increase?
A. TIR
B. CPEC Transit Code
C. SAFTA
D. ATA Carnet
Correct Answer: A
Exports increased under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) system.
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At which dry port was Khunjerab-related customs revenue collected?
A. Torkham Dry Port
B. Sost Dry Port
C. Taftan Dry Port
D. Wagah Dry Port
Correct Answer: B
The customs collections were handled at Sost Dry Port in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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What was the reported value of goods exported via Khunjerab Pass to China and Central Asian countries in FY26?
A. Rs15bn
B. Rs2.8bn
C. Rs4.2bn
D. Rs1.8bn
Correct Answer: B
Goods worth Rs2.8 billion were exported to China and Central Asian countries via Khunjerab Pass during FY26.
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Khunjerab Pass primarily facilitates Pakistan's land trade with which country?
A. Afghanistan
B. India
C. Iran
D. China
Correct Answer: D
Khunjerab Pass is the key Pakistan-China land border crossing used for bilateral trade.
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How much customs revenue was collected on imports through Khunjerab Pass during FY2025-26?
A. Rs15.93bn
B. Rs13.67bn
C. Rs12.8bn
D. Rs14.93bn
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan Customs collected Rs14.93 billion on imports through Khunjerab Pass in FY26, reported as roughly Rs15 billion.
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Which institution's data was cited for Pakistan's July 2026 food trade figures?
A. State Bank of Pakistan
B. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
C. Federal Board of Revenue
D. Ministry of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
The reported import and export figures were based on data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan's raw food exports in July 2026 increased by approximately:
A. Nearly 30%
B. Over 2%
C. Over 12%
D. Over 20%
Correct Answer: B
Raw food exports posted a modest increase of just over 2% in July 2026, reversing the negative trend seen in FY26.
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Which item was identified as the main driver of Pakistan's higher food imports in July 2026?
A. Edible oil
B. Wheat
C. Tea
D. Pulses
Correct Answer: A
Higher purchases of edible oil were the main factor behind the 8.12% rise in food imports.
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What was the value of Pakistan's food imports in July 2026?
A. $805.48 million
B. $9.15 billion
C. $5.017 billion
D. $744.97 million
Correct Answer: A
Food imports reached about $805.48 million in July 2026, up from $744.97 million a year earlier.
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By what percentage did Pakistan's food imports rise year-on-year in July 2026?
A. 8.12%
B. 11.66%
C. 2.0%
D. 29.49%
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's food imports increased by 8.12% in July 2026 compared with July 2025, mainly because of higher edible-oil purchases.
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How many European football associations were reported to have withdrawn backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
Correct Answer: B
Reuters reported that five European associations withdrew their backing.
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FIFA's abandoned commercial-rights proposal sought to raise approximately:
A. $420 million
B. $1.2 billion
C. $4.2 billion
D. $10 billion
Correct Answer: C
The proposed private-investment structure was intended to raise about $4.2 billion.