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Which natural phenomenon may have triggered the deadly flash flood near Nepal’s border with Tibet?
A. Volcanic eruption
B. Glacier collapse
C. Tsunami
D. Tornado
Correct Answer: B
Satellite analysis indicated that a glacier or ice-rock collapse may have triggered the catastrophic Himalayan flash flood near the Nepal–Tibet border.
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Which strategically important waterway remains central to the Iran crisis and global energy shipping concerns?
A. Strait of Malacca
B. Bab el-Mandeb
C. Strait of Hormuz
D. Bosporus Strait
Correct Answer: C
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy shipping route and remains central to the Iran conflict and regional diplomacy.
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Pakistan has recently been involved in mediation efforts concerning tensions between Iran and:
A. Russia
B. United States
C. China
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has been involved in diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating the Iran–United States conflict and facilitating a negotiated settlement.
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Which South Asian country has said it would positively consider joining the Makkah defence arrangement if invited?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Nepal
C. Maldives
D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D
Bangladesh’s foreign minister said the country would positively consider joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement if formally invited by its current members.
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The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement broadly follows the collective-defence principle associated with which NATO article?
A. Article 2
B. Article 4
C. Article 5
D. Article 10
Correct Answer: C
The agreement’s principle that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all resembles the collective-defence concept contained in NATO Article 5.
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Which three countries are parties to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?
A. Pakistan, Iran and Türkiye
B. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
C. Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
D. Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026.
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The Indus Waters Treaty primarily governs water sharing between:
A. Pakistan and Afghanistan
B. Pakistan and China
C. Pakistan and India
D. India and Bangladesh
Correct Answer: C
The Indus Waters Treaty is the principal water-sharing framework between Pakistan and India.
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Pakistan recently warned against the “weaponisation” of which bilateral treaty?
A. Simla Agreement
B. Indus Waters Treaty
C. Tashkent Declaration
D. Lahore Declaration
Correct Answer: B
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned against attempts to weaponise the Indus Waters Treaty and stressed Pakistan’s treaty rights.
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Pakistan’s total bilateral trade with the five Central Asian states fell to approximately:
A. $119.1 million
B. $219.1 million
C. $319.1 million
D. $443.7 million
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan’s bilateral trade with the five Central Asian Republics fell from about $443.7 million in FY2024-25 to approximately $219.1 million in FY2025-26.
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Pakistan’s exports to five Central Asian Republics changed by approximately what percentage in FY2025-26?
A. Increased 14.1%
B. Decreased 4.1%
C. Increased 4.1%
D. Decreased 14.1%
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan’s exports to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan declined by 4.10% year-on-year in FY2025-26.
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What was Pakistan’s revised petrol price effective August 28, 2026?
A. Rs332.60/litre
B. Rs337.10/litre
C. Rs342.60/litre
D. Rs371.61/litre
Correct Answer: C
Petrol was reduced by Rs0.50 per litre, from Rs343.10 to Rs342.60 per litre, effective August 28, 2026.
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Which instruments were used by SBP for its August 28, 2026 liquidity injection?
A. Treasury bills and Sukuk
B. Reverse Repo Purchase and Mudarabah-based OMO
C. Eurobonds and PIBs
D. Currency swaps only
Correct Answer: B
SBP used conventional Reverse Repo Purchase operations together with Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations.
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How much liquidity did the State Bank of Pakistan inject through its conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs on August 28, 2026?
A. Rs5.24 trillion
B. Rs8.68 trillion
C. Rs10.12 trillion
D. Rs12.24 trillion
Correct Answer: D
The State Bank of Pakistan injected approximately Rs12,240.8 billion through conventional Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations.
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Which country was Pakistan’s second-largest export destination in July 2026?
A. China
B. United Kingdom
C. Germany
D. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B
The United Kingdom ranked second, with Pakistani exports worth approximately $220.26 million, followed by China.
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Which country remained Pakistan’s largest export destination in July 2026?
A. China
B. United Kingdom
C. United States
D. UAE
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan exported about $595.22 million worth of goods to the United States in July 2026, making it the country’s largest export market for the month.
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How many were reported killed in the Sasol/Sasool area of Khuzdar district?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: C
Four were reported killed in the Khuzdar operation.
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How many were reported killed in the Ladha area of South Waziristan?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Correct Answer: C
Five were reported killed in Ladha, South Waziristan.
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How many were reported killed in the Bannu intelligence-based operation?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct Answer: A
Two were reported killed in Bannu.
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How many militants/terrorists were reported killed in intelligence-based operations in KP and Balochistan on 27 August 2026?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Correct Answer: C
Security forces reported killing 11 in the operations.
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What share of Pakistan's medical college seats was reported to be in the private sector?
A. 35%
B. 45%
C. 55%
D. 65%
Correct Answer: D
About 65% of medical college seats were reported in the private sector.