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Who was nominated by PML-N for the AJK prime minister election scheduled for 28 August 2026?
A. Sardar Mukhtar Ahmed Abbasi
B. Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani
C. Raja Farooq Haider
D. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas
Correct Answer: B
PML-N nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani.
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Jamaat-i-Islami announced a nationwide strike for which date against the petroleum levy?
A. 30 August 2026
B. 1 September 2026
C. 3 September 2026
D. 5 September 2026
Correct Answer: C
JI announced a nationwide strike for 3 September 2026.
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A new design was reportedly being prepared for which Pakistani banknote denomination?
A. Rs500
B. Rs1,000
C. Rs2,000
D. Rs5,000
Correct Answer: D
A new design for the Rs5,000 note was reported to be under preparation.
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Which banknote was SBP reported to be considering discontinuing because of rising costs?
A. Rs5 note
B. Rs10 note
C. Rs20 note
D. Rs50 note
Correct Answer: B
SBP was reported to be considering ending the Rs10 note.
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Pakistan's bilateral trade with Kazakhstan was reported at approximately:
A. $54.313 million
B. $84.313 million
C. $104.313 million
D. $204.313 million
Correct Answer: C
Bilateral trade with Kazakhstan was reported at $104.313 million.
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Which Central Asian country remained Pakistan's largest trading partner among the five Central Asian Republics?
A. Uzbekistan
B. Turkmenistan
C. Kazakhstan
D. Tajikistan
Correct Answer: C
Kazakhstan remained Pakistan's largest trading partner among the five.
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Pakistan's exports to five Central Asian states changed by what percentage in FY2025-26?
A. Rose 4.1%
B. Fell 4.1%
C. Rose 14.1%
D. Fell 14.1%
Correct Answer: B
Exports to the five Central Asian Republics fell by 4.1%.
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How many sites had Jazz linked to 5G according to a report on 28 August 2026?
A. 500
B. 750
C. 1,000
D. 2,000
Correct Answer: C
Jazz reported linking 1,000 sites to 5G.
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How much additional recovery from power consumers was requested for September 2026 in the Nepra-related case?
A. Rs16.52 billion
B. Rs26.52 billion
C. Rs36.52 billion
D. Rs46.52 billion
Correct Answer: C
The requested additional recovery was Rs36.52 billion.
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Approximately how much did SBP deposit into the national kitty according to its FY2025-26 Annual Financial Statements?
A. Rs0.9 trillion
B. Rs1.2 trillion
C. Rs1.9 trillion
D. Rs3.1 trillion
Correct Answer: C
SBP's Annual Financial Statements reported about Rs1.9 trillion deposited into the national kitty.
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The latest fuel price reductions became applicable on:
A. 26 August 2026
B. 27 August 2026
C. 28 August 2026
D. 1 September 2026
Correct Answer: C
The new prices became applicable on 28 August 2026.
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By how much did Pakistan reduce the high-speed diesel price effective 28 August 2026?
A. Rs0.19 per litre
B. Rs0.50 per litre
C. Rs1.11 per litre
D. Rs2.40 per litre
Correct Answer: A
High-speed diesel was reduced by Rs0.19 per litre.
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By how much did Pakistan reduce the petrol price effective 28 August 2026?
A. Rs0.19 per litre
B. Rs0.39 per litre
C. Rs0.50 per litre
D. Rs1.12 per litre
Correct Answer: C
The government reduced petrol by Rs0.50 per litre.
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Who is the Commonwealth Secretary-General with whom Ishaq Dar met in London in August 2026?
A. Patricia Scotland
B. Shirley Botchwey
C. Amina Mohammed
D. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Correct Answer: B
Ishaq Dar met Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey.
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Which organisation's Secretary-General was approached regarding the captive Pakistani seafarers?
A. International Maritime Organization
B. International Labour Organization
C. World Trade Organization
D. International Civil Aviation Organization
Correct Answer: A
Ishaq Dar met the IMO Secretary-General regarding the seafarers.
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How many Pakistani seafarers aboard MT Honour 25 were reported held captive by Somali pirates?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan sought help for the safe release of 10 Pakistani seafarers.
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Pakistan and the UK agreed to strengthen which security-related cooperation?
A. Intelligence sharing
B. Joint currency issuance
C. Agricultural land leasing
D. Space tourism
Correct Answer: A
The two sides agreed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing.
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Who was the UK National Security Adviser who met Ishaq Dar in London?
A. Jonathan Powell
B. Richard Moore
C. David Cameron
D. Mark Sedwill
Correct Answer: A
Ishaq Dar met UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
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Pakistan expressed concern during the UK talks about terrorist threats emanating from:
A. Myanmar
B. Afghanistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan highlighted terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil.
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Which treaty was discussed during Pakistan-UK talks in London on 27 August 2026?
A. Mahakali Treaty
B. Indus Waters Treaty
C. Ganges Water Treaty
D. Helmand River Treaty
Correct Answer: B
The talks included developments concerning the Indus Waters Treaty.