CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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Pakistan and Iran agreed in 2021 to establish how many border markets?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Ten
Correct Answer: C
The bilateral plan envisaged six border sustenance markets.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The third major international crossing developed between Pakistan and Iran is:
A. Gabd–Reemdan
B. Chaman–Spin Boldak
C. Torkham–Jalalabad
D. Khunjerab–Sust
Correct Answer: A
Gabd–Reemdan provides an additional coastal-region crossing.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The opening ceremony of Mand–Pishin crossing was held on:
A. 21 April 2021
B. 18 May 2023
C. 22 April 2024
D. 29 January 2024
Correct Answer: A
The second international crossing was inaugurated on 21 April 2021.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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Mand–Pishin became an official border crossing in:
A. April 2021
B. August 1947
C. March 2004
D. January 2024
Correct Answer: A
The crossing was formally opened on 21 April 2021.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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For decades, the only international Pakistan–Iran border crossing was:
A. Mirjaveh–Taftan
B. Mand–Pishin
C. Gabd–Reemdan
D. Wagah–Attari
Correct Answer: A
Mirjaveh–Taftan remained the sole international crossing for decades.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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High-level visits are regarded in official statements as:
A. A leadership-driven source of momentum
B. Unnecessary to bilateral relations
C. A substitute for all treaties
D. Limited to ceremonial contacts only
Correct Answer: A
Regular leadership engagement is viewed as central to advancing bilateral cooperation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 2019 joint statement called for a second round of the High Border Commission in:
A. Islamabad
B. Tehran
C. Istanbul
D. Beijing
Correct Answer: A
The parties agreed that Islamabad would host the second round.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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Which mechanism reviews cross-border security and new crossing points?
A. High Border Commission
B. SAARC Secretariat
C. Permanent Indus Commission
D. Nuclear Suppliers Group
Correct Answer: A
The High Border Commission is a bilateral border-management institution.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The principal purpose of the Turbat–Zahedan liaison arrangement is:
A. Counterterrorism and border coordination
B. Management of a common currency
C. Supervision of the Indus River
D. Administration of pilgrim visas only
Correct Answer: A
The liaison officers support timely security coordination in the border region.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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Security liaison officers agreed in January 2024 were to be stationed in Turbat and:
A. Zahedan
B. Tehran
C. Mashhad
D. Isfahan
Correct Answer: A
The two sides agreed to station liaison officers in Turbat and Zahedan.
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The high-level consultative mechanism was intended to meet:
A. Alternately in Pakistan and Iran
B. Only at the UN headquarters
C. Only in a third country
D. Every twenty years
Correct Answer: A
The foreign ministers agreed that the mechanism would meet regularly in both countries.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The January 2024 foreign ministers' meeting created a high-level mechanism at the level of:
A. Foreign Ministers
B. District police officers
C. Central bank governors only
D. University rectors
Correct Answer: A
The mechanism was designed to oversee progress on the bilateral agenda.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 2024 visit called for the next round of the Joint Economic Commission to be the:
A. 22nd round
B. 5th round
C. 10th round
D. 50th round
Correct Answer: A
The joint statement referred to the 22nd round of JEC negotiations.
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The bilateral business and trade forum mentioned in the 2024 joint statement is the:
A. Joint Business Trade Committee
B. Common Customs Parliament
C. Tehran Stock Union
D. Joint Currency Council
Correct Answer: A
The parties agreed to convene the Joint Business Trade Committee.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The main bilateral economic ministerial mechanism is the:
A. Joint Economic Commission
B. Common Monetary Council
C. Indus Commission
D. Joint Defence Parliament
Correct Answer: A
The JEC reviews economic, trade, transport and energy cooperation.
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Iran's delegation at the 13th BPC was headed by:
A. Majid Takht-Ravanchi
B. Mohammad Javad Zarif
C. Ali Larijani
D. Hassan Rouhani
Correct Answer: A
The Iranian Deputy Minister for Political Affairs led the delegation.
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At the 13th BPC, the Pakistan delegation was led by:
A. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch
B. The Chief Justice
C. The Finance Secretary
D. The Governor of Balochistan
Correct Answer: A
Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led Pakistan's delegation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 13th round of Pakistan–Iran Bilateral Political Consultations was held in:
A. Islamabad on 17 November 2025
B. Tehran on 1 January 2026
C. Quetta on 22 August 2024
D. Lahore on 4 March 2004
Correct Answer: A
The 13th BPC was held in Islamabad on 17 November 2025.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 12th round of Pakistan–Iran Bilateral Political Consultations was held in:
A. Tehran in June 2023
B. Islamabad in January 2024
C. Karachi in May 2023
D. Mashhad in March 2004
Correct Answer: A
The 12th BPC took place in Tehran on 17–18 June 2023.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The regular Foreign Secretary-level forum between Pakistan and Iran is called:
A. Bilateral Political Consultations
B. Strategic Arms Council
C. Joint Currency Board
D. River Water Commission
Correct Answer: A
BPC reviews the full spectrum of political, economic and security relations.