CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
From Saudi Arabia's perspective, one major strategic value of defence ties with Pakistan is Pakistan's:
A. Permanent seat on the UN Security Council
B. Control of the Suez Canal
C. Membership in NATO
D. Large, experienced professional military and training capacity
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan's professional armed forces, training institutions and extensive operational experience are important components of the defence partnership.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
When Pakistan announced additional troops for Saudi Arabia in 2018, the stated role was primarily:
A. Border duty in Jordan
B. Combat operations in Yemen
C. Training and advisory mission within Saudi Arabia
D. UN peacekeeping in Syria
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan stated that the additional contingent would perform training and advisory functions in Saudi Arabia rather than be employed outside the Kingdom.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The Pakistan-Saudi naval exercise is commonly known as:
A. RIMPAC Arabia
B. Naseem Al Bahr
C. Sea Dragon Europe
D. Aman-e-Hind
Correct Answer: B
Naseem Al Bahr is the long-running bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Al-Samsaam exercises have prominently included training in:
A. Counterterrorism and tactical operations
B. Space launch operations
C. Polar warfare
D. Nuclear reactor management
Correct Answer: A
Iterations of Al-Samsaam have focused on counterterrorism, cordon-and-search, combat patrols and related tactical skills.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The recurring Pakistan-Saudi joint army exercise is known as:
A. Red Flag
B. Bright Star
C. Malabar
D. Al-Samsaam
Correct Answer: D
Al-Samsaam is a recurring joint army exercise between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which description best fits long-term Pakistan-Saudi military relations?
A. Only arms sales
B. No military contact since 1947
C. Training, exercises, advisory cooperation and defence coordination
D. Only naval cooperation
Correct Answer: C
The defence relationship is broad, combining training, military-to-military contacts, exercises, advisory support and strategic coordination.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
During the 1990-91 Gulf crisis, Pakistan deployed forces to Saudi Arabia chiefly to:
A. Occupy Iraq
B. Support the defence of Saudi territory and Holy sites
C. Invade Kuwait
D. Police the Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan sent forces to help defend Saudi Arabia and the Holy sites during the Gulf crisis, consistent with its security commitment to the Kingdom.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistani military personnel have historically served in Saudi Arabia mainly in:
A. Training, advisory and defensive roles
B. Colonial administration
C. Civilian tax collection only
D. UN trusteeship duties
Correct Answer: A
Pakistani personnel have long contributed to training, advisory and defensive assignments in the Kingdom.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
A landmark framework often cited in the history of Pakistan-Saudi defence cooperation is the bilateral security protocol of:
A. 2010
B. 1999
C. 1971
D. 1982
Correct Answer: D
The 1982 security protocol is widely cited as a major formal framework for defence cooperation between the two countries.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan-Saudi defence cooperation became particularly institutionalized from the:
A. 1930s only
B. 1920s
C. 1960s onward
D. After 2015 only
Correct Answer: C
Defence links developed over decades through training, advisory roles, exercises and Pakistani military deployments in the Kingdom.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which geographic fact makes Pakistan's management of Saudi-Iran relations especially sensitive?
A. Pakistan shares a land border with Saudi Arabia
B. Pakistan shares a land border with Iran
C. Saudi Arabia borders India
D. Iran borders China only
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan directly borders Iran while maintaining exceptionally close relations with Saudi Arabia, creating a recurring balancing challenge.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan's preferred diplomatic posture between Saudi Arabia and Iran is generally one of:
A. Balancing relations and avoiding sectarian bloc politics
B. Permanent alignment against Saudi Arabia
C. Permanent alignment against Iran
D. Complete disengagement from the Gulf
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan has deep ties with Saudi Arabia but also shares a border and important interests with Iran, encouraging a balanced regional approach.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Why did Pakistan welcome Saudi-Iran rapprochement in 2023?
A. It ended the OIC
B. It dissolved the GCC
C. It created a South Asian currency
D. It was expected to promote regional peace and stability
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan considered reduced Saudi-Iran tensions beneficial for regional stability and consistent with Islamabad's preference for de-escalation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan welcomed the March 2023 restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which was facilitated by:
A. United States
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Russia
Correct Answer: C
The Saudi-Iran agreement announced in March 2023 was facilitated by China, and Pakistan welcomed it as a contribution to regional peace.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's first official visit to Saudi Arabia after taking office in 2022 took place on:
A. 20-22 December 2022
B. 28-30 April 2022
C. 10-12 August 2022
D. 1-3 January 2022
Correct Answer: B
Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia from 28 to 30 April 2022, reinforcing high-level political engagement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in 2022 in:
A. Islamabad
B. Lahore
C. Peshawar
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: A
Islamabad hosted the 48th OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, reflecting Pakistan's continued engagement with Saudi Arabia and the wider OIC.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The 17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan in December 2021 was convened by Saudi Arabia and hosted by:
A. Qatar
B. Turkey
C. Indonesia
D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
Saudi Arabia called for the extraordinary OIC meeting and Pakistan hosted it in Islamabad on 19 December 2021.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Saudi Arabia has generally acknowledged Pakistan's role regarding Afghanistan as:
A. No role at all
B. A role limited to trade sanctions
C. A facilitative role for peace and stability
D. A colonial role
Correct Answer: C
Joint statements have recognized Pakistan's facilitative efforts concerning peace and stability in Afghanistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan has repeatedly condemned missile and drone attacks against Saudi territory by:
A. ASEAN
B. Houthis
C. African Union
D. NATO
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan has publicly supported which Saudi climate initiatives?
A. Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative
B. European Green Deal only
C. Amazon Fund
D. Arctic Council Green Plan
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan welcomed Saudi Arabia's Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative as regional climate and environmental efforts.