Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
SFD, frequently mentioned in Pakistan-Saudi economic relations, stands for:
A. South Finance Department
B. Saudi Federal Depository
C. Saudi Fund for Development
D. Strategic Finance Directorate
Correct Answer: C
The Saudi Fund for Development is a major Saudi development-finance institution supporting projects in Pakistan and other countries.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
In April 2024, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan discussed accelerating a first wave of Saudi investment commonly reported at about:
A. $100 million
B. $5 billion
C. $500 million
D. $50 billion
Correct Answer: B
High-level engagement in 2024 focused on moving an initial package of roughly $5 billion in Saudi investment toward implementation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Why has Pakistan often run a merchandise trade deficit with Saudi Arabia?
A. Large petroleum and energy imports from Saudi Arabia
B. Saudi Arabia imports all Pakistani oil
C. Pakistan imports no energy
D. Both countries prohibit trade
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's import bill from Saudi Arabia is heavily influenced by petroleum and energy products, producing a structural merchandise deficit.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Saudi Arabia's exports to Pakistan in the 2020 trade figures were approximately:
A. $455 million
B. $100 million
C. $8 billion
D. $1.576 billion
Correct Answer: D
Saudi exports to Pakistan were roughly $1.576 billion in 2020, significantly higher than Pakistan's exports to the Kingdom.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan's exports to Saudi Arabia in the 2020 trade figures were approximately:
A. $5 billion
B. $3 billion
C. $455 million
D. $1.576 billion
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan's exports to Saudi Arabia were reported at about $455 million in 2020.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
According to official Pakistan mission data for 2020, total Pakistan-Saudi bilateral trade was approximately:
A. $20.31 billion
B. $2.031 billion
C. $203 million
D. $12 billion
Correct Answer: B
Official mission data reported 2020 bilateral trade of about $2.031 billion.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
During Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2019 visit to Pakistan, investment agreements worth about how much were announced?
A. $20 billion
B. $50 billion
C. $2 billion
D. $500 million
Correct Answer: A
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan announced agreements and investment intentions of roughly $20 billion during the 2019 visit.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The 2018 Saudi package for Pakistan was broadly structured as:
A. $2 billion food aid plus $4 billion tourism fund
B. A $6 billion interest-free private loan
C. $6 billion military grant only
D. $3 billion deposit plus about $3 billion deferred oil facility
Correct Answer: D
The package included a $3 billion deposit and an oil-import facility on deferred payment, helping Pakistan's balance of payments.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The Saudi support package announced for Pakistan in October 2018 was approximately:
A. $20 billion
B. $500 million
C. $6 billion
D. $1 billion
Correct Answer: C
The 2018 package was announced at about $6 billion, combining a central-bank deposit and deferred-payment oil support.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
In 2014, Saudi Arabia provided Pakistan with a widely reported support package of approximately:
A. $15 billion
B. $1.5 billion
C. $500 million
D. $150 million
Correct Answer: B
Saudi Arabia provided about $1.5 billion in 2014, a major example of financial support during a period of external-account pressure.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Saudi Arabia's economic importance to Pakistan is best described by which combination?
A. Energy supplies, investment, financial support and remittances
B. Only agricultural imports
C. Only tourism
D. Only defence exports
Correct Answer: A
Saudi Arabia matters to Pakistan through oil and energy, investment, deposits and financing, development assistance, employment and remittance flows.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The August 2026 Makkah summit took place at the invitation of:
A. The OIC Secretary General alone
B. The GCC Secretary-General only
C. The UN Secretary-General
D. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Correct Answer: D
The summit occurred at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Saudi visit connected with the Makkah Accord was scheduled for:
A. 14-16 March 2026
B. 1-3 January 2026
C. 6-8 August 2026
D. 20-22 December 2026
Correct Answer: C
The Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia ran from 6 to 8 August 2026, with the summit on 7 August.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The most important structural difference between the 2025 Pakistan-Saudi SMDA and the 2026 Makkah Accord is that the latter:
A. Removes Saudi Arabia
B. Adds Türkiye to create a trilateral framework
C. Ends defence cooperation
D. Deals only with Hajj
Correct Answer: B
The 2025 pact was bilateral between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; the 2026 Makkah Accord expanded the collective-defence framework to include Türkiye.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The 2026 Makkah Accord is intended to strengthen:
A. Collective deterrence and defence cooperation
B. A single monetary system
C. Visa-free tourism only
D. Agricultural subsidies only
Correct Answer: A
Its stated purpose is collective deterrence against aggression and enhanced defence cooperation among the three parties.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
According to Pakistan's official explanation, the Makkah Accord is:
A. An offensive alliance against Iran
B. A replacement for the United Nations
C. A trade-only pact
D. Defensive in nature and not directed against any country
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan explicitly described the accord as defensive, focused on deterrence and sovereignty, and not directed against any state.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Pakistan stated that the Makkah Accord is consistent with which provision of the UN Charter?
A. Article 108
B. Article 99
C. Article 51
D. Article 2(7) only
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan linked the agreement to the inherent right of individual and collective self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The central mutual-defence clause of the 2026 Makkah Accord provides that an armed attack on one party shall be regarded as:
A. A matter only for the UN General Assembly
B. An attack on all three
C. An attack only if approved by the OIC
D. A bilateral trade issue
Correct Answer: B
The agreement establishes a collective-defence principle: an armed attack against one of the three states is treated as an attack against all.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
The 2026 Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence was held at:
A. Al-Safa Palace in Makkah
B. Parliament House in Islamabad
C. Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul
D. Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh
Correct Answer: A
The leaders met at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah for the summit and signing.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Saudi Relations
Which three countries are parties to the 2026 Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?
A. Pakistan, Qatar and Türkiye
B. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Iran
C. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan
D. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Correct Answer: D
The 2026 accord is trilateral among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.