Pakistan Current Affairs 2026 MCQs with Answers PDF – CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC

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Pakistan Current Affairs 2026 — 30 Latest Solved MCQs

Fresh, fact-checked, and explanation-backed MCQs covering Pakistan's top leadership, the Federal Budget 2026–27, security operations, sports, and major national headlines — everything you need for your next exam, in one place.

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Keeping up with Pakistan's fast-moving current affairs can feel like a full-time job — new appointments, a fresh federal budget, cricket history in the making, and shifting regional politics, all in the space of a few months. This guide distills the 30 most exam-relevant MCQs of 2026, each one independently verified and explained, so you can revise smart instead of scrolling through a dozen news sites. Whether you're prepping for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, or any general knowledge test, bookmark this page — it's updated to reflect the very latest developments as of July 2026.

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• Top Leadership & Constitutional Posts
• Budget & Economy 2026–27
• Security, Diplomacy & World Affairs
• PSL 2026 & Sports
• Provincial Governors

🏛️ Top Leadership & Constitutional Posts

Q1

Who is the current President of Pakistan (as of July 2026)?

• Arif Alvi
• Asif Ali Zardari
• Yusuf Raza Gilani
• Shehbaz Sharif

Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari has served as President of Pakistan since March 2024 and continues in office in 2026.

Q2

Who is the current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?

• Sadiq Sanjrani
• Yusuf Raza Gilani
• Raza Rabbani
• Ayaz Sadiq

Explanation: Yusuf Raza Gilani, a former Prime Minister, is the sitting Chairman of the Senate.

Q3

Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?

• Asad Qaiser
• Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
• Ayaz Sadiq
• Fazal-ur-Rehman

Explanation: Ayaz Sadiq of PML-N is serving as Speaker of the 16th National Assembly.

Q4

Who is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan?

• Qazi Faez Isa
• Yahya Afridi
• Umar Ata Bandial
• Gulzar Ahmed

Explanation: Justice Yahya Afridi is the incumbent Chief Justice, having succeeded Qazi Faez Isa.

Q5

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?

• Sikandar Sultan Raja
• Ikram Ullah Khan
• Sultan Sikandar Mirza
• Nisar Ahmed Durrani

Explanation: Sikandar Sultan Raja continues to serve as Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner.

Q6

Who is the current Chief Minister of Punjab?

• Hamza Shehbaz
• Maryam Nawaz
• Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi
• Usman Buzdar

Explanation: Maryam Nawaz has been CM Punjab since 26 February 2024 — the first woman to hold the post.

Q7

Who is the current Chief Minister of Sindh?

• Qaim Ali Shah
• Murad Ali Shah
• Syed Ghous Ali Shah
• Sindh has no CM

Explanation: Murad Ali Shah (PPP) has continued as CM Sindh since February 2024.

Q8

Who is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan?

• Jam Kamal Khan
• Sarfraz Bugti
• Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
• Nawab Aslam Raisani

Explanation: Sarfraz Bugti has served as CM Balochistan since March 2024.

Q9

Who took over as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2025?

• Ali Amin Gandapur
• Sohail Afridi
• Akbar S. Babar
• Mahmood Khan

Explanation: Sohail Afridi (PTI) became CM KP on 15 October 2025.

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💰 Budget & Economy 2026–27

Q10

Who is the current Federal Finance Minister of Pakistan?

• Ishaq Dar
• Miftah Ismail
• Muhammad Aurangzeb
• Shaukat Tarin

Explanation: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb is Finance Minister and presented the Federal Budget 2026–27.

Q11

Who currently serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan?

• Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
• Khawaja Asif
• Mohammad Ishaq Dar
• Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Explanation: Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar holds the dual portfolio of Deputy PM and Foreign Minister.

Q12

On which date was Pakistan's Federal Budget for FY 2026–27 presented in parliament?

• 1 June 2026
• 12 June 2026
• 1 July 2026
• 15 May 2026

Explanation: The budget was presented in the National Assembly on 12 June 2026, after two earlier postponements.

Q13

What was the approximate total outlay of Pakistan's Federal Budget 2026–27?

• About Rs 12 trillion
• About Rs 14 trillion
• About Rs 17.6 trillion
• About Rs 25 trillion

Explanation: The FY2026–27 budget carried an outlay of roughly Rs 17.5–17.6 trillion, with an FBR tax target above Rs 15 trillion.

Q14

What GDP growth rate did the government target for FY 2026–27?

• 2 percent
• 3 percent
• 4 percent
• 6 percent

Explanation: A ~4 percent growth target was set, balancing IMF-backed fiscal consolidation with growth demands.

Q15

According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26, what was the size of Pakistan's economy in the outgoing fiscal year?

• $300 billion
• $380 billion
• $452.1 billion
• $520 billion

Explanation: The economy expanded 3.7 percent to reach a record $452.1 billion in FY2025–26.

Q29

According to PTA, roughly what percentage of smartphones used in Pakistan are locally manufactured or assembled (mid-2026)?

• Around 40 percent
• Around 65 percent
• Around 92 percent
• Nearly 100 percent

Explanation: PTA told a National Assembly IT committee in July 2026 that about 92 percent of smartphones in Pakistan are locally made or assembled.

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🌍 Security, Diplomacy & World Affairs

Q16

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar travelled to Shanghai in July 2026 to sign the founding agreement of which new organization?

• World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
• World Trade Cooperation Council
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretariat
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Explanation: Ishaq Dar signed on Pakistan's behalf as a Founding Member of WAICO in Shanghai.

Q17

What is the name of the security operation against militants, with over 100 reported neutralised by July 2026?

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
• Operation Zarb-e-Azb
• Operation Shaban
• Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

Explanation: Operation Shaban, run jointly by the Army, Frontier Corps and police, had neutralised over 100 militants by mid-July 2026.

Q18

In early July 2026, a tragic bus accident near the Balochistan–KP border killed how many people?

• About 15
• About 25
• About 40
• About 60

Explanation: At least 40 people died when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine near the Balochistan–KP border.

Q19

Pakistan's ban on Indian airlines and Indian-registered/leased aircraft using its airspace has been in force since which date?

• 24 April 2025
• 1 January 2026
• 10 May 2026
• 24 April 2026

Explanation: The ban has remained in force since 24 April 2025 amid strained bilateral relations.

Q28

What policy stance has Pakistan officially adopted toward the 2026 Iran war, which began in late February 2026?

• Direct military support to Iran
• Official neutrality with calls for restraint and dialogue
• Formal alliance with the United States
• Closure of all diplomatic channels

Explanation: Pakistan has condemned attacks on both Iran and Gulf states while repeatedly calling for restraint, dialogue and de-escalation.

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🏏 PSL 2026 & Sports

Q20

Which franchise won the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 title?

• Lahore Qalandars
• Islamabad United
• Peshawar Zalmi
• Multan Sultans

Explanation: Peshawar Zalmi, captained by Babar Azam, won their second PSL title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets.

Q21

Who captained Peshawar Zalmi to their PSL 2026 title victory?

• Shaheen Afridi
• Babar Azam
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Shadab Khan

Explanation: Babar Azam captained the title-winning side and also finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 588 runs.

Q22

Which team was the runner-up in PSL 2026, playing its debut season?

• Quetta Gladiators
• Karachi Kings
• Hyderabad Kingsmen
• Multan Sultans

Explanation: Hyderabad Kingsmen, in their maiden PSL season, finished runners-up after losing the final.

Q23

Where was the PSL 2026 final played, setting a record attendance of 32,461 spectators?

• National Stadium, Karachi
• Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Multan Cricket Stadium
• Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Explanation: The final was held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 3 May 2026, drawing a record PSL final crowd.

Q24

Who was named Player of the Final in PSL 2026?

• Saim Ayub
• Aaron Hardie
• Sufiyan Muqeem
• Fakhar Zaman

Explanation: Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie took 4 wickets and scored an unbeaten 56 for Peshawar Zalmi in the final.

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🏙️ Provincial Governors

Q25

Who is the current Governor of Punjab?

• Muhammad Balighur Rehman
• Saleem Haider Khan
• Ghulam Sarwar Khan
• Chaudhry Sarwar

Explanation: Saleem Haider Khan has been Governor of Punjab since May 2024.

Q26

Who is the current Governor of Sindh?

• Imran Ismail
• Kamran Khan Tessori
• Muhammad Zubair
• Saeed Ghani

Explanation: Kamran Khan Tessori has been Governor of Sindh since October 2022.

Q27

Who is the current Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

• Shah Farman
• Ghulam Ali
• Faisal Karim Kundi
• Haji Ghulam Ali

Explanation: Faisal Karim Kundi (PPP) has served as Governor of KP since May 2024.

Q30

Who is the current Governor of Balochistan?

• Jaffar Khan Mandokhail
• Amanullah Khan Yasinzai
• Malik Abdul Wali Kakar
• Zahoor Ahmed Agha

Explanation: Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has served as Governor of Balochistan since May 2024.

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