July 2026 was one of the busiest months of the year for Pakistan. The Azad Kashmir elections began, the United States imposed new tariffs on Pakistani exports, Pakistan continued its mediation between Iran and the US, and the country faced several major security incidents and natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are preparing for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, NTS or any police and FIA test, examiners usually pick questions from the last three to six months. This page gives you 22 solved MCQs on July 2026 events, organised by topic, with short explanations so you remember the context and not just the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for the full year? See our complete : Pakistan Current Affairs 2026 MCQs page<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n H2: Major Events of Pakistan in July 2026 at a Glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elections:<\/strong> The Azad Kashmir general election was held in three phases: Mirpur Division on 27 July, Muzaffarabad Division and the 12 refugee seats on 2 August, and Poonch Division on 10 August. PTI boycotted the 2026 elections. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Economy & Trade:<\/strong> On 24 July, the United States imposed a 10% tariff on Pakistani exports, citing alleged forced labour in the supply chain. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diplomacy:<\/strong> Pakistan and Qatar, acting as mediators, proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive the Islamabad Memorandum signed the previous month. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Security:<\/strong> Between 4 and 8 July, militant attacks across Balochistan killed at least 42 people, including 38 security personnel; the military said 54 militants were killed. On 24 July, a Pakistani Taliban suicide car bombing in Tank District killed 27 people, including 15 security personnel. Wikipedia<\/a>Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Disasters:<\/strong> A bus crash in Zhob District on 3 July killed at least 40 people, an avalanche on Broad Peak on 30 July hit a team of climbers, and a methane explosion at a coal mine near Quetta on 31 July killed at least 34 miners. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n H2: Pakistan\u2019s Key Office Holders (July 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n President: Asif Ali Zardari | Prime Minister: Shehbaz Sharif | Chairman Senate: Yusuf Raza Gilani | Speaker National Assembly: Ayaz Sadiq | Chief Justice of Pakistan: Yahya Afridi | Chief Election Commissioner: Sikandar Sultan Raja Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Isay WordPress mein table bana dein.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n H2: Politics & Elections MCQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q1. The first phase of the 2026 Azad Kashmir general election was held on?<\/strong> Q2. In how many phases was the 2026 AJK election held?<\/strong> Q3. Which party boycotted the 2026 Azad Kashmir elections?<\/strong> Q4. Polling for the 12 refugee seats in the AJK election took place on?<\/strong> Q5. Which governor complained in July 2026 that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was excluded from the 2027 South Asian Games?<\/strong> H2: Economy & Foreign Affairs MCQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q6. In July 2026, the United States imposed a tariff of how much on Pakistani exports?<\/strong> Q7. What reason did the US cite for the July 2026 tariff on Pakistan?<\/strong> Q8. Which two countries proposed a 10-day ceasefire in July 2026 to revive the Islamabad Memorandum?<\/strong> Q9. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Pakistan, Iran and the US on?<\/strong> Q10. Pakistan will host which edition of the South Asian Games in 2027?<\/strong> Q11. The 2026 SAFF U-17 Championship was scheduled to be held in which Pakistani city?<\/strong> H2: Security & Defence MCQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q12. A series of militant attacks between 4 and 8 July 2026 took place in which province?<\/strong> Q13. How many security personnel were killed in the 4\u20138 July 2026 Balochistan attacks?<\/strong> Q14. On 24 July 2026, a suicide car bombing killed 27 people in which district of KP?<\/strong> Q15. In July 2026, police officers were killed in a drone attack and ambush in which KP district?<\/strong> H2: Disasters, Sports & Miscellaneous MCQs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q16. K2 Airways Flight 1732, a cargo aircraft, crashed into the Arabian Sea off which coastal town in July 2026?<\/strong> Q17. Which famous Nepalese mountaineer\u2019s team was hit by the July 2026 avalanche on Broad Peak?<\/strong> Q18. Broad Peak is located in which mountain range?<\/strong> Q19. A methane gas explosion at a coal mine on 31 July 2026 killed at least 34 miners near which city?<\/strong> Q20. At least 40 people were killed in a bus crash on 3 July 2026 in which district?<\/strong>
A. 20 July B. 27 July C. 2 August D. 10 August
Answer: B. 27 July<\/strong> (Mirpur Division)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
Answer: C. Three<\/strong>
Explanation: The AJK Election Commission revised the schedule on 21 July and split polling into three phases due to security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. PPP B. PML-N C. PTI D. JUI-F
Answer: C. PTI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 27 July B. 2 August C. 10 August D. 14 August
Answer: B. 2 August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Saleem Haider Khan B. Jaffar Khan Mandokhail C. Faisal Karim Kundi D. Nehal Hashmi
Answer: C. Faisal Karim Kundi<\/strong>
Explanation: Pakistan will host the 2027 South Asian Games in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar, and in July 2026 the KP Governor publicly objected to the province being left out. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 5% B. 10% C. 19% D. 25%
Answer: B. 10%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Currency manipulation B. Alleged forced labour in the supply chain C. Trade deficit D. Steel dumping
Answer: B. Alleged forced labour in the supply chain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia B. Pakistan and Qatar C. Turkey and Qatar D. Oman and Pakistan
Answer: B. Pakistan and Qatar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 6 April 2026 B. 12 April 2026 C. 17 June 2026 D. 7 August 2026
Answer: C. 17 June 2026<\/strong>
Explanation: The MoU set a 60-day window, which lapsed in mid-August without either side agreeing to extend it. Al Jazeera<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 12th B. 13th C. 14th D. 15th
Answer: C. 14th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Lahore B. Karachi C. Islamabad D. Peshawar
Answer: C. Islamabad<\/strong>
Explanation: It was scheduled for 26 July to 7 August 2026 at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, but was cancelled due to financial constraints. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. KP B. Sindh C. Balochistan D. Punjab
Answer: C. Balochistan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 18 B. 28 C. 38 D. 54
Answer: C. 38<\/strong> (42 people in total; the military said 54 militants were killed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Bannu B. Tank C. Lakki Marwat D. Kohat
Answer: B. Tank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Hangu B. Swat C. Dir D. Mardan
Answer: A. Hangu<\/strong>
Explanation: The death toll from the Hangu attack rose to at least eleven police officers. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Gwadar B. Pasni C. Ormara D. Jiwani
Answer: C. Ormara<\/strong>
Explanation: The Boeing 737 crashed on 7 July, leaving its five crew missing. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Tenzing Norgay B. Nirmal Purja C. Kami Rita Sherpa D. Mingma G
Answer: B. Nirmal Purja<\/strong>
Explanation: Purja was later reported among the 10 people killed in the avalanche. CNN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Himalaya B. Hindu Kush C. Karakoram D. Sulaiman
Answer: C. Karakoram<\/strong> (Gilgit-Baltistan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Quetta B. Loralai C. Kohat D. Chakwal
Answer: A. Quetta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Zhob B. Chitral C. Kohistan D. Neelum
Answer: A. Zhob<\/strong> (Balochistan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n