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Barrister Sultan Mehmood passed away in 2026. What political position was he serving in at the time of his death?

A Prime Minister of AJK
B President of AJK
C Governor of AJK
D None of these
Correct Answer: President of AJK
Explanation:

  • He was born on 9 August 1955 in Chichian, Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
  • He served as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir from 1996 to 2001.
  • Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry was elected President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in August 2021.
  • At the time of his death on 31 January 2026, he was serving as the President of AJK.
  • He died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad. 

 

Which international organization approved a new loan facility for Pakistan's climate resilience projects in late Jan 2026?

A World Bank
B IMF
C AIIB
D ADB
Correct Answer: World Bank
Explanation:

  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) secured funding of $304.5 million for Pakistan’s climate resilience initiatives as of late December 2025/January 2026, aimed at bolstering agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and supporting vulnerable communities. 

Which Pakistani poet was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature?

A Faiz Ahmad Faiz
B Habib Jalib
C Allama Iqbal
D Parveen Shakir
Correct Answer: Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Explanation:

  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz was a famous Pakistani poet and intellectual.
  • He is known for his revolutionary poetry based on love, justice, and social change.
  • Faiz received the Lenin Peace Prize and remains one of the most influential Urdu poets.

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan?

A Minar-e-Pakistan
B Rohtas Fort
C Lahore Museum
D Faisal Mosque
Correct Answer: Rohtas Fort
Explanation:

  • Rohtas Fort is a historic fort located near Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan.
  • It was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century to stop the return of the Mughal emperor Humayun.
  • Rohtas Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its strong walls and military architecture.

Who is the Current Chief Minister of KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KPK)?

A Sohail Afridi
B Pervez Khattak
C Mehmood Khan
D Ali Amin Gandapur
Correct Answer: Sohail Afridi

The Government of Pakistan issued a nationwide alert on January 29, 2026, regarding which virus threat?

A COVID-26
B Zika Virus
C Nipah Virus
D Monkeypox
Correct Answer: Nipah Virus
Explanation:

  • The federal government has issued a nationwide health alert amid concerns over the possible spread of the deadly Nipah virus (NiV) to Pakistan, directing all relevant authorities to adopt strict preventive measures at the country’s entry points.

Which project is being backed by the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) to utilize Sutlej river floodwaters?

A Indus Canal
B Cholistan Canal project
C Thal Reservoir
D Ravi Waterway
Correct Answer: Cholistan Canal project
Explanation:

  • The Cholistan Canal Project (also known as the Cholistan Flood Feeder or Mehfooz Shaheed Canal) is being backed by the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) to utilize Sutlej River floodwaters. This ~800 million USD project aims to irrigate 1.2 million acres in southern Punjab to boost agriculture. 

Pakistan recently resumed direct flights with which country after a 14-year hiatus?

A Bangladesh
B Uzbekistan
C India
D Rwanda
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation:

  • After a 14-year hiatus, the first direct flight between Pakistan and Bangladesh landed at Jinnah International Airport.

As of January 29, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reserves were reported at:

A $14.50 billion
B $15.25 billion
C $16.10 billion
D $17.00 billion
Correct Answer: $16.10 billion

Who signed the agreement to conclude the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on January 29, 2026?

A Government of Pakistan and IMF
B Ministry of Aviation and China-Pak Consortium
C Pakistan Army and Saudi Investors
D Government of Pakistan and Arif Habib-led consortium
Correct Answer: Government of Pakistan and Arif Habib-led consortium
Explanation:

  • Defence Secretary Lieutenant General retired Muhammad Ali, Secretary Privatization Commission Usman Bajwa, CEO PIA Holding Company Asad Rasool, Chairman Arif Habib Corporation Limited Arif Habib, Director Fatima Fertilizer Fazal Ahmed, CEO Lake City Gohar Ejaz, Ms Farhana Feroze from City School, and CEO of PIACL Amir Hayat signed the documents