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Which Pakistani institution faced a tax shortfall of Rs. 429 billion during the July–February (2025–26) period, as reported on March 1?
A State Bank of Pakistan
B Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
C Ministry of Commerce
D Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
Correct Answer: State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation:

The FBR reported a significant revenue shortfall of Rs. 429 billion for the first eight months of the fiscal year.

On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif postponed his scheduled official visit to which country due to the "regional and internal situation"?
A China
B Russia
C Saudi Arabia
D Turkey
Correct Answer: Russia
Explanation:

 The Prime Minister postponed a high-level trip to Russia (originally set for March 3–5) to oversee the escalating border conflict with Afghanistan and domestic unrest.

Which city hosted the "Pakistan Governance Forum 2026," where Speaker Ayaz Sadiq addressed a session on February 26–27?
A Lahore
B Karachi
C Islamabad
D Quetta
Correct Answer: Islamabad
Explanation:

 The plenary session of the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 took place in Islamabad.

Which federal minister announced that Pakistan is now in a state of "open war" with the Afghan Taliban?
A Khawaja Asif
B Mohsin Naqvi
C Ishaq Dar
D Ahsan Iqbal
Correct Answer: Khawaja Asif
Explanation:

On February 27, 2026, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared "open war" after overnight clashes and airstrikes, stating that Pakistan's patience regarding cross-border terrorism had reached its limit.

Pakistan launched which counter-terrorism operation against Afghan-based militants in response to unprovoked border fire?
A Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B Operation Ghazabul-Haq
C Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
D Operation Khyber-4
Correct Answer: Operation Ghazabul-Haq
Explanation:

On February 26, 2026, 'Operation Ghazabul-Haq' saw 30 fighters killed as Pakistan responded to unprovoked fire from the Afghan Taliban.

On February 23, 2026, the Government of Pakistan appointed Shahzad Iqbal to which key regulatory position?
A Chairman NEPRA
B Vice-Chairman OGRA
C Governor State Bank
D Chairman FBR
Correct Answer: Vice-Chairman OGRA
Explanation:

Shahzad Iqbal 
who was previously Member (Gas), was officially designated as the Vice-Chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

On February 22, 2026, Pakistan launched multiple overnight air strikes targeting militant hideouts in which neighboring country?
A Iran
B India
C Afghanistan
D Uzbekistan
Correct Answer: Afghanistan
Explanation:

 In a major escalation, Pakistan launched air strikes in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, targeting seven militant camps belonging to the banned TTP (Fitna al Khawarij) and IS-K.

How many Pakistani Universities were listed in the 2026 world rankings?
A 15
B 25
C 35
D 60
Correct Answer: 35
Explanation:


On February 18, 2026, which social safety net program in Pakistan announced increased payments for women ahead of Ramadan?
A Ehsaas Program
B Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
C Punjab Khidmat Card
D Zakat Fund
Correct Answer: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
Explanation:

Chairperson of BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid disclosed that the Benazir Kafalat quarterly stipend will be raised from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500

Which project's security did Pakistan recently reassure Barrick Gold about on 18 February 2026?
A Dasu Dam
B Thar Coal Project
C Reko Diq Project
D Saindak Project
Correct Answer: Reko Diq Project