Category: Pakistan Current Affairs

Correct Answer: C. 15%

In late March 2025, President Donald Trump introduced a protectionist trade policy under which a baseline 10% tariff was imposed on all imports to the U.S. However, higher tariffs of up to 15% were placed on select countries — including Pakistan, China, India, and Australia — citing concerns over trade imbalances and strategic interests. This move was widely criticized for sparking fears of a global trade war and impacting Pakistan’s exports, particularly in the textile and surgical instruments sectors.

Correct Answer: B. 845,000

According to reports, 845,000 Afghans have left Pakistan in the past 18 months. Despite this, approximately 3 million Afghans remain in the country, with varying documentation statuses. 

Correct Answer: C. Peshawar

A travel feature highlighted Peshawar for its rich cultural heritage, including its connection to the ancient Gandhara civilization and the Kalash ethnic group in the Hindu Kush region.

Correct Answer: A. Deployment of Chinese security personnel

Pakistan and China are in talks about allowing Chinese security personnel to protect Chinese nationals working in Pakistan, amid increasing attacks by separatist militants.

Correct Answer: B. $1.3 billion

The IMF agreed to provide Pakistan with $1.3 billion under a new 28-month climate resilience loan program, pending board approval.

Correct Answer: B. Inflation remained stable between 1% and 1.5%

The finance ministry indicated that inflation in March was expected to stay within the 1% to 1.5% range, following a significant decrease to 1.5% in February, marking the lowest level in nearly a decade.

Correct Answer: C. Pakistan Day Parade

Pakistan celebrated its national day with the annual Pakistan Day Parade on March 23, 2025.​

Correct Answer: B. Kabaddi World Cup​

The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 was held in the UK for the first time, starting on March 17 and concluding on March 23. The tournament featured teams from various countries, including Pakistan, and matches were held across four West Midlands cities.

Correct Answer: B. Starlink​

Elon Musk’s Starlink received approval to initiate its services in Pakistan in March 2025, marking a significant development in the country’s internet connectivity landscape. Satellite-based internet provider Starlink on Friday was granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to operate in Pakistan, according to a statement from the IT ministry. Starlink Services, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is one of the most technologically advanced companies globally among those providing internet via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Musk confirmed in January that Starlink applied to launch internet services in Pakistan but was “waiting for approval from the government”. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication announced the NOC grant on March 21, 2025.  

Correct Answer: C. China​

A Chinese shipyard completed the second of eight contracted Hangor-class submarines for Pakistan in March 2025, further strengthening the military ties between the two countries. In March 2025, China completed the second of eight contracted Hangor-class submarines for Pakistan, further strengthening their military ties and enhancing Pakistan’s naval capabilities. Pakistan had contracted to purchase eight Hangor-class submarines from China, with four to be built in China and the remaining four to be built in Pakistan under a technology transfer program.