Category: Pakistan Current Affairs

Correct Answer: B. Qari Amjad Swati

In a big blow to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, its former deputy chief Qari Amjad Swati, aka Mufti Mazahim, and his right-hand man, Commander Yasir, were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Correct Answer: B. Flood-induced supply shortages

Flooding in parts of Punjab and Sindh disrupted agricultural supply chains, causing a significant rise in vegetable and essential food prices, which pushed inflation upward.

Correct Answer: C. 6.2%

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation rose from 5.6% in September to 6.2% in October 2025. The main drivers were higher food prices, transportation costs, and supply chain disruptions caused by seasonal floods. 

Correct Answer: C. Istanbul

A high-level delegation from both sides met in Istanbul from 25–30 October 2025 to review and maintain the existing ceasefire framework.

Correct Answer: B. 9th

the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held its 9th session in Dhaka in late October 2025, marking the first such meeting in two decades (since 2005) to revive bilateral economic cooperation, focusing on trade, energy, agriculture, IT, and connectivity, with both nations aiming to expand beyond jute and boost investment. Co-chaired by Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Bangladesh’s Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, the talks resulted in signed minutes for greater collaboration in textiles, shipping, air links, and potential trade gateways like Karachi Port Trust.

Correct Answer: A. 5 years

After a five year ban, PIA is making its return to the UK with its first non-stop flight to Manchester. fr24. com/PIA701/3cd197c4 PIA was banned by UK and EU regulators after fallout from a fake pilots’ licensing scandal.

Correct Answer: B. Security threats after cross-border firing

Border closure occurred after multiple cross-border firing incidents and intelligence reports suggesting increased militant activity near Torkham and Chaman.

Correct Answer: C. Qatar

In October 2025, Qatar signed a $3 billion investment protocol with Pakistan, formalized during the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission, to invest in sectors like transport, aviation, tech, education, and health via the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This agreement solidified Qatar’s commitment to support Pakistan’s economy, with specific focus on infrastructure projects and digital transformation.

Correct Answer: C. HS-1

Pakistan’s first hyperspectral satellite, launched in October 2025, was named HS-1 (Hyperspectral Satellite 1), also sometimes referred to as iCUBE-HS1, a significant milestone for SUPARCO (Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) for advanced environmental and resource monitoring.