Category: Pakistan Current Affairs January 2025

Correct Answer: B. Electric Vehicles (EV) taxis

In January 2025, the Sindh government introduced electric vehicles (EV) taxis for unemployed youth. The taxis were offered on easy installment plans.

• The Sindh government’s EV taxi scheme aims to create sustainable livelihoods for unemployed youth.
• The scheme also supports the province’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
• The scheme is intended to reduce emissions and address rising unemployment rates.
• The scheme will offer an affordable transport solution for Sindh’s unemployed youth.

Correct Answer: B. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)

PPP’s Ali Madad Jattak retained his Balochistan Assmebly seat in the by-election held in 15 polling stations of PB-45 Quetta on Sunday, according to unofficial results. Mr Jattak secured 6,883 votes in the by-election held on the Election Tribunal’s order. Nasarullah Zerey of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) remained second with 4,122 votes, while JUI-F’s Mir Usman Pirkani received 3,731 votes. The voter turnout remained 35.36 per cent, with 17,752 valid votes.

Correct Answer: C. Ali Madad Jattak

A re-poll on 15 polling stations was held on 5 January 2025, and was won by Ali Madad Jattak. As a result, his victory was notified by the ECP. Ali Madad Jattak retained his seat in the Balochistan Assembly from PB-45 Quetta. PPP’s Ali Madad Jattak retained his Balochistan Assmebly seat in the by-election held in 15 polling stations of PB-45 Quetta on Sunday, according to unofficial results. Mr Jattak secured 6,883 votes in the by-election held on the Election Tribunal’s order. Nasarullah Zerey of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) remained second with 4,122 votes, while JUI-F’s Mir Usman Pirkani received 3,731 votes.

The voter turnout remained 35.36 per cent, with 17,752 valid votes.

Losing candidates hold protest outside DC office over ‘rigging’

Mr Jattak was elected MPA in the Feb 8 general elections and was made Balochistan’s agriculture minister.

Correct Answer: C. 35.36%

A re-poll on 15 polling stations was held on 5 January 2025, and was won by Ali Madad Jattak. As a result, his victory was notified by the ECP. The voter turnout in the PB-45 Quetta by-election was 35.36%.

Correct Answer: A. Women Empowerment Fund

Khadijah Program aims to make the initiative sustainable and ensure growth of women entrepreneurs in international trade by providing continued support throughout the business cycle. It is designed to allow for two-way communication enabling women to reach out and ask for help and guidance.

Correct Answer: B. Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan reported the highest number of polio cases, with 10 cases.

Correct Answer: C. Balochistan

Balochistan reported the highest number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2024:
Balochistan: Reported the most cases with 27 infections
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Reported 19 cases
Sindh: Reported 19 cases
Islamabad: Reported one case
Punjab: Reported one case
Polio cases in Pakistan increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Correct Answer: B. KP and Balochistan

KP and Balochistan accounted for 94% of all fatalities and 89% of incidents in Pakistan. Both KP and Balochistan border Afghanistan. The violence in these provinces included terrorism, security force operations, and sectarian violence. 

Correct Answer: B. 685