Category: Pakistan Current Affairs September 2022

Correct Answer: B. UN

The United Nations will be launching a fresh appeal on Oct 4 for an additional $600 million in support to Pakistan for providing immediate relief to millions of flood victims across the country. In a follow-up meeting of the Steering Committee for Coordination of Inter­national Assistance for Flood Relief Activities, Eco­no­mic Affairs Division (EAD) Secretary Humair Karim told bilateral donors and international and domestic aid and relief agencies that the UN would launch the revised humanitarian appeal on Oct 4 for $600m additional relief assistance.

Correct Answer: B. Ayesha Gul

For the first time in the history of northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, a woman police officer has been appointed to the investigation department. Ayesha Gul, who previously served in the capital law enforcement agency, was promoted to the rank of superintendent of police earlier in January and was positioned as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) KP police. The decorated officer of the Police Services of Pakistan has now taken charge as SP Investigation Peshawar.

Correct Answer: B. 6 soldiers 

Six Pakistan Army officials were martyred after their helicopter crashed during a flying mission near Khost in Balochistan’s Harnai area, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said, “All six personnel on board, including two pilots, have embraced shahadat.”

Correct Answer: C. USA

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on 26 September 2022, he was pleased to announce another $10 million for food security assistance, adding he was sending a simple message that “we are here for Pakistan just like we have been in the past”. Secretary Blinken said this during a meeting with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari where they had a “good and engaging and extensive conversation” on a host of issues.

Correct Answer: B. September 23, 2022

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the high-level debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from 19-23 September 2022. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the Foreign Minister, other members of the Cabinet, and senior officials. The Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly on 23 September. In focus will be the challenge faced by Pakistan in wake of the recent climate-induced catastrophic floods in the country. The Prime Minister will outline concrete proposals for collectively tackling the existential threat posed by climate change. He will also share Pakistan’s position and perspective on regional and global issues of concern including Jammu and Kashmir, which is one of the long-standing unresolved disputes on the UN agenda. 

Correct Answer: C. Iraq

Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to start a ferry service between Basra and Karachi to facilitate Pakistani Zairean visiting Iraq. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta in Islamabad on September 22, 2022.