Prepare for ZTBL, FPSC & PPSC Exams 2026
Welcome to Part 2 of our exclusive series on Pakistan Current Affairs January 2026. If you are preparing for upcoming competitive exams like ZTBL (Bank of Punjab), FPSC, PPSC, or SPSC, these solved MCQs are crucial for your success.
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Q31: In January 2026, which country announced a $2 Billion investment in Pakistan's energy sector?
A) China
B) Saudi Arabia
C) UAE
D) Qatar
B) Saudi Arabia
C) UAE
D) Qatar
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Correct Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Q32: Who is the current Federal Minister for Finance in Pakistan (as of January 2026)?
A) Ishaq Dar
B) Muhammad Aurangzeb
C) Shaukat Tarin
D) Ahsan Iqbal
B) Muhammad Aurangzeb
C) Shaukat Tarin
D) Ahsan Iqbal
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Correct Answer: B) Muhammad Aurangzeb
Q33: The 7th round of Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue was held in?
A) Islamabad
B) Beijing
C) Shanghai
D) Lahore
B) Beijing
C) Shanghai
D) Lahore
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Correct Answer: B) Beijing
Q34: Which Pakistani city hosted the International Digital Expo in January 2026?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
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Correct Answer: B) Karachi
Q35: What is the current inflation rate target set by the State Bank of Pakistan for 2026?
A) 5-7%
B) 8-10%
C) 12-14%
D) 15-18%
B) 8-10%
C) 12-14%
D) 15-18%
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Correct Answer: B) 8-10%
Q36: Who is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan in January 2026?
A) Sarfraz Bugti
B) Jam Kamal
C) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
D) Ali Amin Gandapur
B) Jam Kamal
C) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
D) Ali Amin Gandapur
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Correct Answer: A) Sarfraz Bugti
Q37: In Jan 2026, Pakistan's first "Green Hydrogen" plant was inaugurated in?
A) Hub, Balochistan
B) Thatta, Sindh
C) Sheikhupura, Punjab
D) Nowshera, KPK
B) Thatta, Sindh
C) Sheikhupura, Punjab
D) Nowshera, KPK
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Correct Answer: B) Thatta, Sindh
Q38: Which Pakistani athlete won the Gold Medal in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship 2026?
A) Arshad Nadeem
B) Shajar Abbas
C) Haider Ali
D) Nooh Dastagir Butt
B) Shajar Abbas
C) Haider Ali
D) Nooh Dastagir Butt
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Correct Answer: B) Shajar Abbas
Q39: As of January 2026, how many Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are operational under CPEC?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12
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Correct Answer: B) 7
Q40: What is the name of the joint military exercise between Pakistan and Turkey held in Jan 2026?
A) Indus Shield
B) ATATURK-XII
C) Sea Spark
D) Al-Samsaam
B) ATATURK-XII
C) Sea Spark
D) Al-Samsaam
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Correct Answer: B) ATATURK-XII
Q41: In Jan 2026, which Pakistani provincial government launched the "CM Solar Panel Scheme" for low-income families?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) KPK
D) Balochistan
B) Punjab
C) KPK
D) Balochistan
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Correct Answer: B) Punjab
Q42: What is the rank of Pakistan in the 'Global Firepower Index 2026' released in January?
A) 7th
B) 9th
C) 11th
D) 15th
B) 9th
C) 11th
D) 15th
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Correct Answer: B) 9th
Q43: Which country's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan on 12th January 2026 to discuss border security?
A) Iran
B) Afghanistan
C) China
D) Uzbekistan
B) Afghanistan
C) China
D) Uzbekistan
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Correct Answer: A) Iran
Q44: In January 2026, which Pakistani player became the fastest to reach 3000 runs in T20 Internationals?
A) Babar Azam
B) Mohammad Rizwan
C) Fakhar Zaman
D) Saim Ayub
B) Mohammad Rizwan
C) Fakhar Zaman
D) Saim Ayub
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Correct Answer: B) Mohammad Rizwan
Q45: The 2026 Pakistan-ASEAN Trade Forum was held in which city?
A) Bangkok
B) Jakarta
C) Karachi
D) Kuala Lumpur
B) Jakarta
C) Karachi
D) Kuala Lumpur
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Correct Answer: C) Karachi
Q46: Who is the current Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as of January 2026?
A) Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum
B) Lt Gen Asim Munir
C) Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad
D) Lt Gen Muhammad Aamer
B) Lt Gen Asim Munir
C) Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad
D) Lt Gen Muhammad Aamer
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Correct Answer: D) Lt Gen Muhammad Aamer
Q47: Which Pakistani province officially banned plastic bags in all major cities starting Jan 15, 2026?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) KPK
D) GB
B) Sindh
C) KPK
D) GB
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Correct Answer: B) Sindh
Q48: How much loan did the IMF approve as the second installment for Pakistan in early 2026?
A) $700 Million
B) $1.1 Billion
C) $2.3 Billion
D) $500 Million
B) $1.1 Billion
C) $2.3 Billion
D) $500 Million
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Correct Answer: B) $1.1 Billion
Q49: Who is the current Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in 2026?
A) Shazia Marri
B) Rubina Khalid
C) Farzana Raja
D) Marriyum Aurangzeb
B) Rubina Khalid
C) Farzana Raja
D) Marriyum Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: B) Rubina Khalid
Q50: Which Pakistani film won the 'Best International Feature' award at the South Asian Film Festival 2026?
A) The Legend of Maula Jatt
B) Joyland
C) Umro Ayyar
D) Green River
B) Joyland
C) Umro Ayyar
D) Green River
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Correct Answer: D) Green River
Q51: Which international airline resumed its flight operations to Pakistan in January 2026 after a 5-year gap?
A) Lufthansa
B) British Airways
C) Cathay Pacific
D) Air France
B) British Airways
C) Cathay Pacific
D) Air France
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Correct Answer: A) Lufthansa
Q52: Who is the current Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as of January 2026?
A) Jameel Ahmad
B) Reza Baqir
C) Murtaza Syed
D) Yaseen Anwar
B) Reza Baqir
C) Murtaza Syed
D) Yaseen Anwar
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Correct Answer: A) Jameel Ahmad
Q53: In January 2026, Pakistan and ______ agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the IT sector?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Estonia
D) Singapore
B) South Korea
C) Estonia
D) Singapore
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Correct Answer: B) South Korea
Q54: Which Pakistani scientist received the 'Global Excellence Award 2026' in Biotechnology?
A) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
B) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
C) Dr. Naveed Syed
D) Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
B) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
C) Dr. Naveed Syed
D) Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
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Correct Answer: D) Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
Q55: What is the total length of the newly inaugurated 'Gwadar-Ratodero' Motorway (M-8) sections completed in Jan 2026?
A) 892 km
B) 570 km
C) 410 km
D) 650 km
B) 570 km
C) 410 km
D) 650 km
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Correct Answer: A) 892 km
Q56: Which city hosted the 2026 'Pakistan International Paragliding Championship'?
A) Muzaffarabad
B) Chitral
C) Swat
D) Skardu
B) Chitral
C) Swat
D) Skardu
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Correct Answer: A) Muzaffarabad
Q57: In January 2026, Pakistan launched a new satellite 'PakSat-MM2' for which purpose?
A) Weather Forecasting
B) Broadband Internet
C) Military Surveillance
D) Agriculture Mapping
B) Broadband Internet
C) Military Surveillance
D) Agriculture Mapping
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Correct Answer: B) Broadband Internet
Q58: Who is the current Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Jan 2026?
A) Rashid Mahmood Langrial
B) Asim Ahmad
C) Amjad Zubair Tiwana
D) Shabbar Zaidi
B) Asim Ahmad
C) Amjad Zubair Tiwana
D) Shabbar Zaidi
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Correct Answer: A) Rashid Mahmood Langrial
Q59: Which country hosted the 'Global Climate Summit 2026' where Pakistan's PM delivered a speech in January?
A) Egypt
B) Switzerland
C) Azerbaijan
D) UAE
B) Switzerland
C) Azerbaijan
D) UAE
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Correct Answer: B) Switzerland
Q60: What is the new minimum wage announced by the Federal Government in Jan 2026?
A) 32,000 PKR
B) 37,000 PKR
C) 40,000 PKR
D) 45,000 PKR
B) 37,000 PKR
C) 40,000 PKR
D) 45,000 PKR
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Correct Answer: C) 40,000 PKR