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Current Question
By early 2026, which major tech company opened a regional centre in Pakistan?
  • A. Google (Karachi office)
  • B. IBM (Lahore innovation lab)
  • C. Samsung (R&D centre in Islamabad)
  • D. Apple (Repair hub in Peshawar)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
IBM launched an innovation centre in Lahore to collaborate with startups and universities.
Related Question 1
In early 2026, Pakistan was working with which company for a connected city pilot project?
  • A. Amazon (e-commerce hub)
  • B. Huawei (smart city tech)
  • C. Samsung (home electronics)
  • D. Toyota (self-driving cars)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Huawei partnered on smart solutions in pilot urban projects in Punjab.
Related Question 2
Which of the following is NOT an objective of Pakistan’s AI and tech policies announced in early 2026?
  • A. Training 1 million citizens in AI
  • B. Strengthening cybersecurity laws and institutions
  • C. Enhancing digital governance (e-Pakistan)
  • D. Restricting all foreign tech investment
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The policies focus on training, cybersecurity, and e-governance, not banning foreign tech investment.
Related Question 3
A 2026 UN report on South Asia noted that Pakistan’s tech startups had surpassed those of which country in investment?
  • A. India
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Sri Lanka
  • D. Nepal
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It highlighted that Pakistan’s startup funding was overtaking Sri Lanka’s, though still far behind India.
Related Question 4
Which new tax was introduced in Pakistan for the first time in the early 2026 budget?
  • A. Digital services tax on social media advertisements
  • B. Property tax on penthouses
  • C. Tax on walking dogs
  • D. 100% tax on moonlight
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The budget proposed a 15% tax on digital services like online advertising revenue.
Related Question 5
The Pakistani rupee’s performance in early 2026 was:
  • A. Appreciating against the US dollar
  • B. Depreciating but stabilizing near 285 to USD
  • C. Pegged at 100 per USD
  • D. Abolished in favor of barter
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The rupee eased but the central bank managed stability around mid-280s to the dollar.