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Current Question
Pakistan’s policy rate was reported around early 2026 to have been cut to what level by end-2025?
  • A. 5%
  • B. 10.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 22%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The central bank cut the policy rate to 10.5% by end-2025 (from 22% in May 2024).
Related Question 1
Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy, approved by early 2026, focuses on how many strategic pillars?
  • A. Four
  • B. Six
  • C. Nine
  • D. Twelve
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The policy was described as focusing on six strategic pillars.
Related Question 2
Pakistan described its agreement with Saudi Arabia as a new strategic mutual defense pact in 2026. How did this affect Pakistan’s foreign policy portrayal?
  • A. It was emphasized as strengthening a traditional alliance.
  • B. It was denounced as illegal by the UN.
  • C. It led Pakistan to withdraw from the UN.
  • D. It had no official recognition.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It was highlighted as a landmark pact deepening the all-weather relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Related Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a reported benefit of Pakistan’s solar expansion by early 2026?
  • A. Cutting fuel imports
  • B. Mitigating the Middle East energy crisis
  • C. Halving the country’s total energy consumption
  • D. Lowering use of LNG in power generation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The expansion helped reduce imports and LNG use, but did not halve total energy consumption.
Related Question 4
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of Pakistan’s National AI Policy mentioned in early 2026?
  • A. AI infrastructure development
  • B. AI ethics and governance
  • C. AI training and skills development
  • D. AI nuclear research
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The policy’s pillars include infrastructure, innovation, training and ethics, but not nuclear research.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s 2026 Poverty Reduction Strategy included digital finance by:
  • A. Expanding QR code payments in microfinance
  • B. Distributing gold coins to the poor
  • C. Only cash handouts
  • D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Programs aimed to integrate the poor into digital finance, e.g. mobile wallet subsidies.