Selected MCQ

Current Question
Pakistan’s telecom sector growth in early 2026 was aided by:
  • A. Introduction of 5G auctions
  • B. Banning mobile phone sales
  • C. Merging all carriers into one
  • D. Internet speeds limited to dial-up
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The anticipation of 5G spectrum auctions and technology adoption boosted sector growth.
Related Question 1
In early 2026, Pakistan’s IT ministry announced training of how many public sector employees in AI?
  • A. 1,000
  • B. 5,000
  • C. 10,000
  • D. 20,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The program started training 10,000 government officials in AI.
Related Question 2
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 3
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.
Related Question 4
A survey in early 2026 found that approximately what fraction of Pakistani households had internet access?
  • A. 1/4
  • B. 1/2
  • C. 3/4
  • D. All households
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Around half of households had internet as smartphone/mobile broadband use expanded.
Related Question 5
Pakistan’s e-Payment growth in 2026 was measured by:
  • A. Decline in bank accounts
  • B. Increase in mobile wallet transactions
  • C. Zero internet banking
  • D. All cash economy
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Mobile wallets and online banking transactions surged as cashless policy intensified.