Most Important Pakistan and International Current Affairs 2025 for the CCE Screening
Pakistan — Current Affairs MCQs
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Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in September 2025 with which country?
A) China
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Turkey
D) United Arab Emirates
Answer: B — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the agreement 17 September 2025. Wikipedia+2The Washington Post+2 -
In 2025, Pakistan became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for which term?
A) Fifth term
B) Sixth term
C) Seventh term
D) Eighth term
Answer: D — 2025 marks Pakistan’s 8th non-permanent UNSC membership. Scribd -
How many votes did Pakistan secure in the UN General Assembly to obtain its 2025 UNSC seat?
A) 182
B) 170
C) 190
D) 200
Answer: A — Pakistan got 182 votes out of 190. Scribd -
When does Pakistan preside over the 15-member UNSC council during its 2025-26 term?
A) January
B) April
C) July
D) October
Answer: C — Pakistan presides in July 2025. Scribd -
Which Pakistani dam, under construction, is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A) Diamer Bhasha Dam
B) Dasu Dam
C) Tarbela Dam
D) Bannu Dam
Answer: B — Dasu Dam is under construction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Scribd+1 -
Which province of Pakistan had the highest number of polio cases in 2024?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
Answer: D — Balochistan had the highest number of polio cases in 2024. Scribd -
What was the financial loss due to internet shutdowns in Pakistan in 2024 (approx)?
A) $500 million
B) $1.62 billion
C) $2.5 billion
D) $3.2 billion
Answer: B — The loss was about $1.62 billion. Scribd -
What is Pakistan’s projected GDP growth for FY 2025 as per a UN survey?
A) 2.5%
B) 3.4%
C) 4.2%
D) 5.1%
Answer: B — Projected growth is 3.4%. Scribd -
Which Pakistani naval exercise was held in February 2025 in Karachi?
A) AMAN-23
B) AMAN-24
C) AMAN-25
D) AMAN-26
Answer: C — AMAN-25 took place 7–11 February 2025. Scribd -
In April 2025, a bus bombing in Balochistan killed three and injured many. Which group claimed responsibility?
A) Baloch separatists
B) ISKP (Islamic State – Khorasan Province)
C) TTP
D) Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Answer: B — The ISKP claimed responsibility. Wikipedia -
On 15 April 2025, which district in Balochistan saw a bus carrying security personnel attacked by IED?
A) Quetta
B) Mastung
C) Gwadar
D) Kharan
Answer: B — The Mastung district. Wikipedia -
Which attack occurred on 28 June 2025 in North Waziristan involving Pakistani forces?
A) Drone strike
B) Suicide car bombing
C) Cross border shelling
D) Hostage taking
Answer: B — A suicide car bombing targeted an Army convoy at Mir Ali. Wikipedia -
In May 2025, a drone strike in Hurmuz, North Waziristan, killed how many children?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C — Four children were killed in that strike. Wikipedia -
In April 2025, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers following what operation by India?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Clean Sweep
D) Operation Trident
Answer: B — It was in response to India’s Operation Sindoor. Wikipedia+1 -
Which national carrier of Pakistan resumed flights to the UK in 2025 after a five-year ban?
A) AirBlue
B) SereneAir
C) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
D) Shaheen Air
Answer: C — PIA resumed direct flights to Britain. Reuters -
Which two cities in the UK are the first stops for resumed PIA flights?
A) London and Manchester
B) Manchester and Birmingham
C) London and Glasgow
D) Edinburgh and London
Answer: B — The flights will start from Manchester and Birmingham. Reuters -
Which Pakistani campaign vaccinated 9 million girls against HPV in 2025?
A) Polio Plus
B) Cervical Health Initiative
C) HPV Vaccination campaign
D) Girl Health Drive
Answer: C — The HPV vaccination campaign vaccinate girls aged 9–14. AP News -
In 2025, Pakistan increased its defense budget by approximately what percent despite an overall cut in national spending?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C — Defense budget was raised by about 20%. AP News -
Which Pakistani cricketer made a notable statement before the Asia Cup 2025 final?
A) Babar Azam
B) Salman Ali Agha
C) Shaheen Afridi
D) Mohammad Rizwan
Answer: B — Salman Ali Agha dropped a bombshell comment vs India. The Times of India -
Which Pakistani district was the site of a militant hideout raid killing 17 TTP fighters in September 2025?
A) Peshawar
B) Karak
C) Dera Ismail Khan
D) Swat
Answer: B — The raid took place in Karak, KPK. AP News -
During a White House meeting in September 2025, Pakistan’s PM called for U.S. companies to invest in which sectors?
A) Education, health, infrastructure
B) Agriculture, technology, mining, energy
C) Textiles, tourism, transport
D) Media, entertainment, aviation
Answer: B — He urged investments in agriculture, technology, mining, energy. Reuters -
Which two Pakistani leaders attended the White House meeting with Donald Trump in September 2025?
A) PM and Foreign Minister
B) PM and Chief Justice
C) PM and Army Chief
D) PM and Governor of Sindh
Answer: C — PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir attended. The Times of India+1 -
Which index ranked Pakistan’s air force among the top in 2025 (Global Firepower)?
A) 5th
B) 7th
C) 10th
D) 12th
Answer: B — Pakistan Air Force ranked 7th. Scribd -
As of 2025, what is Pakistan’s rank in the Global Firepower index among all countries?
A) 10th
B) 12th
C) 15th
D) 20th
Answer: B — Pakistan is 12th. Scribd -
In which month did Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visit Pakistan in 2025?
A) January
B) February
C) March
D) April
Answer: B — Erdoğan visited in February 2025. Wikipedia
World / International — Current Affairs MCQs
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Which city hosted the 18th EISA Pan-European Conference on International Relations in August 2025?
A) Paris
B) Rome
C) Bologna
D) Berlin
Answer: C — It was held in Bologna, Italy. McqsPlanet -
Who was appointed acting prime minister of the Houthi government in Yemen on 30 August 2025?
A) Abdul Malik al-Houthi
B) Muhammad Ahmed Miftah
C) Mahdi al-Mashat
D) Abdul Karim al-Houthi
Answer: B — Muhammad Ahmed Miftah was appointed. McqsPlanet -
Which telescope discovered the 29th satellite of Uranus (S/2025 U1)?
A) Hubble
B) James Webb
C) Spitzer
D) Chandra
Answer: B — The James Webb Space Telescope discovered it. McqsPlanet -
Which Middle Eastern country’s prime minister was killed in an Israeli strike on 28 August 2025?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Yemen (Houthi)
D) Iraq
Answer: C — The Houthi PM in Yemen was killed. McqsPlanet -
Which Asian country saw nationwide protests starting 25 August 2025 over parliamentary housing allowances?
A) Bangladesh
B) Malaysia
C) Indonesia
D) Thailand
Answer: C — Indonesia saw protests over MPs’ housing subsidies. McqsPlanet -
Which airline alliance member was particularly impacted by Pakistan’s 2025 airspace closure to all carriers?
A) British Airways
B) Air France
C) Lufthansa
D) All of the above
Answer: D — Multiple international carriers (BA, Air France, etc.) were affected. Wikipedia -
Which region’s floods in 2025 badly impacted Pakistan’s agriculture and fiscal plans?
A) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B) Balochistan
C) Punjab & Sindh
D) Gilgit Baltistan
Answer: C — Punjab and Sindh were worst hit. Reuters -
Which country’s leader praised Trump as a “man of peace” after a meeting in Sept 2025?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Turkey
Answer: B — PM Shehbaz Sharif said this about Trump. The Times of India -
Which country did Pakistan ask for increased American investments in agriculture, mining, energy sectors in their meeting?
A) China
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Germany
Answer: B — The appeal was to U.S. companies. Reuters -
Following an Indian missile strikes, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers in which month, 2025?
A) March
B) April
C) May
D) June
Answer: B — The closure took place in April 2025. Wikipedia -
Which nuclear-armed Muslim country did Pakistan sign a defense pact with in 2025?
A) Iran
B) Turkey
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Egypt
Answer: C — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a Strategic Mutual Defence agreement. Wikipedia+1 -
What was one of Pakistan’s foreign policy topics during the meeting with Trump in September 2025?
A) Kashmir
B) Climate change
C) Education reform
D) Tourism
Answer: A — The Gaza situation and Kashmir issues were discussed. Reuters+1 -
Which Middle Eastern conflict escalated because of the airstrike killing Yemen’s Houthi PM?
A) Israel–Palestine
B) Israel–Yemen
C) Syria civil war
D) Iran–Saudi Arabia
Answer: B — The airstrike impacted the Israel–Yemen situation. McqsPlanet+1 -
After the resumption of PIA flights to Britain, which British city will be served later besides Manchester?
A) London
B) Edinburgh
C) Glasgow
D) Liverpool
Answer: A — London is expected to be added later. Reuters -
Which militant group is Pakistan fighting in operations and encountered in raids in KPK and NW Pakistan?
A) ISIS (Middle East)
B) Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
C) Al Qaeda
D) Laskar-e-Taiba
Answer: B — Pakistan continues operations against TTP. AP News+2Reuters+2 -
Which global issue does Pakistan’s flood damage in 2025 most closely relate to in exam topics?
A) Maritime law
B) Food security & climate change
C) Digital rights
D) Electoral law
Answer: B — It strongly ties to food security and climate change impacts. Reuters -
What was the reaction of global Sikh groups to structural damage of a historic site in Gujranwala, Pakistan?
A) Demanded demolition
B) Urged restoration
C) Sought transfer to India
D) Called for relocation
Answer: B — They urged authorities to restore the ‘samadh’ of Mahan Singh. The Times of India -
Which country’s leader visited Pakistan and signed 24 agreements in 2025 focusing on defense, energy, trade?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Turkey
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: B — President Erdoğan of Turkey visited and signed those. Wikipedia -
Which Pakistani public health program began February 2025 targeting children under age five?
A) HPV vaccination
B) Measles campaign
C) Polio nationwide drop campaign
D) TB awareness
Answer: C — A nationwide polio vaccination campaign started 2 February 2025. Wikipedia -
Which global body’s meeting (conference) was held in Bologna, 25–29 August 2025?
A) UNGA
B) EISA Pan-European Conference
C) G20 Summit
D) NATO Summit
Answer: B — The EISA (European International Studies Association) conference. McqsPlanet -
Which international region’s MPs protests in August 2025 were triggered by housing subsidy issues?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Southeast Asia
D) Asia
Answer: D (specifically Indonesia) McqsPlanet -
Which foreign policy shift is implied by Pakistan’s 2025 strategic pact with Saudi Arabia?
A) Pivot away from US entirely
B) Deeper Gulf region alignment
C) Isolation from Muslim world
D) Focus on Latin America
Answer: B — It reflects deeper alignment in the Gulf/Muslim world. Wikipedia+1 -
Which country’s assets or flights get more affected when Pakistan closes airspace to all carriers?
A) India only
B) All international airlines
C) Only Pakistan’s own airlines
D) Chinese carriers
Answer: B — All international carriers are affected. Wikipedia -
The 2025 floods in Pakistan submerged how many acres of farmland approximately?
A) 500,000 acres
B) 1 million acres
C) 1.8 million acres
D) 2.5 million acres
Answer: C — About 1.8 million acres. Reuters -
Which of the following best describes Pakistan’s air force ranking among global forces in 2025?
A) 3rd
B) 5th
C) 7th
D) 10th
Answer: C — Ranked 7th in air force strength globally.
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