Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Ideal State
1
The 2013-2018 PML-N government was the second in Pakistan's history to:
Answer:
Complete its full 5-year democratic term and oversee a transition
Continuing the democratic momentum started by the PPP (2008-2013), the PML-N government (2013-2018) became the second consecutive civilian administration to complete its full constitutional term and hand over power to the next elected assembly via a caretaker setup.
2
Which Pakistani university's campus in Swat was inaugurated to mark the end of militancy in the region?
Answer:
University of Swat
The construction and formal establishment of the University of Swat's main campus were promoted as a symbol of 'books over bullets' following the success of the military operations in the Malakand division.
3
The 'K-2 and K-3' nuclear power plants in Karachi, built with Chinese assistance, saw significant construction milestones in:
Answer:
2015-2017
The Hualong One technology based nuclear plants were a major part of the energy portfolio. The Nawaz Sharif government oversaw the pouring of the first concrete and the acceleration of these projects to provide 2,200 MW of clean baseload power.
4
Which Pakistani state-owned airline's 'Privatization' was attempted but blocked due to worker protests in 2016?
Answer:
PIA (Pakistan International Airlines)
The government attempted to corporatize and privatize a part of PIA to stem its mounting losses. However, a massive strike by the PIA employees' union paralyzed the airline for weeks, forcing the government to put the plan on hold.
5
The 'Joint Investigation Team' (JIT) formed by the Supreme Court to probe Nawaz Sharif's assets included members from:
Answer:
FIA, NAB, State Bank, SECP, MI, and ISI
The 6-member JIT was a unique investigative body that included experts from civilian agencies and military intelligence (MI/ISI). Their final report, submitted in July 2017, was the basis for the disqualification of the Prime Minister.
6
Which Pakistani industrialist and 'Business leader' served as the Commerce Minister during the 2013-2018 tenure?
Answer:
Khurram Dastgir Khan
Khurram Dastgir Khan served as the Minister for Commerce. He was instrumental in negotiating regional trade agreements and managing the GSP Plus compliance requirements with the European Union.
7
The 'Guddu Power Plant' was upgraded to a 747 MW Combined Cycle plant in 2014. In which province is it located?
Answer:
Sindh
Located in Kashmore, Sindh, the Guddu Power Plant is one of the oldest and largest gas-fired plants in Pakistan. Its modernization was part of the early efforts of the 2013-2018 government to increase power generation using local resources.
8
In 2014, Pakistan launched its first 'Remote Sensing Satellite' (PRSS-1) program, which eventually saw a launch in 2018. Which country assisted with this?
Answer:
China
The PRSS-1 was developed to monitor the progress of CPEC and provide high-resolution imagery for agriculture and disaster management. It was launched from China in July 2018, shortly after the PML-N government completed its term.
9
The 'Qatari Letter' produced in the Supreme Court during the Panama case was authored by:
Answer:
Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani
To justify the money trail for the purchase of London flats, Nawaz Sharif's legal team produced a letter from former Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim. The letter claimed the properties were the result of a business settlement with the Sharif family, but the court eventually rejected it as evidence.
10
Which Pakistani diplomat served as the Permanent Representative to the UN and was a vocal advocate for the Kashmir cause during this period?
Answer:
Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
Dr. Maleeha Lodhi was appointed as Pakistan's envoy to the UN in 2015. She played a key role in raising the issue of human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir and highlighting Pakistan's role in global peacekeeping.