1. Who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in January 2025?
- A) Nawaz Sharif
- B) Imran Khan
- C) Asif Ali Zardari
- D) Bilawal Bhutto
Answer: B) Imran Khan
Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption related to the Al-Qadir Trust case. His wife, Bushra Bibi, also received a seven-year sentence.
Source: The Guardian
2. Which Pakistani airport began full operations on January 20, 2025?
- A) Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport
- B) Islamabad Benazir Bhutto International Airport
- C) New Gwadar International Airport
- D) Karachi Jinnah International Airport
Answer: C) New Gwadar International Airport
The New Gwadar International Airport commenced full operations as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative.
Source: Wikipedia
3. Which country resumed flights to Paris after the EU lifted a ban in January 2025?
- A) India
- B) Bangladesh
- C) Pakistan
- D) Sri Lanka
Answer: C) Pakistan
Pakistan International Airlines resumed flights to Paris following the European Union lifting the 2020 ban on the airline.
Source: Wikipedia
4. What significant event occurred in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in January 2025?
- A) Earthquake
- B) Humanitarian aid convoy attack
- C) Political rally
- D) Cultural festival
Answer: B) Humanitarian aid convoy attack
A humanitarian aid convoy was attacked in Kurram District, resulting in the deaths of five people and highlighting security challenges in the region.
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5. Which Pakistani political party withdrew from negotiations with the government in January 2025?
- A) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
- B) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
- C) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
- D) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
Answer: C) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
PTI withdrew from negotiations with the government, citing the failure to address key demands, including the release of political prisoners.
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6. Which international organization approved a $20 billion loan package for Pakistan in January 2025?
- A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- B) World Bank
- C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- D) United Nations (UN)
Answer: B) World Bank
The World Bank approved a $20 billion loan to Pakistan to support economic stabilization and development initiatives.
Source: Financial Times
7. What was the outcome of the World Bank’s $20 billion loan package for Pakistan?
- A) Immediate debt cancellation
- B) Support for economic stabilization and development
- C) Military aid
- D) Humanitarian assistance
Answer: B) Support for economic stabilization and development
The loan package is aimed at improving Pakistan’s infrastructure, combating malnutrition, and enhancing climate change resilience.
Source: Financial Times
8. Which Pakistani province passed a law banning kite-flying in January 2025?
- A) Sindh
- B) Punjab
- C) Balochistan
- D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: B) Punjab
The Provincial Assembly of Punjab passed a law banning kite-flying to improve public safety and reduce accidents.
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9. Which Pakistani city experienced a deadly gas tanker explosion in January 2025?
- A) Lahore
- B) Multan
- C) Karachi
- D) Islamabad
Answer: B) Multan
A gas tanker exploded in Multan, killing 18 people and causing significant property damage.
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10. Which international conference focused on girls’ education in Muslim communities was held in Pakistan in January 2025?
- A) Global Education Summit
- B) Muslim World League Conference
- C) United Nations Girls’ Education Forum
- D) OIC Education Conference
Answer: B) Muslim World League Conference
The Muslim World League held a conference in Pakistan to support girls’ education in Muslim-majority countries, resulting in the Islamabad Declaration.
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