21. In January 2025, which Pakistani cricketer announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket?
- A) Shoaib Malik
- B) Mohammad Hafeez
- C) Shahid Afridi
- D) Younis Khan
Answer: A) Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket in January 2025 after a career spanning over 20 years.
Source: ESPN CricInfo
22. Which major Pakistani city was hit by heavy flooding in January 2025, resulting in significant damage to infrastructure?
- A) Karachi
- B) Lahore
- C) Peshawar
- D) Quetta
Answer: A) Karachi
Karachi experienced severe flooding in January 2025, caused by torrential rain, resulting in extensive damage to infrastructure and disrupting daily life.
Source: BBC News
23. Which country hosted the first trilateral summit with Pakistan and Afghanistan in January 2025?
- A) United States
- B) China
- C) Saudi Arabia
- D) Iran
Answer: B) China
China hosted the first trilateral summit with Pakistan and Afghanistan in January 2025 to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and cross-border relations.
Source: CNBC
24. Which Pakistani university was ranked among the top 200 universities in Asia for the first time in January 2025?
- A) Aga Khan University
- B) Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- C) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
- D) COMSATS University Islamabad
Answer: C) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad was ranked among the top 200 universities in Asia for the first time in the QS Asia University Rankings of January 2025.
Source: Dawn
25. Which Pakistani film won the Best Picture Award at the Asian Film Festival in January 2025?
- A) Laal Kabootar
- B) Zindagi Tamasha
- C) Cake
- D) Khuda Ke Liye
Answer: B) Zindagi Tamasha
The Pakistani film *Zindagi Tamasha* won the Best Picture Award at the Asian Film Festival in January 2025 for its portrayal of societal issues in Pakistan.
Source: Dawn
26. Which Pakistani political leader attended the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time?
- A) Imran Khan
- B) Bilawal Bhutto
- C) Shehbaz Sharif
- D) Asif Ali Zardari
Answer: B) Bilawal Bhutto
Bilawal Bhutto attended the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, marking his first appearance as Pakistan’s Foreign Minister.
Source: Dawn
27. In January 2025, which Pakistani city became the first in the country to implement a city-wide plastic ban?
- A) Lahore
- B) Karachi
- C) Peshawar
- D) Islamabad
Answer: D) Islamabad
Islamabad became the first city in Pakistan to implement a comprehensive city-wide plastic ban, aiming to reduce environmental pollution.
Source: The News
28. Which Pakistani tech company was valued at over $1 billion in January 2025, becoming Pakistan’s first unicorn?
- A) Careem
- B) Bykea
- C) Zameen.com
- D) Finbox
Answer: B) Bykea
Bykea, a Pakistani tech startup specializing in ride-hailing and logistics, was valued at over $1 billion in January 2025, making it Pakistan’s first unicorn.
Source: TechCrunch
29. Which Pakistani cricketer was named Player of the Series in the 2025 Pakistan-India ODI series?
- A) Babar Azam
- B) Shaheen Afridi
- C) Mohammad Rizwan
- D) Fawad Alam
Answer: A) Babar Azam
Babar Azam was named Player of the Series in the 2025 Pakistan-India ODI series for his exceptional batting performances and consistency.
Source: ESPN CricInfo
30. Which Pakistani artist was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Lux Style Awards?
- A) Atif Aslam
- B) Abida Parveen
- C) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
- D) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Answer: B) Abida Parveen
Abida Parveen, the legendary Sufi singer, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Lux Style Awards for her contribution to music and culture.
Source: Dawn