Which international financial institution approved fresh funding of about $1.32 billion for Pakistan in May 2026? A) World Bank B) Asian Development Bank C) IMF D) AIIB Answer: C) IMF
Pakistan received approximately how much funding from the IMF in May 2026? A) $500 million B) $800 million C) $1.32 billion D) $2.5 billion Answer: C) $1.32 billion
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited which country in May 2026 to strengthen economic cooperation? A) Russia B) China C) Japan D) Malaysia Answer: B) China
Which Chinese leader met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his May 2026 visit? A) Li Keqiang B) Wang Yi C) Xi Jinping D) Zhao Leji Answer: C) Xi Jinping
Pakistan emphasized the next phase of which flagship project during talks with China? A) BRI B) CPEC C) SCO D) CAREC Answer: B) CPEC
Pakistan and China agreed to enhance cooperation in which emerging field? A) Artificial Intelligence B) Film Production C) Textile Design D) Fisheries Only Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence
In May 2026, Pakistan played a mediatory role between the United States and which country? A) Iraq B) Syria C) Iran D) Lebanon Answer: C) Iran
Who expressed hope that Pakistan would host another round of Iran-US talks soon? A) Ishaq Dar B) Asif Ali Zardari C) Shehbaz Sharif D) Mohsin Naqvi Answer: C) Shehbaz Sharif
Which Pakistani official stated that “meaningful progress” had been achieved in US-Iran negotiations? A) Mohsin Naqvi B) Ishaq Dar C) Khawaja Asif D) Ahsan Iqbal Answer: B) Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s first Panda Bond is denominated in which currency? A) Dollar B) Euro C) Yuan D) Yen Answer: C) Yuan
What was the announced size of Pakistan’s first Panda Bond issue? A) $100 million B) $250 million C) $500 million D) $1 billion Answer: B) $250 million
Pakistan’s Panda Bond will be issued in the capital market of which country? A) Saudi Arabia B) UAE C) China D) Singapore Answer: C) China
Which province witnessed a deadly train bombing incident in May 2026? A) Punjab B) Sindh C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa D) Balochistan Answer: D) Balochistan
The train attack in May 2026 occurred near which city? A) Karachi B) Quetta C) Multan D) Hyderabad Answer: B) Quetta
Which separatist group claimed responsibility for the train attack in Balochistan? A) TTP B) ISIS-K C) BLA D) LeJ Answer: C) BLA
Pakistan and 13 other nations condemned Somaliland’s plan to open an embassy in which city? A) Riyadh B) Ankara C) Jerusalem D) Cairo Answer: C) Jerusalem
Which Pakistani cricketer made a sensational ODI debut against Australia in May 2026? A) Saim Ayub B) Arafat Minhas C) Mohammad Haris D) Abrar Ahmed Answer: B) Arafat Minhas
Against which country did Arafat Minhas make his memorable ODI debut? A) England B) New Zealand C) South Africa D) Australia Answer: D) Australia
How many wickets did Arafat Minhas take on his ODI debut? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 Answer: C) 5
Pakistan defeated Australia in the first ODI played in which city? A) Lahore B) Karachi C) Rawalpindi D) Faisalabad Answer: C) Rawalpindi
Which international organization completed reviews allowing Pakistan access to fresh funding in May 2026? A) WTO B) IMF C) ADB D) OIC Answer: B) IMF
Pakistan’s finance minister in May 2026 was: A) Ishaq Dar B) Muhammad Aurangzeb C) Ahsan Iqbal D) Khurram Dastgir Answer: B) Muhammad Aurangzeb
Pakistan’s Panda Bond initiative is primarily aimed at accessing which market? A) European Capital Market B) Gulf Capital Market C) Chinese Capital Market D) American Capital Market Answer: C) Chinese Capital Market
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring security of nationals from which country? A) Japan B) China C) Turkey D) Germany Answer: B) China
Pakistan highlighted cooperation with China in which space-related initiative? A) Moon Mission B) Mars Rover C) Space Station Program D) Lunar Mining Project Answer: C) Space Station Program
Which Pakistani leader visited Hangzhou in May 2026? A) Asif Ali Zardari B) Shehbaz Sharif C) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari D) Ishaq Dar Answer: B) Shehbaz Sharif
The Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference focused on IT, telecom and: A) Agriculture B) Mining C) Defense D) Tourism Answer: A) Agriculture
Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the Middle East were praised by: A) Emmanuel Macron B) Xi Jinping C) Narendra Modi D) Keir Starmer Answer: B) Xi Jinping
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in May 2026 was: A) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari B) Shah Mahmood Qureshi C) Ishaq Dar D) Khawaja Asif Answer: C) Ishaq Dar
Pakistan continued to pursue which major economic reform agenda in 2026? A) IMF-backed reforms B) NATO reforms C) SCO reforms D) ASEAN reforms Answer: A) IMF-backed reforms
Which institution praised Pakistan’s proactive monetary policy stance in May 2026? A) World Bank B) IMF C) ADB D) UNDP Answer: B) IMF
Pakistan committed to achieving what primary budget surplus target by FY2027? A) 1% of GDP B) 1.5% of GDP C) 2% of GDP D) 3% of GDP Answer: C) 2% of GDP
Which country’s president was thanked by PM Shehbaz for peace efforts regarding Iran talks? A) Russia B) France C) United States D) Türkiye Answer: C) United States
Which organization projected continued engagement with Pakistan on economic reforms? A) OPEC B) IMF C) SAARC D) ECO Answer: B) IMF
Pakistan highlighted cooperation with China in which sector besides AI? A) Space Technology B) Fashion Design C) Forestry D) Cinema Answer: A) Space Technology
Pakistan’s first Panda Bond is backed by ADB and: A) World Bank B) AIIB C) Islamic Development Bank D) BRICS Bank Answer: B) AIIB
Which city hosted the PSL final in May 2026? A) Karachi B) Rawalpindi C) Lahore D) Multan Answer: C) Lahore
Fans were allowed to attend the PSL final at: A) National Stadium B) Gaddafi Stadium C) Arbab Niaz Stadium D) Bugti Stadium Answer: B) Gaddafi Stadium
Which country announced that Pakistani athletes could participate in international events hosted there? A) Bangladesh B) Sri Lanka C) India D) Nepal Answer: C) India
Bilateral sports series between Pakistan and India remain: A) Fully Restored B) Suspended C) Mandatory D) Annual Answer: B) Suspended
Pakistan reiterated support for the high-quality development of: A) SCO Corridor B) CPEC C) TAPI Only D) CASA-1000 Only Answer: B) CPEC
Which sector was specifically mentioned for Pakistan-China cooperation during PM’s China visit? A) Digital Transformation B) Film Industry C) Banking Privatization D) Fisheries Answer: A) Digital Transformation
Pakistan and China discussed cooperation in: A) Clean Energy B) Space Technology C) AI D) All of These Answer: D) All of These
Which Pakistani city hosted the ODI where Arafat Minhas starred against Australia? A) Karachi B) Lahore C) Rawalpindi D) Peshawar Answer: C) Rawalpindi
Pakistan’s mediation efforts primarily focused on reducing tensions in: A) Europe B) South America C) Middle East D) Africa Answer: C) Middle East
Pakistan’s economic recovery in May 2026 was supported by rising: A) Exports and Remittances B) Gold Production C) Tourism Only D) Coal Exports Only Answer: A) Exports and Remittances
Pakistan sought deeper trade ties with which country through a B2B conference? A) Russia B) China C) Germany D) Indonesia Answer: B) China
Which official currency is used for Panda Bonds? A) Euro B) Dollar C) Yuan (RMB) D) Pound Sterling Answer: C) Yuan (RMB)
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace through: A) Military Alliances B) Diplomatic Mediation C) Trade Sanctions D) Naval Expansion Answer: B) Diplomatic Mediation
One of the most significant economic developments for Pakistan in May 2026 was: A) Leaving IMF Program B) IMF Funding Approval C) Joining BRICS D) Adopting Euro Currency Answer: B) IMF Funding Approval