Pakistan's Key Developments: SC on Missing Persons, Bilateral Ties, Hajj Policies, PECA Amendments, and Daily Current Affairs
Explore Pakistan’s latest news, including SC’s stance on missing persons, Naqvi’s focus on U.S. ties, new Hajj policies for 2025, PECA law amendments, Reko Diq mining updates, and other significant national developments.
MCQs with Explanations:
- Who has been appointed as the head of the Missing Persons Commission?
- A) Justice Gulzar Ahmed
- B) Justice (r) Faqir Khokhar
- C) Justice Saqib Nisar
- D) Justice (r) Asif Saeed Khosa
Answer: B) Justice (r) Faqir Khokhar
Explanation: Justice (r) Faqir Khokhar was appointed to lead the commission for missing persons, as informed to the Supreme Court.
What is the focus of the new ‘Ghar Se Ghar Tak’ Hajj policy for 2025?
- A) Reducing costs for pilgrims
- B) Ensuring a seamless travel experience
- C) Introducing luxury Hajj packages
- D) Increasing the quota for pilgrims
Answer: B) Ensuring a seamless travel experience
Explanation: The policy aims to simplify the journey for Hajj pilgrims with door-to-door support.
What key discussion took place during Mohsin Naqvi’s U.S. visit?
- A) Regional security issues
- B) Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. bilateral ties
- C) Trade agreements with the Middle East
- D) Educational reforms
Answer: B) Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. bilateral ties
Explanation: Mohsin Naqvi emphasized improving relations between Pakistan and the U.S. during his discussions.
What change is proposed in the PECA amendments draft?
- A) Jail term reduced to three years for disinformation
- B) Introduction of capital punishment
- C) Heavy penalties for tax fraud
- D) Ban on digital advertising
Answer: A) Jail term reduced to three years for disinformation
Explanation: The revised PECA draft includes a three-year jail term and heavy fines to address fake news.
Which country is set to invest in Pakistan’s copper and gold mining project?
- A) UAE
- B) Saudi Arabia
- C) China
- D) Turkey
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in investing in the Reko Diq mining project.
What was the purpose of the Rs2.7 million allocation announced in Punjab?
- A) Education for underprivileged children
- B) Treatment of police officers’ children
- C) Infrastructure development
- D) Promoting tourism
Answer: B) Treatment of police officers’ children
Explanation: Punjab allocated Rs2.7 million to support the medical treatment of police employees’ children.
What does the recent ban on kite flying in Punjab entail?
- A) Lighter penalties for offenders
- B) Declaration of kite flying as un-Islamic
- C) Complete ban with harsher penalties
- D) Designated areas for kite flying
Answer: C) Complete ban with harsher penalties
Explanation: The Punjab Assembly passed a bill imposing a strict ban on kite flying, introducing severe penalties.
What significant step did the federal cabinet take regarding PECA?
- A) Transferred its jurisdiction to the Interior Ministry
- B) Nullified it completely
- C) Increased fines for cybercrimes
- D) Restricted it to the education sector
Answer: A) Transferred its jurisdiction to the Interior Ministry
Explanation: The federal cabinet decided to hand over PECA’s implementation to the Interior Ministry.
What weather update was issued for Karachi recently?
- A) Heavy rainfall warning
- B) Expectation of strong winds
- C) Intense heatwave
- D) Snowfall predicted
Answer: B) Expectation of strong winds
Explanation: Karachi is forecasted to experience strong winds, according to recent updates.
What is the projected revenue of Pakistan’s Reko Diq project over 37 years?
- A) $50 billion
- B) $74 billion
- C) $90 billion
- D) $100 billion
Answer: B) $74 billion
Explanation: The Reko Diq mining project is expected to generate $74 billion in free cash flow over 37 years, as per Barrick CEO.