Human Trafficking

Q1: What initiative did the Prime Minister of Pakistan recently announce to combat human trafficking?
a) Anti-Terrorism Task Force
b) Task Force on Human Trafficking
c) National Accountability Bureau Extension
d) Cybercrime Prevention Task Force

Answer: b) Task Force on Human Trafficking
Explanation: The PM formed a specialized task force to address human trafficking and directed the establishment of Anti-Human Trafficking Cells by February 28.

Public Accounts Committee (PAC)

Q2: Who has been elected as the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
a) Shah Mehmood Qureshi
b) Junaid Akbar
c) Asad Umar
d) Khawaja Asif

Answer: b) Junaid Akbar
Explanation: PTI’s Junaid Akbar was unanimously elected as the chairman of the PAC.

Nigahban Ramadan Package

Q3: What is the focus of Punjab’s Nigahban Ramadan Relief Package?
a) Health subsidies
b) Food aid for deserving families
c) Education grants
d) Employment opportunities

Answer: b) Food aid for deserving families
Explanation: Punjab has finalized the Nigahban Ramadan Package to provide essential food items to low-income families during Ramadan.

Climate Education Conference

Q4: Which organization is partnering with Pakistan’s MoCC for a climate education conference?
a) UNDP
b) ICESCO
c) UNEP
d) WWF

Answer: b) ICESCO
Explanation: Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) and ICESCO are collaborating to raise awareness about climate education.

Cold Weather in Pakistan

Q5: What is the predicted weather pattern for most parts of Pakistan in the coming days?
a) Heavy rainfall
b) Cold and dry weather
c) Foggy conditions
d) Heatwave

Answer: b) Cold and dry weather
Explanation: The Met Office forecast cold and dry weather across the country, with Karachi experiencing single-digit temperatures over the weekend.

Local Government Polls in Balochistan

Q6: What demand has the PPP recently raised regarding Balochistan?
a) Imposition of governor’s rule
b) Immediate local government polls
c) Withdrawal of federal support
d) Establishment of a new provincial assembly

Answer: b) Immediate local government polls
Explanation: The PPP has called for holding local government elections and providing relief to Balochistan flood victims.

Cybercrime Law Amendments

Q7: What is the PECA amendment bill focused on?
a) Expanding internet access
b) Regulating digital media and preventing fake news
c) Improving cybersecurity infrastructure
d) Establishing a data protection authority

Answer: b) Regulating digital media and preventing fake news
Explanation: The PECA amendment bill aims to curb the spread of misinformation on digital platforms.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Clemency Plea

Q8: What was the US response to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s clemency plea?
a) Approved her release
b) Rejected the plea
c) Deferred the decision
d) Requested further negotiations

Answer: b) Rejected the plea
Explanation: The US government declined Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s request for clemency, as reported to the Islamabad High Court.

Malik Riaz Case

Q9: What action has Pakistan decided to take regarding Malik Riaz?
a) Freeze his assets
b) Pursue his extradition from the UAE
c) Issue a lifetime ban
d) Charge him with treason

Answer: b) Pursue his extradition from the UAE
Explanation: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced Pakistan’s plan to seek Malik Riaz’s extradition to face accountability.

Animal Welfare Community Service

Q10: What punishment was given to YouTuber Rajab Butt for unlawfully owning a lion cub?
a) A fine of PKR 1 million
b) Imprisonment
c) Community service by making animal welfare videos
d) Lifetime ban from pet ownership

Answer: c) Community service by making animal welfare videos
Explanation: Rajab Butt was sentenced to create animal welfare videos as part of his punishment for illegally keeping a lion cub.