Pakistan Budget General Knowledge MCQs

What is the total projected revenue in the 2025-26 budget?
- A. Rs 14.1 trillion
- B. Rs 17.8 trillion
- C. Rs 19.3 trillion
- D. Rs 20.0 trillion Answer: A
What is Pakistan’s projected GDP growth target for FY 2025-26?
- A. 2.7%
- B. 3.6%
- C. 4.2%
- D. 5.0% Answer: A
Which institution gave final approval for the FY 2025-26 budget?
- A. Senate Standing Committee
- B. National Finance Commission
- C. Federal Cabinet chaired by PM Sharif
- D. Supreme Court Answer: C
Who oversees provincial-revenue transfers, and how much is expected?
- A. Senate Secretariat; Rs 5 trillion
- B. NFC Award; Rs 8 trillion
- C. IMF; Rs 7 trillion
- D. CPEC Committee; Rs 6 trillion Answer: B
What major dam project was prioritized under PSDP?
- A. Tarbela Dam
- B. Diamer-Bhasha Dam
- C. Mangla Dam
- D. Dasu Hydropower Project Answer: B
What key spending cuts were made to create fiscal space?
- A. Defence spending
- B. Pension reforms only
- C. Cut subsidies, non-development expenditures
- D. Slashed public sector salaries Answer: C
What significant tariff reforms were proposed?
- A. Increase duties to 25%
- B. Standardize slabs at 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% over five years
- C. Remove all tariffs
- D. Increase duties by 10% annually Answer: B
What is the total federal budget for FY 2025-26?
- A. Rs 14.1 trillion
- B. Rs 17.8 trillion
- C. Rs 19.3 trillion
- D. Rs 20.0 trillion Answer: D
How much is projected for federal debt servicing in FY 2025-26?
- A. Rs 5.0 trillion
- B. Rs 6.8 trillion
- C. Rs 8.2 trillion
- D. Rs 9.8 trillion Answer: C
What is the planned allocation for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)?
- A. Rs 900 billion
- B. Rs 1 trillion
- C. Rs 1.5 trillion
- D. Rs 2.0 trillion Answer: C
Despite the defence hike, what was the overall spending trend adopted?
- A. Total expenditure unchanged
- B. 7% reduction in total spending
- C. 7% increase in total spending
- D. Balanced budget Answer: C
What GDP growth did Pakistan project for FY 2024-25?
- A. 1.8%
- B. 2.7%
- C. 3.6%
- D. 4.2% Answer: B
What is Pakistan’s projected defence allocation for FY 2025-26?
- A. Rs 2.12 trillion
- B. Rs 2.55 trillion
- C. Rs 3.0 trillion
- D. Rs 3.5 trillion Answer: B
By approximately what percentage has defence spending increased in the 2025-26 budget?
- A. 10%
- B. 17%
- C. 20%
- D. 25% Answer: B
What policy rate decision was expected from the SBP on June 13, 2025?
- A. Raise to 14%
- B. Maintain 11%
- C. Cut to 10%
- D. Remove interest rate Answer: C
What do the June 13, 2025 budget documents set for FY 2025-26 deficit and revenues?
- A. Balanced budget
- B. Increase revenues by 14%, cut deficit to 3.9% of GDP
- C. Shrink revenues, stagnant deficit
- D. Unchanged fiscal position Answer: B
Which key reform is introduced to boost tax collection?
- A. Subsidy on fossil fuels
- B. AI-driven invoicing and real-time tax monitoring
- C. Elimination of digital taxes
- D. Customs duty elimination on exports Answer: B
What was the projected defence spending increase in Pakistan’s FY 2025-26 budget?
- A. 10%
- B. 17%
- C. 20%
- D. 25% Answer: B
Remove duties only on:
- A. Agricultural imports
- B. Defence equipment
- C. Industrial goods
- D. None of the above Answer: A
Pakistan’s FY 2025-26 budget projected by what percent was defence spending increased?
- A. 10%
- B. 17%
- C. 20%
- D. 25% Answer: B