Current Affairs

Authoritative sources including Dawn, TelecomTV, and GSMA confirm that the telecom operators who purchased 5G spectrum in Pakistan's March 2026 auction were Jazz, Zong, and Ufone. Telenor did not participate, as it had merged its operations with Ufone prior to the auction. Therefore, the correct answer is Jazz, Zong, and Ufone (option B). The original answer (option C: Telenor, Zong, and Jazz) is incorrect, as Telenor was not a separate participant in the auction.

Multiple authoritative sources, including Wikipedia, CNN, and Military.com, confirm that the primary stated reason for Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan in February–March 2026 was to target militant camps linked to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS-K. Pakistan accused these groups of using Afghan territory to launch deadly attacks inside Pakistan, including a major suicide bombing in Islamabad and attacks on military checkpoints. The Pakistani government described the strikes as intelligence-based, selective operations against these militant camps, not as actions for trade, water rights, or the capture of specific leaders.

Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan is the current Chief Justice of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Supreme Court. Multiple authoritative sources, including the official AJK Supreme Court website and recent news articles from Dawn and APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), confirm that he has held this position since May 2021 and continues to serve as Chief Justice in 2024. No evidence suggests a change in this office as of the latest available information.

Multiple reputable sources (Military.com, Peoples Dispatch, France 24, NRC, and Al Jazeera) confirm that in late February 2026, Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting militant camps in the Afghan provinces of Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost. These provinces, located along the eastern border with Pakistan, were specifically mentioned as targets in the initial wave of strikes on February 21 and again in the escalation on February 26-27. While subsequent strikes also hit Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, the question specifically asks about the initial late February strikes, which aligns with option B. Therefore, the original answer and explanation are correct and supported by current news reports.

Multiple authoritative sources, including the official FIA Facebook page and recent LinkedIn posts from the Federal Investigation Agency, confirm that Dr. Usman Anwar is the current Director General (DG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan as of May 2026. Recent posts show Dr. Usman Anwar attending official FIA events and meetings in his capacity as DG FIA. This is further corroborated by news articles and official notifications. Therefore, option C (Dr. Usman Anwar) is correct.

As of mid-2024, Pakistan has not yet held its 5G spectrum auction. The process has faced multiple delays due to various factors, including economic conditions, policy reviews, and readiness of the telecom ecosystem.

Multiple authoritative sources, including DAWN, Geo News, and official statements from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirm that the Islamabad quadrilateral meeting's primary purpose was to consolidate regional backing for de-escalation in the Middle East and to prepare for possible US-Iran talks. The meeting focused on easing tensions, promoting dialogue, and creating conditions for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. There is no evidence that the meeting was about trade agreements, climate policy, or establishing a peacekeeping force.

Authoritative news sources (including Xinhua, Geo News, and the official Turkish Foreign Ministry) confirm that the quadrilateral diplomatic meeting hosted by Pakistan on March 29–30, 2026, included the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt. There is no evidence that China, Russia, or Iran were part of this meeting. The original answer (A) is incorrect; the correct answer is B.

Munir Akram is the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York as of 2024. The other options are either former ambassadors or unrelated individuals.

The official website of the Munich Security Conference confirms that the MSC 2026 took place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. This is consistent with the venue used for previous years, and no evidence suggests a change for 2026. While some side events and activities may occur at nearby locations, the main conference venue remains the Hotel Bayerischer Hof.