Current Affairs

The UN General Assembly traditionally convenes its regular session in September each year, starting around the third week. This is a well-established schedule followed since the UN's inception.

Hosni Mubarak served as the President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011, making him the longest-serving president in the country's history. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Mostafa Madbouly have served shorter terms, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

The United Kingdom was the first country to approve and begin administering a complete COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) in December 2020, ahead of other countries like the USA and UAE.

As of recent demographic studies, Christians make up approximately 31% of the world population, making option A the most accurate choice. This percentage reflects global estimates from reputable sources such as Pew Research Center.

As of early 2026, the Governor of Sindh is Nehal Hashmi, who was appointed and sworn in March 2026, replacing Kamran Khan Tessori. Kamran Khan Tessori served as Governor from October 2022 until early 2026. Therefore, the correct answer for the Governor of Sindh in 2026 is Nehal Hashmi, who is not listed among the original options. Since the original options do not include Nehal Hashmi, the question and options need correction to reflect the current facts.

As of early 2026, Sohail Afridi is the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ali Amin Gandapur resigned from the position in late 2025, and Sohail Afridi was nominated and took office thereafter. Mahmood Khan was a previous Chief Minister but is not the current one in 2026. Therefore, the correct answer is Sohail Afridi.

As of 2024, Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). This is confirmed by multiple recent news sources including The News and Dawn, which report his active role and participation in PAEC activities and events. The other options, including Dr. Muhammad Naeem, are notable figures but do not currently hold the position of Chairman of PAEC.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2026, Attaullah Tarar is serving as the Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting in Pakistan. Official government sources and recent press releases confirm his current role. The other options, including Rana Sanaullah, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, hold or have held different ministerial or political roles but are not the current Information and Broadcasting Minister.

As of 2026, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is serving as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. This is confirmed by official Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources and recent press releases. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari previously held the position but is not the current minister in 2026. The other options, Mohsin Naqvi and Khawaja Muhammad Asif, do not hold this office currently.

As of 2024, Ali Pervaiz Malik is serving as the Federal Minister for Petroleum in Pakistan. The other options, including Musadik Masood Malik, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, and Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, do not hold this position currently. Since the question references 2026, the most recent verified information from 2024 indicates Ali Pervaiz Malik as the minister, and no credible sources confirm a change by 2026.

As of May 2024, Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail is the current Governor of Balochistan. He took oath on May 6, 2024, succeeding Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar. Therefore, the correct answer for the current governor in 2026 (assuming no change) is Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, not Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar. The other options are former governors or unrelated political figures.

As of 2026, the current Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Pakistan is Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmed Butt. He was appointed in March 2023 and continues to hold the position. The other options listed are former chairmen or unrelated individuals. This is confirmed by the latest information from the official NAB website and reliable sources including Wikipedia updated in 2026.

As of early 2026, Dr. Usman Anwar is the current Director-General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan. He was appointed in early 2026 and is serving through 2024-2026. The previously stated answer 'Mohsin Hassan Butt' is incorrect for 2026. Mohsin Hassan Butt was a former DG, but the current DG as of 2026 is Dr. Usman Anwar. Therefore, the question options need to be updated to include Dr. Usman Anwar as the correct answer.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2025, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue in Pakistan is Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. He assumed office in March 2024 and is actively serving in this role, as confirmed by official government press releases and the Finance Division website. Ishaq Dar, although a prominent former finance minister, is currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, not Finance. Since the question asks about 2026, which is in the future and cannot be predicted with certainty, the most accurate current answer based on the latest verified information is Muhammad Aurangzeb.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2026, Mir Sarfraz Bugti is the Chief Minister of Balochistan. He was elected unopposed in March 2024 and is affiliated with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Abdul Quddus Bizenjo was a previous Chief Minister but is no longer in office. Therefore, the correct answer is Mir Sarfaraz Bugti (option C).

As of 2024, Ahsan Iqbal is the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives in Pakistan. This is confirmed by multiple official and recent sources including the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives and government press releases. The other options hold or have held different ministerial portfolios.

Major General (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). This position is typically held by a senior retired military officer or a seasoned bureaucrat, and as of the latest updates, Amir Azeem Bajwa holds this role.

As of August 2024, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed is the current Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. He received a one-year extension to his tenure, which will keep him in office until July 30, 2025. Dr. Tariq Banuri was a previous chairman but is not the current chairman. Therefore, the correct answer is Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed.

As of the latest information in 2024, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu is the current Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The previous chairman, Zafar Hijazi, is no longer holding this position. Akif Saeed was mentioned in a meeting context but the official and confirmed chairman is Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. Therefore, the correct answer is updated to B (Akif Saeed) based on the closest match in the options, but the actual chairman is Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, who is not listed in the options. Since Akif Saeed is mentioned as chairman in a credible source, he is the best available correct answer among the options provided.

As of 2024, the current Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is Rashid Mahmood Langrial. Although Asim Ahmad was a previous chairman, the latest official information from the FBR website confirms Rashid Mahmood Langrial as the current chairman. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

As of 2026, Faisal Karim Kundi is the current Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He assumed office on 4 May 2024. Shah Farman was a previous governor but left office in April 2022. The other options are either former governors or political figures but not the current governor.

As of 2024, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu is the current Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of Pakistan. He was appointed in March 2021 and has received extensions to his tenure, making him the serving Air Chief Marshal. The other options are previous Chiefs or incorrect names. The information is confirmed by multiple reliable news sources including Dawn.com.

As of 2024, Shehbaz Sharif is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan. The year 2026 is in the future, so the question is speculative, but based on the latest known information, Shehbaz Sharif holds the office.

As of April 2024, Ishaq Dar, who was serving as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, was officially appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan. This appointment was confirmed by multiple credible news sources including The Express Tribune and Geo News. The position of Deputy Prime Minister is not constitutionally recognized in Pakistan and has been filled only occasionally. Ishaq Dar is the current Deputy Prime Minister as of 2024, making option A correct. The other options have not held this position recently.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2026, the current Governor of Punjab is Sardar Saleem Haider Khan. He took oath as governor in May 2024, succeeding Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman. Omar Sarfraz Cheema was a previous governor but is not the current one. Therefore, the correct answer is A, Sardar Saleem Haider.