General Knowledge

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been serving as Pakistan's Foreign Minister since April 2022, making option D (2022-2023) the correct timeframe. The other options correspond to periods before his appointment.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has served as the Finance Minister of Pakistan, holding the portfolio related to finance and economic affairs. The other options do not correspond to his known official roles.

Pakistan's foreign policy traditionally emphasizes peace, non-alignment, and mutual respect among nations, rather than military alliances, expansionism, or isolation. These principles guide its diplomatic relations.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is a prominent member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He has served as the Finance Minister of Pakistan representing this party.

Aseff Ahmad Ali is a Pakistani politician who has been associated with the Pakistan Muslim League (N). Therefore, option D is correct.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan was established in 1948, shortly after the country's independence in 1947. This makes option D the correct answer.

The Foreign Minister is a member of the Cabinet, which is the main executive decision-making body in the government. They are not members of the Supreme Court Bar, National Security Council, or Election Commission.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, addressed the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad. He delivered a keynote speech titled “Navigating International Relations Amidst Changing Geo-Politics,” reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to peaceful engagement, strategic partnerships, and diplomacy. This confirms that the correct answer is option B, the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026. The other options are incorrect as he addressed a significant national forum, not just local seminars or school events, and certainly not 'None'.

Ishaq Dar, as Pakistan's Finance Minister, has been significantly involved in negotiations and engagements with the IMF and other international financial institutions, making option C the correct answer. The other options are either too narrow or incorrect regarding his role.

Gohar Ayub Khan served as Pakistan's Foreign Minister from 1997 until 1999, when the government was overthrown in a military coup. Therefore, 1999 is the correct end year.

Feroz Khan Noon served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1956 until 1958. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is 1958.

The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan is www.mofa.gov.pk. This is the recognized and official domain used for the ministry's online presence.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi served as Pakistan's Foreign Minister from 2008 until 2011 during the PPP government. Therefore, 2011 is the correct end year for his tenure in this period.

Yahya Khan served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1969 until 1970, before becoming President. Therefore, 1970 is the correct end year for his tenure as Foreign Minister.

The current Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, also serves as the Leader of the House in the Senate. He holds multiple roles including Deputy Prime Minister and chairs several cabinet committees, but he does not serve as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Leader of Opposition, or Speaker of the National Assembly. The Leader of the House in the Senate is a key parliamentary role typically held by a senior government minister, which aligns with the Foreign Minister's position.

As of September 2024, Ambassador Amna Baloch is the current Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. She assumed charge as the 33rd Foreign Secretary on 11 September 2024. The other options have held the position in the past or are notable diplomats, but Amna Baloch is the correct current officeholder as of the latest verified information.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar was appointed as the 39th Foreign Minister of Pakistan. He also holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and has previously served multiple terms as Finance Minister. This information is confirmed by the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and recent government records.

The current Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is from Karachi, Sindh. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Foreign Minister typically chairs inter-ministerial meetings related to foreign affairs, including regional developments and expatriate affairs, which fall under their purview. Options A, C, and D are unrelated to the Foreign Minister's responsibilities.

As of 2024, the current Foreign Minister of Pakistan is Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. He assumed office on 11 March 2024 and also serves as the Deputy Prime Minister. The other options listed (Sartaj Aziz, Hina Rabbani Khar, Khawaja Asif) have held the position in the past but are not the current foreign minister.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as Pakistan's Foreign Minister from 1963 until 1967, when he resigned. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is 1967.

The current Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who assumed office in June 2026, is known for his strong expertise in economic and financial diplomacy. He has extensive experience as a senior political leader and multiple terms as Finance Minister, focusing on fiscal policy, macro-economic reforms, international trade negotiations, and development financing. This expertise aligns with option D. The other options (environmental issues, military strategy, space technology) do not reflect his known areas of specialization.

Hina Rabbani Khar served as Pakistan's first woman Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2013, making option D the correct answer. This period marks her tenure in this historic role.

The Foreign Minister of Pakistan is responsible for representing the country in international matters, including issues like Kashmir at international forums. Options A, C, and D relate to domestic or unrelated areas, which are not the Foreign Minister's primary responsibilities.

Mian Arshad Hussain served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1968 until 1969, after which other ministers took over. Therefore, 1969 is the correct end year.