General Knowledge

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.