Pakistan Studies

The no-confidence motion against Imran Khan in 2022 was presented by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), a coalition of opposition parties. This motion led to the eventual removal of Imran Khan as Prime Minister.

Hamza Shehbaz is the son of Shehbaz Sharif, a prominent Pakistani politician and former Chief Minister of Punjab. This familial relationship is well-known in Pakistan's political landscape.

Shehbaz Sharif assumed office as Prime Minister of Pakistan for his second term in August 2023, following a vote of no confidence against the previous government. This is the accurate date for his second term start.

Shehbaz Sharif became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2022 after Imran Khan was removed through a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly, which is a parliamentary process to remove a sitting Prime Minister.

Shehbaz Sharif's government launched significant initiatives including the 'Green Pakistan' program focused on environmental sustainability, which has planted over 2.2 billion trees and created green jobs, and simultaneously promoted growth in the digital and IT sector through federal and provincial IT parks, incubation centers, training programs, and digital infrastructure expansion. IT exports have grown substantially, surpassing $3.8 billion with targets to reach $30 billion. Therefore, both initiatives are correct, making option A the accurate answer.

Shehbaz Sharif completed his early education in Lahore and pursued higher studies at the University of Punjab, which is also located in Lahore. This is a well-documented fact about his educational background.

Hamza Shehbaz succeeded Shehbaz Sharif as Chief Minister of Punjab during one of Shehbaz Sharif's earlier terms. Usman Buzdar served as Chief Minister later, but not as Shehbaz Sharif's immediate successor in an earlier term.

Shehbaz Sharif took oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2024 at the Parliament House, which is the official venue for the oath-taking ceremony of the Prime Minister. Aiwan-e-Sadr is the Presidential Palace, not the location for the Prime Minister's oath.

Shehbaz Sharif has traditionally represented constituencies from Lahore, which is his political stronghold and home city. This makes option D the correct answer.

Shehbaz Sharif served as the Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan before becoming the Prime Minister. This is a well-known fact in Pakistan's political history.

Ishaq Dar served as the Finance Minister and was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister in Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet, making option C correct. He did not hold the positions of Education, Defence, or Foreign Minister in that cabinet.

Shehbaz Sharif, as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has actively promoted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a major economic corridor project aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic integration between China and Pakistan. The other options are either unrelated or not major economic corridor projects.

As of 2026, Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan, serving alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He took office on 10 March 2024. Mamnoon Hussain and Arif Alvi are former presidents, and Pervez Musharraf is a former military ruler, not the current president.

Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), commonly known as PML-N, which is his political party affiliation.

As of 2026, the Finance Minister in Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet is typically a senior leader from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which is Shehbaz Sharif's own party. The other parties listed are not typically associated with holding the Finance Ministry in his cabinet.

Shehbaz Sharif became Prime Minister of Pakistan in April 2022 following a vote of no confidence against Imran Khan, not as a result of general elections. Therefore, his second term did not begin after a general election but after political developments in 2022.

During Shehbaz Sharif's first term as Prime Minister of Pakistan, his government signed a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address economic challenges. This is a well-documented fact in recent Pakistani economic and political history.

The official residence of the Prime Minister of Pakistan is located in Islamabad, the capital city. This is where the Prime Minister's Secretariat and official residence are situated.

Shehbaz Sharif is widely recognized for his expertise and achievements in infrastructure and development, particularly during his tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab where he focused on large-scale development projects.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif is the daughter of Shehbaz Sharif, who is the Chief Minister of Punjab. Therefore, the correct relationship is 'Daughter'.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan vests real executive power in the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The President's role is largely ceremonial, while the Chief of Army Staff and Chief Justice do not hold executive power under the constitution.

The current Prime Minister of Pakistan is Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who assumed office in April 2022. The other options are prominent Pakistani politicians but are not the current Prime Minister.

The National Assembly of Pakistan has a term of five years. The 16th National Assembly was elected in 2024, with members taking oath on 29 February 2024. Therefore, the assembly will complete its term in 2029 (2024 + 5 years). Among the given options, 2029 corresponds to option C. Hence, the correct answer is C (2029).

Nawaz Sharif is the elder brother of Shehbaz Sharif and has served as Prime Minister of Pakistan three times, making him the correct answer.

In Pakistan, the Parliament consists of two houses: the National Assembly (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House). The Senate represents the provinces and is called the Upper House.