A. 7
B. 22
C. 44
D. 60
Explanation: SEZs surged from 7 to 44 under the new phase.
A. Energy and highways only
B. Industrial cooperation
C. agriculture and export-led growth
D. Tourism only
Explanation: Industrial cooperation
A. $1.5 billion
B. $4.5 billion
C. $2.8 billion
D. $7 billion
Explanation: $4.5 billion worth of agreements signed for agriculture modernisation and exports.
A. China's BRI
B. Pakistan's 5Es framework (Export
C. Energy
D. Environment
Explanation: E-Governance)
A. Telecom Bill 2026
B. 5G Spectrum Act
C. Data Protection Law
D. National Broadband Policy
Explanation: The Telecom Bill 2026 is being fast-tracked to expand fibre optics for 5G.
A. 2.80%
B. 3.2-3.5%
C. 4.50%
D. 5.50%
Explanation: Modest growth projected for 2026 under ongoing reforms.
A. Return to international bond market
B. New IMF programme immediately
C. Debt default
D. Capital controls
Explanation: Pakistan plans to return to the global bond market in 2026.
A. Advanced weaponry from Afghanistan
B. Reduced militant activity
C. Peace agreements
D. Border closure
Explanation: Reports highlighted the role of advanced weaponry and suicide attacks in making 2025 the deadliest year.
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Middle East (Iran
D. Sudan
Explanation: Saudi Arabia
A. Phase-I completion
B. Phase-II industrial renaissance and maritime focus
C. Phase-III only
D. Termination
Explanation: 2026 is described as the decisive year for CPEC 2.0's industrial and export transformation.