Major Political Events in Pakistan (Last 5 Years) MCQs 5 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 1. In April 2022, which Pakistani Prime Minister was removed from office through a no-confidence motion, becoming the first in the country’s history to be ousted this way? (A) Nawaz Sharif (B) Yousaf Raza Gillani (C) Imran Khan (D) Shehbaz Sharif 2. Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan on April 11, 2022, succeeding Imran Khan? (A) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (B) Shehbaz Sharif (C) Asif Ali Zardari (D) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi 3. In May 2023, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested, leading to nationwide protests. How long did he remain imprisoned following his arrest? (A) Two days (B) One week (C) One month (D) Three months 4. Who assumed the role of Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister on August 14, 2023, to oversee the general elections? (A) Imran Khan (B) Shehbaz Sharif (C) Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar (D) Yousaf Raza Gillani 5. Which political party and its allies became the largest group in the February 2024 general elections in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) (B) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) (C) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) (D) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) 6. Despite PTI’s success in the 2024 elections, who was elected as Prime Minister for a second term, forming a coalition government? (A) Imran Khan (B) Shehbaz Sharif (C) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (D) Asif Ali Zardari 7. Which militant group hijacked a passenger train in Balochistan province in March 2025, taking over 100 hostages? (A) Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (B) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) (C) Al-Qaeda (D) Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 8. What was the primary demand of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during the train hijacking incident in March 2025? (A) Release of their jailed militants (B) Withdrawal of Pakistani military from Balochistan (C) Autonomy for Balochistan (D) Financial ransom 9. Following the February 2024 general elections, which leader was elected as the opposition head in the National Assembly? (A) Shah Mahmood Qureshi (B) Omar Ayub Khan (C) Asad Umar (D) Pervez Khattak 10. In November 2022, former Prime Minister Imran Khan survived an assassination attempt. Who did he blame for the attack? (A) Foreign intelligence agencies (B) The incumbent government (C) Religious extremists (D) Unknown assailants
