PPSC Past Papers 2026 PDF

Why? Pakistan issued its first coins in 1948 after independence. Initially, Indian currency was used until the Pakistani rupee was introduced.

Why? The correct idiomatic usage is “deaf to advice,” meaning someone ignores or does not pay attention to advice given.

Why? Muhammad Ali Sadpara, a renowned Pakistani climber, successfully ascended K2 and other high peaks. He is remembered as one of Pakistan’s most celebrated mountaineers.

Why? The analogy relates a condition with its effect: thirst makes one parched, and fever makes one flushed. Thus, “Fever: Flushed” is correct.

Why? At independence, Pakistan had 4 provinces: East Bengal, West Punjab, Sindh, and NWFP (now KP). Baluchistan was later added as a province.

Why? Allama Iqbal criticized AIML in 1924 as focusing more on religious identity rather than broader political and economic struggle, although he later revived it with a visionary role.

Why? Pakistan allocated PKR 1.804 trillion for defense in the 2023–24 budget, which is nearly 16% of total expenditures, reflecting security priorities.

Why? Munir Akram served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN from 2019 to March 2025. He was succeeded by Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in April 2025.

Why? According to the 2024 IQ Air report, Pakistan ranked 3rd most polluted country in the world, after Bangladesh and Chad, highlighting severe air quality challenges.

Why? A sea breeze occurs when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace rising warm air over land, typically in coastal areas during the day.