Pakistan Current Affairs MCQs

Who has taken charge as the Chairman of newly created Strategic Policy Planning Cell (SPPC)?

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Who has taken charge as the Chairman of newly created Strategic Policy Planning Cell (SPPC)?

A. Dr Moeed Yusuf
B. Dr Afzal
C. Dr Tataheer Muhammadi
D. Dr Sadam Shah

Renowned expert on international affairs, Dr Moeed Yusuf has taken charge as Chairman of the newly-created Strategic Policy Planning Cell. Dr Yusuf is the author of several books and has been affiliated with the world’s leading think tanks and universities for several years. His appointment as Chairman was approved last month. Housed in the National Security Division at the Prime Minister’s Office, the SPPC will be responsible for preparing research-based policy input on important national issues for the National Security Committee. As Chairman, Dr Yusuf will be a member of the NSC.

Which Woman from Pakistan named in BBC’s 100 Women of 2019?

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Which Woman from Pakistan named in BBC’s 100 Women of 2019?

A. Nafeesa shah
B. Reham khan
C. Bushra BB
D. Jalila Haider

Jalila Haider, a Hazara woman from Pakistan, was named in the 100 women of 2019 list compiled by United Kingdom-based news outlet British Broadcasting Corporation. Jalila Haider, who is a human rights lawyer, specialises in defending women’s rights in Pakistan, and provides free legal services to women in poverty across the country. She is also the founder of We the Humans, a non-profit organisation working with local communities to provide opportunities for vulnerable women and children.
According to the BBC, she is the first female lawyer from the Hazara community, and in 2018 she went on hunger strike demanding protection for her people.