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India's Fake News Factory Indian news anchors are disciples of Goebbels Safia Malik Deception through fake news, propaganda and disinformation was widely practised by Indian media after the Pahalgam incident…
Trump 2.0 and Afghanistan A glimmer of hope or a damp squib? Faridullah On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered the Oval Office for the second time, now as the…
Speed Reading Techniques Asim Jasra Speed reading is essential for candidates preparing for competitive examinations in Pakistan, such as CSS and PMS, where vast syllabi and multiple subjects must be…
Will Multilateralism Survive? The path-breaking idea has run out of steam M. Bilal Butt In the third decade of the 21st century, we find ourselves at a pivotal geopolitical moment…
Finding Essay Writing Difficult? Here is how to make your essay stand out Aftab Abbasi In CSS examination, the English Essay paper is, indubitably, the toughest of all papers. A…
GDP Growth or High Employment What to prefer? Khawar Ayub Have you ever wondered what should be the more important concern for policymakers: Boosting economic growth or increasing employment? In…
Tolerance and Forgiveness in the Life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) Muhammad Asim Jasra The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is an example for us to follow. The Holy Prophet…
Soft Drinks and Junk Food Asim Raza Man, who started his journey from the cave, after setting his foot on the heavenly bodies is now planning to conquer time through…
64 Principles of Success An Overview of Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer's “The Success Principles” M. Asim Jasra An important note Before you start reading this article, let me make…
Analyzing Pakistan's National Cyber Security Policy From a public policy lens Uzair Ahmad Nizamani On July 27, 2021, the federal cabinet approved the National Cyber Security Policy 2021 that allows…
Cyber Security Standing of Pakistan Zuha Abdullah While the United States publishes a new Strategy on Cyber Security, China issues a digital plan targeting US services and Australia sets up…
Women Write Back Kinza Rehman As Bill Ashcroft wrote 'The Empire Writes Back' while himself being a recipient of a luxurious lifestyle offered by the colonizers as a result of…
The Education Conundrum in Pakistan Faridullah The progress and economic independence of a country rely on its education system. The more educated and pragmatic a country, the more prosperous it…
Cause Paragraphs Concept, Misunderstandings, and Techniques Asim Raza (PAS) Editor's Note It is because of our human nature that we tend to ask questions like “why?” and “how?” so that…
Predicament of the Muslim World Abdul Moiz Dar The study of history corroborates that Muslims' breadth of knowledge was once at its enviable zenith. During the golden age of Islam,…
Solved Papers English Précis & Composition Q. 1. Synonyms & Antonyms Synonyms 1. Adroitness: knack, ingenuity, proficiency, aptness, adeptness 2. Munificence: generosity, benevolence, charitableness, philanthropy 3. Aficionado: enthusiast, devotee, connoisseur,…
Rebooting Judicial System of Pakistan Why we should emulate Denmark's Grand Strategy for the Courts Mahrukh Rajput Justice is a virtue perfecting the will, which enables one to give others…
Pakistan's Post-Partition Problems A story of successes and failures of Pakistan in dealing with them Arif Ashraf Kamboh As a state, Pakistan had to face multitudinous threats, even to its…
Dissecting the Western Perception of Islam Abdul Moiz Dar Islam is a religion of peace and prosperity. It propagates and embraces plurality and champions rights for all, whether they are…
اہداف کیسے حاصل کریں اہم نکات جو ہدف کے حصول میں معاون ثابت ہو سکتے ہیں جب بھی انسان اپنے طے کیے گئے اہداف کو حاصل کرنے کے قریب پہچتا…
عدالتی اصلاحات اور پارلیمنٹ کا کردار حالیہ عدالتی بحران نے ملک میں پھر پرانی بحث شروع ہوگئی جس میں عدلیہ کے کردار کو طے کیا جا رہا ہے لیکن یہ…
کیا سیاسی استحکام پاکستان کو سنوار سکتا ہے؟ پاکستان کی معاشی صورت حال ریڈ زون میں جاچکی ہے اور اس کا سیاسی عدم استحکام سے تقریباً براہ راست تعلق ہے۔ ہر…
مشرف دور کی معاشی اصلاحات کا جائزہ پاکستان کی چار میں سے دو فوجی حکومتیں اپنے اصلاحاتی ایجنڈے کی وجہ سے جانی جاتی ہیں: ایوب خان اور پرویزمشرف کی فوجی…
قانون کیا ہے؟ قانون کو انگریزی میں Law کہتے ہیں، یہ اُن اُصولوں اور ضابطوں کا مجموعہ ہے، جنھیں ریاست کی طرف سے تسلیم کرلیا گیا ہو اور جنھیں انصاف…
عالمی توانائی و معاشی بحران تخمینے کیا ہیں سوئٹزرلینڈ کے شہر ڈیووس کے ایوانوں میں اس وقت کا اہم ترین مسئلہ یہ ہے کہ آیا عالمی معاشی بحران آ رہا…
چپس ایکٹ جوبائیڈن نے امریکی صدارت ایک ایسے وقت میں سنبھالی جب امریکا کو دو بڑے مسائل کا سامناتھا۔ ایک تو کوویڈ کی وبا جس نے ساری دنیا کی معیشت کو…
Sir Ganga Ram The legacy lives on! There are few personalities in India and Pakistan who left a lasting legacy on both sides of the border as iconic engineer and…
The Art of Thinking Thinking is the basis of all our: § Knowledge § Ideas § Exposure § Learning § …
Islamic Law of Inheritance Inheritance is an important branch of family laws of Islam. The death of a person results in transferring of his rights and obligations to persons who…
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Leader of Nation and the Founder of State Larger than his life, a shrewd politician, a constitutionalist, a true leader of the Muslims of India, the…
JEAN-PAUL SARTRE To be is to be To his credit, Sartre systematized the philosophy of Existentialism in a real sense. Objectification and the other According to Sartre, our consciousness is…
How to Stop Being Average If you want to succeed, you have to excel in whatever you start in life and be the best. Being average is not what most…
THE PIVOT OF GEOECONOMICS A Paradigm Shift in Pakistan's Policy In March last year, Pakistan announced a huge foreign policy shift from geopolitics to geoeconomics. It is huge because Pakistan's…
Digital Disorder and Future of Democracy Particularized trust constitutes small alliances within a small subset of society, e.g. alliance of China and Russia. In democracies, generalized trust establishes large-scale trust…
Cultural Woes Honour, in our culture, lies in women. They are considered – wrongly though – a stock of honour for men, so much so that few men even grow…
A Climate Change Emergency Need for collective action Climate change is the most daunting threat to the survival of humans and wild animals. Currently, the focus of most governments is…
Polygons and Angles A triangle that has two equal sides is a: (a) Scalene triangle (b) Equilateral triangle (c) Isosceles triangle (d)…
جنوبی ایشیا میں تعاون اور تنازعات جنوبی ایشیا ایک وسیع خطہ ہے اور دنیا کی بائیس فیصد سے زیادہ آبادی اِسی خطے کی ریاستوں میں رہتی ہے۔ اِس میں آٹھ…
Women's Empowerment An Islamic Perspective The constitution of Pakistan states that men and women are to be given their fundamental rights without any discrimination. It is also in concurrence with…
Why CSS Aspirants Fail 1. Failing to implement your plan Benjamin Franklin said it right: “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. However, it is not planning only that is…
Transforming Business Models Through Digital Technologies Digital technologies are rapidly facilitating both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and 'innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs). SMEs rely more on traditional business approaches and their…
THE STORY OF FEMINISM On this pretext, it is no more surprising to see that people are generally aware of its commitment to women's rights. But hardly anybody ever has…
The Future of Artificial Intelligence “AI is probably the most important thing humanity has ever worked on. The things which are constrained and look like a zero-sum game today, due…
Existentialism Seeking the Meaning of Life The philosophical legacy of existentialism is grounded in the phenomenological approach. The phenomenology of Edmund Husserl, inspiring Heidegger, Sartre and others, provided the basic…
Russia’s Ukraine Gambit By mobilizing its forces on a large scale against Ukraine, Russia has unleashed the biggest war in Europe since the Second World War. Following the launch of…
The Population Surge Thinking beyond Orthodoxies Population surge is the mother of all evils in a society, yet, regrettably, it is not conceded as such. The United Nations commemorates the…
The Concept of Learning What distinguishes human beings from other creatures is the characteristic of learning. Though animals and birds have some inborn skills, they do not learn acquired skills…
Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22 The State of Economy Carefully Surveyed On June 09, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22. This yearly flagship publication of the Ministry…
New I2U2 Grouping Joe Biden administration has launched or upgraded several multilateral initiatives since January 2021 including the Quad (India, US, Japan and Australia), AUKUS (Australia, UK and US) and…
Educational Diplomacy between Pakistan and Afghanistan A Viable Source of Strengthening Bilateral Relationship These words of the Quaid make the nature of the relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as described…
Dynastic Politics All In The Family Dynastic politicians, the people the members of whose families have also held powerful positions in the corridors of power, occupy a sizeable portion of…
Cyber Terrorism Since the late 1980s, the Internet has proven to be a highly dynamic means of communication, reaching an ever-growing audience worldwide. The development of increasingly sophisticated technologies has…
Cognitive Warfare The Sixth Domain of War War is an inherently human endeavor. As such, the nature of war has and will remain rooted in the human desires of gain,…
LCM & HCF 1. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 and the product of their LCM and HCF is 10800. What will be the sum of the…
22 Lessons from CSS ’22 Exam Passing CSS exam is everyone's dream, but turning it into reality needs not only hard work but also knowledge and skills to attempt the…
Taliban Government in Afghanistan Challenges and Opportunities Around nine months have passed since Taliban took over Afghanistan, on 15th of August 2021. Immediately after taking over, Taliban were faced with…
CSS 2022 Solved Papers English Précis & Composition Synonyms 1. QUELL: Suppress 2. WREAK: Inflict 3. PLIANT: Flexible 4. DRECK: Trash 5. DRACONIAN: Harsh 6. DEBENTURE: A long-term loan 7.…
World in Focus (APR–MAY 2022) National & International With MCQs Apr. 16: After ruckus in the Punjab Assembly Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) leader Hamza Shehbaz was elected as the…
Strategic Culture and State's Choices A theoretical analysis Strategic culture is a 'cultural' lens to view strategy. The role of culture or cultural attributes in a nation's orientation, especially of…
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity On May 23, during his first Asia tour, US President Joe Biden formally introduced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, or IPEF, revealing Washington's…
Confabulating with M. Usman Aslam SUB-INSPECTOR (INVESTIGATION) FIA FIA RECRUITMENT 2021-22 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background M. Usman Aslam (UA): I did my matriculation…
Logical Reasoning Logical Sequence of Words 1. Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence. 1. Infection 2. Consultation 3. Doctor 4. Treatment 5. Recovery (a) 1, 3, 4, 5,…
Digital Democracy The invention of large computers and computing to perform human tasks with software programs heralded dramatic changes to societies around the world. With the rapid growth of personal…
Online Education Re-imagine the Future Online education is the order of the day! If the coronavirus pandemic has taught the people anything, it is that the need for digital education…
The 48Th Session of OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers A look at the Islamabad Declaration The 48th summit of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation…
War to Maintain Peace War, which is often quoted as a 'necessary evil', is certainly an evil. It is, perhaps, the easiest option, as seen throughout human history, available to…
Tourism in Pakistan Introduction Generally, tourism has been a human luxury since the very beginning. The term 'tourism' hints at public activities of being outside their usual environment for leisure,…
The Enigma of Federalism in Pakistan Federalism, says Dicey, is a political contrivance intended to reconcile national unity with maintenance of state rights. The philosophy, therefore, is to have a…
Seniority vs Merit Although there can't be two opinions on the preference of meritocracy in public life and governance, it must be understood that both seniority and merit have their…
Nuclear Power Generation We will be celebrating the 24th anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear weapon tests – conducted on May 28, 1998 – this month. The day marks the historic achievement…
Morality in The Age of Social Media The evolution of morality and ethics in the 21st century has taken a whole new direction, owing to the mass awareness and participation…
The New IPCC Climate Report It's 'now or never' to limit warming! After a contentious session where scientists and government officials went through the Working Group III's contribution to the…
Global Food Crisis A looming disaster in the wake of Russia’s Ukraine War The effects of war in Ukraine are already being felt across the world, from rocking world energy…
Equilibrium within International Economic and Environmental Laws The implications of international economic law for transferring environment-friendly technologies and protecting non-economic values have become a major concern in governing economic relations…
Democratic Ideals and Political Culture Lessons for Pakistan Since its independence in 1947, Pakistan has been following democracy as its political system, though with some breaks in the form of…
War of Independence 1857 The Battle of Plassey, which was fought in 1757, can rightly be considered the first phenomenal victory of the British East India Company (EIC) on the…
Understanding Patriarchy Patriarchy is undoubtedly the most talked-about institution in Gender Studies. The widespread use of the term grew out of feminist debates about gender in 1960s and 1970s. Patriarchy…
Pakistan in the jaws of Structural Imperialism With the changing regional and global geopolitical realities, along with the pivot of international power centers moving from West to East, Pakistan, under…
Sovereignty and EU Harmonization After rigorous resistance by France, the United Kingdom was finally able to join the EU in 1972. Due to its dualist character, its membership had to…
Socio-economic Benefits of Zakat Allah Almighty says (what means): “... and as for those who hoard treasures of gold and silver, and do not spend them for the sake of…
Potential of the Destitute Politicians around the world pay unreasonably high attention to economic growth, which in itself is another debate whether we should obsess over such a flawed measure…
Fifth Generation Warfare A changing concept of warfare As aptly remarked, “Only change is permanent in this world;” hence, things change with time, and war patterns are no exception. With…
CODING DE-CODING 1. If in a certain code, WOMEN is written as OWMNE, how is NOTES written in that code? (a) OTNES (b) ONTSE (c) SETON (d) NOETS 2. If…
حقوق نسواں مذہب، روایات، جدت جدید دورکی ایک بہت بڑی پیش رفت عورتوں کا مردوں کی طرح گھروں سے باہر آکر کاروبار زندگی میں حصہ لینا اور آزادانہ اختلاط ہے۔…
تعلیم و تربیت میں ہم آہنگی تعلیمات نبوی ﷺ کی روشنی میں تعلیم وتربیت کا عمل کسی معاشرے، تہذیب یا نظام کا بنیادی ستون ہوتا ہے۔ لہٰذا بنی نوع انسان…
عالمی یوم نسواں عالمی اور پاکستانی قوانین کا تناظر حقوق نسواں کے بارے میں آئے روز قانونی حوالے سے کوئی نہ کوئی پیش رفت ہوتی رہتی ہے۔ جدید دنیا میں یہ…
The Power of Pulses The cultivation of pulses dates back to thousands of years, and these super-foods have been the key to meeting people's nutritional needs since ages. A peek…
SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAW Law is a versatile discipline because of its variety of fields and specializations, as well as its aims and aspirations. It is difficult to define and…
Rethinking R&D in Higher Education Education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. It is also a process to introduce innovative solutions to the problems in…
Parliamentary Versus Presidential What system suits Pakistan? There is no denying that any system that builds society, promotes public welfare, values people, supports individual dignity, establishes democracy and brings stability…
In Conversation with Habiba Asif 10th in Punjab, PMS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Habiba Asif (HA): I did FSc…
PAKISTAN'S TRADE-TO-GDP RATIO Pakistan exhibits one of the lowest trade-to-GDP ratios in the world showing at just 30 percent. However, it is not all doom and gloom and the country…
Solved MCQ-Based Preliminary Test (MPT) 2022 1. Which of the following is the longest Surah (Chapter) of the Holy Qur'an? (a) Surah Yaseen (b) Surah Rahman (c) Sruah Al-Baqara (d)…
Active Listening and Communication Skills for Interview Listening skills Are you a good listener? Listening is a highly valued soft skill sought by all employers in prospective employees. After all,…
China and the South Pacific Island Region Dragon's Growing Interests and Engagements China, which has emerged as a potential hegemonic power not only regionally but also globally, has ambitions to…
British East India Company In 1600, a group of London merchants, led by Sir Thomas Smythe, petitioned Queen Elizabeth I to grant them a royal charter to trade with the…
Rights of Non-Muslims in a Muslim Society Deciding as to what are the rights of non-Muslims living in a Muslim state has been a practical problem in Muslim societies throughout their…
RELIGIOUS NATIONALISM Definition According to philosopher Ernest Renan, nationalism is a kind of spirit and soul that binds the community or a group into a whole. Nationalism typically refers to…
Net Zero One outcome of the recent UN Climate Summit, or COP26, was that 136 countries pledged to reach net zero, with countries responsible for nearly half of global emissions…
Islamophobia Causes, Instances and the way forward Definition Different experts and scholars have defined Islamophobia differently. Generally, Islamophobia is defined as 'fear of or hatred against Islam and the Muslims…
Five Myths about The Arctic Myth No. 1: It's cut off from the rest of the world Trade and politics have long connected the Arctic to distant places. Over the…
COMBATING ISLAMOPHOBIA First signs of changing attitude The House of Representative, the lower house of US Congress, passed on December 14, a piece of legislation to monitor and combat Islamophobia…
China's Artificial Sun Scientists have been trying to harness the power of nuclear fusion — the process by which stars burn — for more than 70 years. By fusing hydrogen…
BREAKING NEWS Two factors drove the maddening rush for the exclusive news stories. First, the TV channels understood the importance of establishing their footprint and together with the ensuing commentary…
REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY Road to Future Prosperity Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Razak Dawood has recently revealed that Pakistan's exports to China, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and the Central…
WHAT COUNTRIES PLEDGED AT COP26 The Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP 26) has ended but without any significant success. The summit has been slammed as a failure as the diplomats…
The first-ever global agreement on The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is present in everyday life, from booking flights and applying for loans to steering driver-less cars. It is…
Religion as Theory of Everything And a Case Study of Management Science Scientists have been working tirelessly for centuries on a single theory: equation and formula that can explain and…
Punjab Culture Policy The much-awaited step must translate into tangible measures On the direction of Punjab Chief Minister, Sardar Usman Buzdar, the maiden cultural policy of Punjab has been approved.…
Importance of Body Language in Interview Body language stands out when it comes to interviewing experience. A good and friendly body language gives you an edge over other competitors who…
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW OF THE SEA The world's oceans are divided into maritime zones — internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial seas, contiguous zones, exclusive economic zones (EEZs), continental…
MODI'S U-TURN ON INDIA'S FARM LAWS In a thumping victory for farmers, the Indian government has withdrawn three farm laws – the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance…
Aquinas and Finnis's Failure St. Thomas Aquinas and John Finnis are natural law theorists. At the outset, they are committed to a nexus between law and morality and this is…
SMOG Causes, effects and the way forward The kind of air pollution that is caused by mixture of smoke and fog is called smog. The term 'smog' was first used…
UK & Rule of Law To start off with the executive commitment, it is for the Lord Chancellor to protect the undefined rule of law under the Constitutional Reform Act,…
Rehmatul-Lil-Aalameen Authority Composition of Authority As per the ordinance related to its establishment: a. The Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen Authority will be comprised of a chairman and six members. b. Prime Minister Imran…
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah A visionary Leader of South Asia Our great leader and national hero, known as “Quaid-i-Azam,” the Founder of Pakistan, lives not only in the memory of…
Public-Speaking Skills and INTERVIEW The keys to becoming a good public speaker are: thorough preparation, careful planning and frequent practice. Start by speaking to small groups of friends on a…
General Ability MCQs for PMT CSS 2020 1. The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 13. Find their product: (a) 100 (b) 114 (c) 119 (d)…
Fear and Politics What is fear? Fear is an emotion that is caused by specific behavioural patterns related to threats. It generates a particular pattern of adaptive behaviour to cope…
Environment and Human Rights On 8th October 2021, the Human Rights Council – the top UN human rights body – formally recognised the human right to a safe, clean, healthy…
Cyber Crimes, Beware! Cybercrime, in its simplest connotation, means a crime in which a computer or an information technology system is either the object of a crime or is a…
CSS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS A list of questions asked in CSS Interviews in 2020 and 2021 Islamic Studies/Islamic History 1. What is the total number of prophets mentioned in the Holy…
CPEC Our Last Chance for Industrialization China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is supposed to be a game changer for Pakistan's economy. Several new power projects were installed at a time…
BALOCHISTAN'S MISSING POOR The most important component of Ehsaas Program (EP) is the Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme (EKP), which entails the provision of cash stipends of 2,000 rupees monthly to the…
THE INNOVATION IMPERATIVE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN The mind-boggling, meteoric rise of East Asia over the past five decades is well known to the entire world. Enviable track record…
Plato's Idea of Communism and its Critique Plato argued that most of the people in the city-state are motivated by the force of appetite and desire. This stratum of society…
JUDICIARY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT An efficient justice system can boost business growth It is often said that an effective judiciary plays a critical role in ensuring economic development of a…
In Conversation with M. Arsalan Gul (FSP) 21st in Pakistan CSS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Muhammad Arsalan Gul (MAG):…
Climate Change and Global Droughts In the face of the pandemic, the environmental crisis has been somewhat overshadowed. Its impact, however, rages on. We are now reaping the consequences of…
Afghanistan and Regional Connectivity Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan after a long war spanning around two decades, the situation in this war-ravaged country has changed rapidly. The world is…
ڈیوڈ بروکس نسل پرستی (Racism) پر ہونے والے ہر مباحثے میں ایک ہی سوال سرفہرست ہوتا ہے کہ امریکا کتنا نسل پرست ہے؟ ہر انسان جو دیکھنے والی آنکھ اور…
The Booker Prize 2021 1. The Promise by Damon Galgut Brutal emotional truths hit home in Damon Galgut's deft, powerful story of a diminished family and a troubled land. The…
What Makes a Failed State? The term ‘failed state’ can be traced back to the 1990s. It was first used to describe Somalia, which crumbled into chaos after a coup…
Uranium Theft in India Posing a threat of nuclear terrorism The countries in the region including China and Pakistan have time and again called for strengthening regulations following repeated incidents…
World in Focus (AUG-SEP 2021) National & International With MCQs Aug. 16: Dr Khawar Jameel, a son of Dr Jameel Jalibi – the shining star of Urdu literature – established…
Understanding Ecocide The word ‘ecocide’ originates from the Greek word oikos which means home, and the Latin word caedere which means an act of killing or demolishing. Hence, the term…
The Royal Prerogative in The United Kingdom On the logic of A.V. Dicey and Sir William Blackstone, these prerogatives are residuary and discretionary Crown powers. This makes them exhaustive and…
The Global Apocalypse of Global Warming Introduction Global warming has long been an existential threat and a daunting challenge to the planet Earth with its devastating impacts. The menace of…
Do We Really Need Literature In Our Lives? Literature may not be as important as water, food or oxygen for our lives, but it is surely important for improving the quality…
Covid-19 and Sustainability A Way Forward Introduction The novel coronavirus, which emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan, has wreaked havoc all over the world. Millions of people have died…
Confidence Tips & Tricks To get started, follow the pattern one Stanford psychologist used for a study on strengthening core values. First, write out everything that's important to you. You…
The Importance Reading How should we read? It is believed that reading can provide you with the life experiences of the author of the book you are reading, which implies…
Time to Idealise Jinnah's Pakistan Students “My young friends, students who are present here, let me tell you as one who has always had love and affection for you, who…
Social Change in Pakistani Society In sociology, social change is defined as the alteration of mechanisms within the social structure, characterized by changes in cultural symbols, rules of behaviour, social…
REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY A recipe for Economic Growth Rapid transportation, easy communication and minimizing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers between countries and regions are the key to economic growth and prosperity.…
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) As Social Reformer Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the only personality of the world whose achievements in all fields – religious, political, military, economic, social and cultural –…
Population Policies and Islam Sensing gravity of population explosion, international organizations and world community, led by developed countries, took concrete measures and laudable steps for reducing the population growth rate…
Future Challenges of Population Growth Rights and choices are the answer The reason behind celebrating World Population Day is to highlight the difficulties created by overpopulation and increasing awareness about…
In Conversation with Muhammad Ali (PAS) 10th in Pakistan CSS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Muhammad Ali (MA): I hail…
Communication Skill is the Key to Succcess Want to stand out from the competition? Following are some of the top communication skills that recruiters and hiring managers want to see…
BRITISH SEPARATION OF POWERS There is a close fusion between executive and legislature in the British political system. The members of government are members of parliament. As a convention, the…
ANTI-HARASSMENT LAWS FOR THE WORKING WOMEN Harassment at workplace is categorically defined under section 2(h) of 'The Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010' as under: “Harassment…
Challenges to the Tourism Industry in Pakistan and the Way Forward There are no two opinions about the fact that tourism carries a lot of advantages for Pakistan. Prime Minister…
Seven-Point Agenda for Creating 10 Million Jobs The first way is through the e-residency policy. It will allow companies working outside to establish their presence in Pakistan. They won't need…
Lahore's Depleting Water Table How to prevent taps from turning off Either it is in abundance or there is an acute scarcity of it, “water” in both states leads to…
World in Focus (JUN-JUL 2021) National & International With MCQs June 16: The government promoted five officers of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. June…
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH Education is defined as the stock of skills, competencies and other productivity-enhancing characteristics. It acts as a major determinant of human capital. Higher…
Sociological Methodology Introduction Sociological research is the systematic analysis that is done by using empirical methods, i.e. asking, observing and analysing data. It aims to make empirically grounded statements that…
In Conversation with Imran Rafique 14th in Punjab, PMS (Ministerial Quota) 2019-20 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Imran Rafique (IR): I…
Made in Pakistan Roadmap Pakistan should focus on innovation-stimulating policy to effect substantial changes in directions and sectoral structure of technological flows. In the past, Pakistan was blamed for cloning…
How US Senate Confirmations Work? Whenever a US president nominates someone to fill a position in his administration — whether it's just after the election or another time during his…
How to appear Confident in an Interview … Even When You're Freaking Out 1. Take a deep breath While waiting to be greeted by your interviewer, take a few moments to…
Growing Urbanization in Pakistan A Looming Challenge Large-scale migration from rural areas to bigger cities for better access to basic services and employment opportunities without proper urban planning has caused…
Failure of Austin's Command Theory-II Introduction John Austin's theory does not fail simply and solely because it has been mischaracterized by Prof. HLA Hart (a British legal philosopher, and a…
Energy Crisis in Pakistan Causes and Remedies Energy crisis has been a widely-debated topic in Pakistan. Throughout the country's history, both military and civilian governments came to power; but unsurprisingly,…
انٹرنیٹ کے نوجوان نسل پر اثرات مومنہ حنیف آج کل جدید تکنیکی اور ترقی یافتہ دورمیں انٹرنیٹ کا استعمال کا فی اہمیت اختیار کر چکا ہے دفتر ہو یا گھر،…
کورونا کا چیلنج صحت پہلے یا معیشت گزشتہ تقریباً پونے دو سال سے دنیا معاشی، سماجی اور سیاسی بحرا ن کا شکار رہی ہے۔ اِس کثیر جہتی بحران کی بنیادی…
UNDERSTANDING MINIMUM TAX The state requires revenue to administer its affairs, to finance expenditures on public good and to pursue development activities. In the modern era, almost all states are…
The Future Trajectory of Pak-US Relations Pakistan and the United States have set the stage for a fresh impetus to their bilateral ties with pledges of greater engagement and economic…
Promoting Tourism in Pakistan There are certain advantages of promoting tourism in Pakistan. These advantages are mentioned in the following paragraphs one by one. Tourism will promote soft image of…
Pakistan-India Relations The precarious path to peace Khan's statement was neither impromptu nor surprising. The prelude came from army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in early February when he said…
Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 FY21 Year of Revival The government has launched the Economic Survey 2020-21 which shows that Pakistan has surpassed the annual growth target of 2.1 percent and…
Pakistan's Demography Challenges and Opportunities Throughout the history of human civilization, the size of a country's population has been viewed as the most important pillar of its national power as…
THE PRIMACY OF FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAW IN NATIONAL SECURITY Modern states use their coercive authority through criminal law, which derives its legality and legitimacy through constitutional law. This linkage between…
The New Atlantic Charter New Rules for New Threats Before the Second World War, states acted as they wished in international affairs, limited only by their resources and power. These…
PUTIN'S Russian Roulette First and foremost, the dust has not yet settled over the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, and that of South Ossetia from Georgia. Despite international opprobrium, Moscow,…
Modi's Icarus Moment There is an important caveat: while fate may play some role, the tragedy is of the protagonist's own making, a result of the hero's hamartia. What is…
Vaccine Poverty Inequitable Covid-19 vaccine distribution and its effects he scientific community has succeeded in producing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines in record time; however, some countries are just receiving…
Global Humanity Paralyzed by Covid-19 The Politics of Conflicts Looks for Change and Unity The Covid-19 Pandemic Demands Critical Thinking and Human Unity We are living in a connected world…
Israel Lost This Round The Jewish state is stunned by Palestinian and world response Israel-Palestine conflict is there for more than seven decades, mired in series of hostilities escalating every…
China-Russia Relations and Global Strategic Balance The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is stable and assured, and sees no restricted area or upper limit. The…
Say Hello to a brand-new Ocean On this year's World Ocean Day, which was celebrated on June 08, the cartographers at National Geographic officially recognized the Southern Ocean, also known…
China's 7th Population Census ...and its Looming Population Problem These figures reveal that not only China's population is declining in the future but its demographic structure is also deteriorating with…
Zhang Yiming The billionaire tech visionary behind TikTok The widespread popularity of TikTok has not just created a new generation of social media stars, it has also created a social…
Yuan Longping Father of Hybrid Rice Yuan Longping, widely known as "the Father of Hybrid Rice," died of illness on May 22. Yuan, the pioneer of the research and development…
THE CHANGING FACE OF QUETTA Once the ‘City of Orchards’ is in a quagmire of problems Quetta is the city to which belongs my identity. All my life from opening…
World in Focus (MAY-JUN 2021) National & International With MCQs May 16: The widow of the Awami National Party (ANP) Rehbar-e-Tehreek Khan Abdul Wali Khan and former provincial president of…
The Myth of a Rules-Based World Two concepts have been constantly used in discussions of international relations of late. One is a liberal international order and the second is a…
THE ‘CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS’ THESIS A CRITICAL APPRAISAL Numerous challenging paradigms, most being initiated in the West, particularly in the United States, have cropped up. The connection is, in fact,…
RASHAKAI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is located at Rashakai in district Nowshera of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province along the M-1 (Peshawar-Islamabad) Motorway. It is the most attractive…
PARLIAMENTARY AND PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT A COMPARISON What is meant by a democratic state, in the first place? The citizens govern the nation; protect their welfare and national interests…
Moral Philosophy A Cursory Review Ethics is one of the three main branches of philosophy – metaphysics and epistemology being the other two. Its distinctive subject matter constitutes the science…
Falling Behind and Falling Apart Owing to the ramifications of Covid-19 pandemic, poverty has been on the rise. In his marvellous book “The Bottom Billion,” Paul Collier has aptly pointed…
CSS EXAM An Enigmatic Phenomenon? This year was no different as when the final result of CE-2020 was looming over our heads at the end of April, the rumour mill…
The Failure of John Austin's Command Theory of Law Introduction Austin's command theory, being a reductionist view of law, fails on multifarious grounds. In addition to illimitability of the sovereign,…
