If the Jew has the right over the land of Palestine, Why is there no right of Arabs over Spain?, The object of British imperialism is something very different, It is not concerned with orange orchards or ‘The Land of Milk and Honey’ The Poet of the East, Allama Iqbal, while exposing the nefarious designs of the imperialistic powers in …
Read More »Reforming the Civil Services
Bureaucracy, or the civil service fraternity, forms the backbone of a country’s administrative setup. Brilliant minds, blessed with extraordinary acumen, are inducted into the civil service to ensure that the best people come at the helm. As policy-implementing arm of the government, the Civil Service officers strive to serve the interests of the public and those of the state in …
Read More »The Delhi Rendezvous (Editorial June 2014)
A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser. William Shakespeare Almost seven decades have lapsed since the creation of Pakistan and India as two sovereign states, yet their bilateral relations till today had been topsy-turvy; marked with all sorts of ups and downs, highs and lows. A long, …
Read More »On Supremacy of Law & FPSC Affairs (Editorial May 2014)
This piece basically aims at addressing two burning issues of today. First is the issue of attack on Hamid Mir, a renowned journalist and anchorperson. This attack, indubitably, is condemnable as freedom of speech is the right of every citizen of a state. But, the other side of the coin depicts a sad tale of blackmailing and maligning the state …
Read More »The Telling Tale of the Muslim World (Editorial April 2014)
Editorial When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend. William Blake These profound words by the most revered English poet William Blake exposit why Muslims across the globe are tangled in intricate web of miseries and wretchedness of fate. A cursory look at history provides numerous instances where the bigot …
Read More »Noam Chomsky
Avram Noam Chomsky is an intellectual prodigy, a famous linguist and a well-known philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic and activist. In a 2005 poll, he was voted the “World’s Top Public Intellectual”. His articles that contain a strident criticism of US Foreign Policy appear in a number of international newspapers and journals. Early Life Chomsky was born in …
Read More »Psychological Assessment & Interview Guide I
Highlights Interviews Preparing Interview Questions Competitive Exams (CSS, PMS, PCS) Interviews Psychological Examination The Panel Interview Study Material for Interview Dos and Don’ts for an Interview Tips by Toppers Mock Interviews
Read More »History of Elections in Pakistan
Pakistan is inching closer to the new elections and people of Pakistan will soon elect their representatives for the next five years. At this point, let’s take a look at the past elections held in Pakistan. ELECTIONS OF 1970 In the General Elections 1970, twenty-four political parties contested for 300 National Assembly seats; 13 were reserved for women. Parties were …
Read More »How to Manage Energy Consumption in Offices and Workplaces
Energy consumption in offices and workplaces needs to be addressed on a large scale as lot of energy is consumed and wasted here. The use of excess energy contributes to the problems associated with dwindling fossil fuel reserves. Also, wasting energy reduces profitability. The government support programmes in some countries on energy efficiency and management as well as carbon management …
Read More »Austerity Measures Don’t Work for Individuals, Businesses, or Governments
There is a popular belief that ‘reducing spending will solve all of our state’s financial problems. People who hold this belief obviously haven’t thought through the statement very carefully Let’s consider a few simple examples so that everyone can understand what the problem with austerity measures is. Suppose that a middle-aged person has enjoyed a prosperous career with a competitive …
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