The Islamists are fast losing their popularity, but their opponents are still too weak and divided to vote them out of office In a new year’s message Muhammad Badia, the Supreme Guide of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, advised his followers to temper resilience with magnanimity. ‘Be like the tree which, when battered by stones, drops its finest fruit,’ he said. His …

The heads of state and government of D-8 countries reaffirmed their commitment to peace, democracy, progress, dialogue, solidarity, tolerance and moderation as the core values and foundation for achieving economic prosperity and well-being of their peoples and called for fostering closer economic cooperation. According to the ‘Islamabad Declaration’ issued following the 8th summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) countries, the …

Q1: How should one write the introductory and concluding paragraphs? And please explain the difference between a ‘general statement’ and ‘thesis statement’. In the introductory paragraph you explain the topic and make your ‘thesis statement’ around which your essay revolves. The introductory paragraph also reflects your outline ‘the course your argumentation would follow. Some people prefer starting the essay with …

Essays 1. Gender discrimination in our society 2. The cost of energy crisis in Pakistan 3. Literacy is the only panacea for the ills of Pakistan 4.Media: A double-edged weapon 5. Pakistan: An administrative malaise 6. Islam in the civilizational perspective 7. Climate change: A fact or fiction? 8. Unbridled liberty is no liberty:  Limits of freedom of expression 9. …

Scientists ran new simulations in which the early Earth was rotating on its axis in just a few hours prior to the impact’ compared to the present 24 hours. In such a scenario, the team could get debris material thrown into a Moon-forming disc around the Earth that had the right chemical make-up. In other words, it was substantial Earth …

Dr Hasrul Sani bin Mujtabar High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan Jahangir’s World Times: Pakistan and Malaysia are enjoying good brotherly relations. When were the relations formally established? HE Dr Hasrul Sani bin Mujtabar: Malaysia established its relations with Pakistan soon after our independence in 1957. The High Commission of Malaysia in Pakistan was established in the same year. In …

This section has been started to guide the aspirants of competitive exams. Experienced mentors will answer all the queries regarding CSS and PMS. Looking for guidance,send us your Queries and our experts will answer. 1. What is the significance of drawing diagrams and figures in EDS paper? Most important! EDS is a science paper. In science paper, you have to …

Title: Jinnah of Pakistan, Author: Stanley Wolpert, Publisher: Oxford Press, Pages: 421, Price: PKR 495/- Stanley Wolpert’s ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’, and Hector Bolitho’s ‘Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan’ are regarded as monumental works on the life of the Quaid-e-Azam. Bolitho wrote it like a novel; Wolpert, a history account. An expert touch of fiction in Bolitho’s book makes it a pleasant-read. …

‘The main focus remained on the child education. In the beginning, education did not give dividends but it paid gradually in terms of tangible results. So, what does higher education means to us, it means technical skills and practical learning, etc.’ Q. South Korea fought a war soon after its independence and has been facing a constant security problem, but …

The thin, outermost layer of the earth is called the crust. It makes up only one percent of the earth mass. The continental crust is thicker than the oceanic crust. CRUST What comes to mind when you think of the word crust? Perhaps it is the time old saying,” Eat your crust!” The earth’s crust is a little different then …