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An ever-green plant that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had beseeched the Creator to beautify the garden of Islam with was Hazrat Abu Hafs Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), also known as Hazrat Umar-e-Farooq (RA). He (RA) was highly sagacious, extremely wise, completely just, and possessed a privileged personality for whose acceptance of Islam the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had implored his Lord …

By: Raqeeb Kakar 1. Introduction a) Imagined and real development b) Equality, opportunity and prosperity 2. Development as Economic Indicators a) 34th largest economy b) From tent city to leading textile exporter 3. Development as Transformation of People’s Lives a) Electricity-generation increased b) Highways network multiplied manifolds c) Opening of new job markets 4. Anatomy of Development in Pakistan a) …

By: Waqas Rafiq (PSP) Mr Waqas Rafiq has been allocated to the Police Service of Pakistan after he qualified the CSS examination 2017-18 by securing 38th position overall in Pakistan. His allocation to this prestigious group has been possible largely by his score in Current Affairs paper, which he topped with an outstanding score of 89, highest marks in this …

In English (Précis and Composition) paper of CSS examination, a dialogue is given and the candidates are asked to rewrite that in a paragraph form. As a teacher, I have observed that students find this question a bit difficult to handle. In this write-up, I have tried to guide the students regarding this question with the help of some examples. …

Education 1. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela 2. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin 3. “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead 4. “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learnt in school.” …

Judicial Activism in Pakistan; Justifications and Implications At present, this is judicial activism that is the talk of the town in Pakistan and even a man in the street is ever ready to deliver a speech on the issue using the knowledge acquired through different sources; none of which is generally reliable, though. Invalidating legislative processes, intervening in administration of …

Like previous years, 5this year, too, World Times Institute conducted Mock Exams, for CSS 2019 aspirants. During this exercise, we received 7000 + papers to assess. One thing that I and my team  noted vividly was that most aspirants could not manage time properly, ergo failed to solve the required number of questions. They did not cite references, didn’t prove …

Global growth for 2018–19 is projected to remain steady at its 2017 level, but its pace is less vigorous than projected in April and it has become less balanced. Downside risks to global growth have risen in the past six months and the potential for upside surprises has receded. Global growth is projected at 3.7 percent for 2018–19 – 0.2 …

“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean will dominate Asia, the destiny of the world will be decided on its waters.” — Alfred Mahan Noted US naval officer and historian Location: The Indian Ocean is bordered by Asia to the north, Antarctica to the south, Australia to the east and Africa to the west. Countries: The Indian Ocean is bounded by Iran, …