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Diplomats from more than 190 nations recently held talks at a United Nations global warming conference in Lima, Peru, to pave the way for an international treaty they hope to forge next year. At present, the numbers are stark. Carbon dioxide emissions: up 60 percent. Global temperature: up six-tenths of a degree. Population: up 1.7 billion people. Sea level: up …

Today, there are over 500 million Muslims throughout the Indian Subcontinent (India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh), making it one of the largest population centers of Muslims in the world. Since Islam first entered India, it has contributed greatly to the area and its people. Today, numerous theories about how India came to be such a largely Muslim land exist. Politically, some …

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The world knows Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah more as the founder of Pakistan and his socioeconomic thoughts are usually out of the popular discourse. However, in the last two decades, a continuous flow of literature comprising his speeches, statements, interviews and addresses to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan has hit the markets. Even a cursory look at this vast literature …

“Jahangir World Times has been a constant source of knowledge for me. It brings CSS in a nutshell to our doorsteps.” Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): Kindly tell us about your educational background and achievements in detail? Batool Asadi (BA): I hail from Quetta. After acquiring elementary education, I started B-Pharmacy. But, I soon realized that it was not my cup …

One of the toughest tasks in CSS written part is to get through the Essay paper. CSS aspirants put around 60% of their efforts in preparing English Essay, and English Grammar & Composition papers. However, they account for only 17% of the overall weightage. Some clichés, false practices and our mindset make it a herculean task. Without delay, let us …

National & International  National Oct 16: Amir Dogar, a PTI-supported independent candidate, defeated Javed Hashmi to win the NA-149 by-election. Oct 16: The WHO held that Pakistan is responsible for nearly 80 per cent of polio cases reported globally. Oct 17: Germany and the UNDP pledged 1 million euros for return and rehabilitation of IDPs of North Waziristan. Oct 17: …

In recent years, the importance of Viva Voce has become ever-more profounder. The number of candidates appearing in the Competitive Examination (CE) has increased significantly, ergo enhancing the competitiveness. For instance, over the past 2 years the pass percentage in the written portion of the exam has dropped considerably to around 2-3 per cent. It is important to note that …

Let it be very clear from the outset that to believe that one can get through the CSS exam with only two, three or four months of preparation is absolutely a flawed idea. It would be a mere repetition if I say that hard work is the only key to success. It should also be always kept in mind that …

Gender discrimination can be defined as the behaviours, attitudes and conditions where an individual is deprived of a right or a privilege and is misjudged solely on the basis of gender. Traditionally directed towards women, this menace permeates the society in various ways. The difference in gender is not restricted only to families but the society in general. It originates …