Muslim world needs dynamic leadership Since the start of the illegitimate occupation of Palestinian lands after the (in)famous Balfour Declaration, and especially after subsequent Arab-Israel conflicts; as in 1948 Zionist forces captured West Jerusalem, then the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights in 1967 and also forcibly annexed the East Jerusalem, international community has been condemning Israeli moves to consolidate …
Read More »Is United States in Love with China?
The Sino-US relations are no longer what they used to be. President Donald Trump’s three-day visit, in November 2017, to China has revealed that the strained relations between strategic rivals are taking new turns; from chasm to rapprochement. Trump was all praise for Xi Jinping. The US President was extended a red-carpet welcome upon his arrival in China – his …
Read More »The unbreakable stalemate in AFGHAN PEACE PROCESS
In the past several years, considerable efforts to end the war in Afghanistan have been made. However, none of these efforts have produced any tangible result, and the current war continues to cost Afghan lives and has affected every aspect of life in the war-ravaged country. Most Afghans are in favour of bringing peace through negotiations with the Taliban and …
Read More »FIRST-WAVE FEMINISM
The movement that is taken for granted Historical development of feminism is divided into several periods. These periods are marked by differences in approach toward empowerment of women. Some periods are characterized by a relative absence of feminist thought, while others by sustained growth of feminist criticism and of activism. This rise and fall of feminist thought over a period …
Read More »“COMMUNICATION” The language of leadership
Definition According to Keyton, communication “is the process of transmitting information and common understanding from one person to another.” The definition underscores the fact that unless a common understanding results from the exchange of information, there is no communication. “Understanding” is the essence of communication. This only happens when there is an intention of understanding and being understood by those …
Read More »‘THE HOLY QURAN’ as a source of law
By: Nazish Maqsood And We have not revealed to you the Book, [O Muhammad], except for you to make clear to them that wherein they have differed and as guidance and mercy for a people who believe. (Al-Quran 16: 64) As a complete code of life in terms of its stated morality and laws, the holy Quran guides humans in …
Read More »Permutation and Combination
1. In how many different ways, 4 boys and 2 girls can sit on a bench? (a) 620 (b) 640 (c) 720 (d) None of these 2. A group consists of 4 men, 6 women and 5 children. In how many ways can 2 men, 3 women and 1 child be selected from the given …
Read More »Gender Equality
Immensely Important for a Developed Pakistan 1. Introduction 2. Gender equality and its ingredients Definition Ingredients of gender equality 3. An overview of the situation of gender equality at global level Situation in developed countries Situation in underdeveloped countries References from difference reports 4. Situation of gender equality in Pakistan Situation in urban areas Situation if rural areas Situation in …
Read More »In Conversation with Rizwan Ashraf, 10th in Punjab, PMS-2016
Likewise, JWT Publications is a trendsetter in publishing quality books for CSS and PMS. The books they publish provide sufficient material to obtain excellent marks in written part of the exam. I consulted these books as well as JWT magazine to prepare for the PMS exam. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? …
Read More »In Conversation with MUHAMMAD HASSAAN AHSAN (PAS), 23rd in Pakistan, CSS-2016
JWT is a beacon of light for CSS aspirants. It is rendering invaluable services for the candidates of competitive exams. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Muhammad Hassaan Ahsan (MHA): I was born and raised in Lahore. I completed O and A levels from the same city. Thereafter, I did LLB Honours …
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