Since the inception of human societies and the dispersion of humans to different geo-graphical territories across the world, war has been an inevitable phenomenon. A fleeting look at the history reveals that individuals, states, or political factions have gained sovereignty over regions through the use of war. Thucydides, who is often called the father of realism, teaches in his ‘History …
Read More »Introduction to different approaches of studying Public Administration
The approaches to the study of Public Administration can be categorized from normative approach to empirical approach; and from philosophical approach to behavioural approach. Each concentrates on different aspects of studying public administration. Classification of approaches is based upon the objects of study the individual scholar seeks to emphasize. The main approaches are: Philosophical approach Legal approach Historical approach Scientific …
Read More »On Need of Promoting Agriculture, The only way to achieve food security
It has been 69 years since the Islamic Republic of Pakistan got independence with people aspiring to develop the country in all sectors. But, after nearly seven decades, the country’s agriculture sector is still plagued with myriad issues. Although this sector is considered to be the backbone of the economic growth of developing countries like Pakistan, yet no due heed …
Read More »LET US WRITE AND SPEAK CORRECT ENGLISH
Here we shall discuss errors in the use of PARTS of SPEECH for the benefit of those students whose mother-tongue is not English. However, all may be prone to such mistakes. 1. INCORRECT (INC): My children cannot endure my separation. CORRECT (COR): My children cannot endure separation from me. Explanation (Exp): It is not ‘someone’s separation’ but ‘separation from someone’. …
Read More »IMPORTANCE OF FREE MEDIA
1. Introduction 2. Media and Its Types a. Print media b. Electronic media 3. Components of Freedom of Media No censoring of news / programmes by the government. No imposition of economic restraints No cancellation of permits/licenses, etc. No threats to journalists 4. Importance of Free Media A. Importance for political sector Ensures sustenance of democracy Guarantees an environment of …
Read More »The Hypocrisy Factor in Pak-US Relations, Ties that do not bind!
Since the fateful event of 9/11, the relationship between Pakistan and the US has been marred by insurmountable mistrust. The West in general and the United States in particular have been trying to portray Pakistan as a hypocrite state and has accused the country of double-dealing in the war against terror while the huge sacrifices and colossal losses Pakistan has …
Read More »Islamic Concept of Good Governance
The issue of good governance is being widely debated all over the world nowadays. All sociologists and political scientists have a consensus that good governance has major influence for human resource development in the society. They further believe that no nation can make the dream of development come true sans developing a culture of good governance. It is inevitable for …
Read More »In Conversation with Tauqeer Ahmed, 10th in Punjab, PMS-2015
Don’t rely on conventional books only; do regularly study newspapers and good magazines like JWT Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Tauqeer Ahmed (TA): I got my early education from my native district Mianwali and later passed my intermediate exam from Lahore. Then, I did BS (Hons) in Economics from University of …
Read More »In Conversation with Furqan Ashraf, 21st in Pakistan, CSS-2015
Plan well, study smart, and take every exam like it is going to make all the difference Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Furqan Ashraf (FA): I received my secondary education from Abbottabad Public School, and then attended Forman Christian College, Lahore for higher secondary studies. Then, I earned my undergraduate degree …
Read More »The Philosophy of Human Psychology
Today at mid night, I don’t know why my pen was willing to write a passage of emotions. It may be because of facing a lot of hindrances to touch the rose of destination or due to receiving ‘gifts’ of sorrows and grief from the beloveds. So, I started thinking what to write. I was much confused as to which …
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