Islam accentuates acquiring knowledge and declares education as imperative for the triumph of Muslims in this world as well as in the Hereafter. The importance Islam accords to education can be judged from the fact that the very first word that was revealed on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was “IQRA” which means “Read”. The first five verses of the divine …
Read More »Higher Education in Pakistan – Quo Vadis
Around the world and over the decades, when we generalize the concept of successful communicative individuals, and rapidly-developing nations, the sole idea which is predominantly proclaimed as its cornerstone is that of education. In Pakistan education suffers from a dilemma which is extravagantly convoluted but yet to be solved. The predicaments that the education system in Pakistan faces hinder our …
Read More »DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN
SYNOPSIS Introduction What is a disaster? Different types of disasters A glimpse over the major disasters in Pakistan What is disaster management? Process of disaster management Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery and rehabilitation Reconstruction Legislative structure for disaster management in Pakistan Institutional structure for disaster management in Pakistan Contribution of disaster management institutions of Pakistan Recommendations for further improvement Conclusion Introduction …
Read More »THE CURSE OF TERRORISM
“The war we are fighting today against terrorism is a multifaceted fight. We have to use every tool in our toolkit to wage this war — diplomacy, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and of course, military power — and we are developing new tools as we go along.” Richard Armitage, 13th United States, Deputy Secretary of State Introduction It is no …
Read More »ERRORS IN THE USE OF ADJECTIVES
What is Adjective? ‘Adjective’ literally means ‘added to’. An adjective modifies or describes a noun. It’s a word used with a noun to describe, qualify or point out a person, animal, place or thing or to tell the number or quantity of some nouns, as in the following sentences: 1. Razia is a good girl. (‘Girl’, of what kind?) 2. …
Read More »METHODOLOGY FOR PREPARATION FOR A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
The author has been teaching the methodology for preparation for competitive examinations for some time now. Based on his own experience as well as on interaction with the aspirants for the competitive exams, the author has discovered some primary techniques which he has collectively categorized as ‘methodology for preparation for a competitive examination’. The author does not claim the universality …
Read More »10 Questions with M. Shayan Ali Jawa, 17th in Pakistan, CSS-2014
JWT was immensely helpful for me as it provided me access to relevant topics with up-to-date information on them. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Shayan Ali Jawa (SAJ): Up to the A-levels, I got all my education at Beacon House, Lahore and then joined LUMS and did my BSc Hon. in …
Read More »Pakistan and SCO, Opportunities for Pakistan
Pakistan finally acquired its one of the most significant foreign policy objectives when it was granted full membership of the powerful Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on July 10, 2015, at its 15th Summit held in Ufa, Russia. This membership provides Pakistan with a range of marvellous opportunities on economic, political and security fronts, but certain obstructive challenges still lie ahead. …
Read More »EMPOWERING LOCAL GOVERNMENT, The Real Challenge Ahead
Local government is a system of administration for small political units like districts, towns and villages. It operates within a larger framework under the constitution; the powers of local government are usually delegated by central government. The third tier of democratic set of governance is also democratically elected, and administers such matters as local environmental health, sanitation, transport, education and …
Read More »Css Interview: Do’s & Don’ts
DO Dress professionally. Your personal cleanliness must be immaculate. Greet the panel with a smile. Maintain smiling face during the interview. Be thorough in your answers, while being brief in your wording. Illustrate your answer instead of saying mere ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Be concise and to the point. Keep your posture straight. Use relevant and formal vocabulary.
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