2011

Afghanistan sits at an important geostrategic location that connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Capital (and largest city): Kabul 34’31’N69°08’E/34.517’N 69.133’E /34.517°N69.133 Official language(s): Dari (Persian) and Pashto Demonym: Afghan Government: Islamic Republic President: Hamid Karzai Vice-President: Mohammed Fahim Vice-President: Karim Khalili Chief Justice: Abdul Salam Azimi Establishment: First Afghan state in October 1747 Independence: …

Lately we (Jahangir’s World Times team) happened to meet Brigadier Ghazanfar Ali, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Regional Commander, to find out why ISI has been accused of giving into the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and how far ISI has fared in protecting the sovereignty of Pakistan. Jahangir’s World Times: What is the role of an intelligence agency in any country? …

In our conversation we tried to find out how Mujahid Kamran is doing as Vice-Chancellor Punjab University. Standing outside the VC House, looking across the Punjab University the long shadows of solitary afternoon lengthened as the time for our appointment with the VC kept shifting ahead by an hour after every hour. The imposing house had more than loyal guards …

Q. 5. a)     Basically how many forms of energy are there? Also name these. (1+1) b)     Enlist different types of energy. (4) c)     Why are trying to find alternate energy sources? (2) d)    What is renewable energy source? Quote three examples of renewable energy source. (2) Forms of energy Energy exists in various forms, including kinetic, …

NATIONAL AFFAIRS Rs 120b ‘mini-budget’ unveiled: In a major development, the government introduced a Rs 120 billion ‘mini-budget’ through presidential ordinances, envisaging Rs 53 billion of additional taxes on income, imports, agriculture and domestic sales of export-oriented items, after having failed to introduce Reformed General Sales Tax through parliament. Davis buys his flight to freedom: A tension-filled saga spread over …

Pakistan is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Outline 1.     Introduction 2.     Disaster; definition and types 3.     Disaster management 4.     Phases of disaster management; a.    Mitigation b.    Preparedness c.    Response d.    Recovery 5.     History of disasters in Pakistan 6.     Disaster in the wake of recent floods 7.     Structure of …

Past papers of the CSS/PMS and syllabus should be consulted before preparing any subject. In the previous article, tips and tricks for preparing the CSS exams were discussed. Besides, how to prepare English essay, important topics and setting of the essay were given weightage. In this article, I will then discuss how to prepare the remaining compulsory and optional subjects …

Abash: To disconcert; embarrass He looked rather abashed at her criticism. Abate: To lessen; reduce in amount or intensity; lower The rain has started to abate slightly. Abdicate: To resign from a high position; renounce some right She has abdicated all responsibility for the project. Abduct: Carry off (a person) by force; kidnap The company director was abducted from his …

One should be very careful while opting for optional subjects. Subject selection The syllabus of PMS is very lengthy because the option of the groups is very limited as compared to the CSS syllabus. So one should be very careful while opting for optional subjects. Besides, the restriction to choose one subject from one group is difficult for the candidates. …

1.In which of the following countries Special Equity Courts exist? (a) America    (b)    England (c) Pakistan    (d)    India 2. The Politics is considered as the first book on the art of government, identify the author:- (a) Socrates    (b)    Plato (c) Aristotle    (d)    Adam Smith 3.  Thomas Cup is given for the game of:- (a) Lawn Tennis    (b)    Golf (c) Table …