2013

The period of Arab history prior to the emergence of Islam has been described by the historians as the ‘Age of Ignorance.’ However, the oil-rich Arab countries are included among rich and powerful nations of the world today. The world nations aspire to cordial relations with the Arabs. At the time of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth, the Arabian Peninsula mainly …

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS 712: Muhammad Bin Qasim defeated Raja Dahir and conquered Sindh. 1526: The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between the Mughal Emperor Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur and the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi. 1556: The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the Mughal Akbar the Great and Samrat Hem. 1564: Hazrat Mujadid Alf Sani was born. 1703: Shah …

3GPP    3rd Generation Partnership Project a.m.    Ante Meridiem (before noon) AC     Alternating Current ACTH    Adrinocoticotrophic Hormone ADH    Antidiuretic Hormone ADP    Adenosine diphosphate; Automatic Dala processing AGR    Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor AIDS     Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ALU    Arithmetic Logic Unit AM     Amplitude Modulation AMP    Adenosine monophosphate ATM    Asynchronous Transfer Mode/ Automated Teller Machine ATP    Adenosine triphosphate AU    Astronomical Unit …

Choose the option that is most similar in meaning to the capitalized word. 1. HALO: (a) corona (b) rotation (c) pedestal (d) barrier 2. EN ROUTE: (a) on the way to some place (b) overlapping in duration (c) in a joyous manner (d) with knowledge or intention 3. PACIFIC: (a) particular (b) nonviolent (c) unpopular (d) predictable 4. DEGENERATE: (a) …

This essay got second position in 1st JWT Essay Competition 1.    Preamble ‘An Introduction to Pillars of State 2.    Role of four Pillars of State Function of Legislature’ to make laws Duty of Executive’ to administer laws Job of Judiciary’ to administer justice Responsibility of Media’ to aware people 3.  Role of Pillars in putting Pakistan in a State of …

The 18th Amendment, that was hailed by all and sundry as a step in the right direction, has rather curiously contributed to the ethnic divide within the provinces. The devolution plan, designed to be administratively effective, has become a victim of political partisanship and nationalist politics. If this be the case then the devolution plan cuts at the heart of …

Pakistan is faced with roaring headline inflation and monetary hangover these days. The government has once again approached the International Monetary Fund to obtain dollars to run its affairs. The IMF has tasked the government with an ambitious economic reform programme to reverse the current large fiscal deficits, fostering inclusive growth and addressing Pakistan’s short- and medium-term problems. The IMF …

The acts of terror, insurgency and crime in Balochistan have reduced significantly in recent weeks. The most probable reason appears to be the assertive civil services, FC and Police, which have worked more or less without the political interference. The Chief Minister keeps offering negotiations to militants. However, governance is still very weak which cannot even ensure payment of dues …

With the drawdown of the US and Allied forces in Afghanistan approaching fast, there has been a sudden surge of terrorist attacks across Pakistan. The recent deadly assaults on the DI Khan central jail, the ISI office in Sukkur and All Saints Church in Peshawar are chilling reminders of the outreach and ease with which the perpetrators of these attacks …

Musharraf regime embroiled Pakistan into a new epoch in its history by assuming the role of ‘Most Allied Ally’ of the US in ‘War on Terror’. In this role, new dimensions for Pakistan’s international relations came to light and its significance in international politics was redefined. To comprehend the present state of affairs in Pakistan, it’s important to understand that …