2016

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 …

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 …

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 …

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’. …

“Indeed, the men who practice charity and the women who practice charity and [they who] have loaned Allah a goodly loan — it will be multiplied for them, and they will have a noble reward.” (Al-Hadeed; Verse 18) Altruist, donor, generous, benevolent, messiah, philanthropist, humanitarian; all these titles become the recognition of an individual who devotes his self as well …

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 …

Popular TV drama, Udaari, and mind-boggling incidents of child kidnapping are reflections of the fact as to how the innocent children, who otherwise deserve love and care, are being treated in our society. Kidnapping incidents have moved all but the government which characteristically stands apathetic. Pakistan, according to an estimate, is the third biggest country in the world in terms …

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 …

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 …

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 …