2016

Two years ago, I argued that America was suffering from political decay. The country’s constitutional system of checks and balances, combined with partisan polarization and the rise of well-financed interest groups, had combined to yield “vetocracy,” a situation in which it was easier to stop government from doing things than it was to use government to promote the common good.  …

Given the changing dynamics of the global order, the US presidential election 2016 has gained wider attention not only from domestic quarters but also from the world over. From the presidential campaign and the debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton one can get idea what each of them wants to do after entering the White House as 45th President …

The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place. Some analysts even argue that it is more perilous than it was during the Cold War era. It is especially due to the spectre of terrorism and the unending war led by the United States to fight it. Since the US spearheads the global antiterrorism campaign, continuing it effectively will be the …

The US presidential election is unique in the sense that the President is not directly elected by the people; it’s the Electoral College that elects him and it’s a distinctive compromise between the election by the US Congress and by popular vote. Currently, there are 538 Electors from all States and a vote of majority — 270 votes — is …

Objectives of Saarc (a) to promote the welfare of the peoples of SOUTH ASIA and to improve their quality of life; (b) to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to provide all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and to realise their full potentials; (c) to promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the …

Choose the word MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the capitalized word. 1. GARBLED (a) Lucid        (b) Outrageous (c) Devoured    (d) Unintelligible 2. INSIPID (a) Appetizing    (b) Provocative (c) Wishy-washy    (d) Fiery 3. RECANT (a) Ignore    (b) Rectify (c) Solitary    (d) Withdraw 4. GULLIBLE (a) Otiose    (b) Sophisticated (c) Credulous    (d) Cunning 5. GAMIN (a) Erudite    (b) Scholar (c) Prodigious   …

Variable and Constant A characteristic that varies with an individual or an object is called variable. For example, age is a variable as it changes from person to person. A variable can assume a number of values. A characteristic that does not vary with an individual or an object is called constant. Primary and Secondary Data The data published or …

Regulatory agencies/bodies are institutions created by governments to provide certification, registration, licensing or regulatory affairs thereto ensuring the protection of public interest and other similar components of control. They make rules, implement them and prosecute the violators by performing quasi-legislative, administrative and quasi-judicial functions. They are, therefore, called the fourth branch of the modern government. Being multi-member bodies, they are …

The Committee constituted by the Prime Minister for bringing reforms and changing the current status of FATA has come up with a comprehensive report which consists of many practicable recommendations and proposals. The most important recommendation is to merge it with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with a transition period of ten years. The proposed reform agenda is a historic …

Introduction A brief concept of Muslim Ummah Challenges in the modern age Social challenges Economic challenges Political challenges Religious challenges Responsibilities of Muslim Ummah In social field Fight against obscenity  and vulgarity Make efforts for improving the status as well as the rights of women Protect the endangered structure of family Strive for social equality and justice Eradicate the evils …