Reading good newspapers – both English and Urdu – is considered an indispensable tool to prepare for the CSS examination. But, reading those in such a way that one gets only the relevant information is really an art that one should master to ensure one’s success in the prestigious CSS exam. For the greater benefit of aspirants, Team JWT, after …
Read More »George Orwell’s “1984” & Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather”
1. “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” 2. “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” 3. “If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” 4. “Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” 5. …
Read More »Tips & Tricks for CSS English Essay
Know the Secret behind Toppers’ Success First, it is vital to take time to fully understand the topic and effectively structure your stance to the question posed in the topic statement. Many able candidates, in the given pressure and time, fail to hit the bull’s eye, i.e. targeting the essay question, and they fail this paper. Second, focusing on the …
Read More »INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPHS
English Essay Series Dialogue is the best course to combat terrorism (CSS 2010) Nothing is permanent in this world. When it comes to dispute resolution, particularly, the strategies and modus operandi adopted to reach a consensus are always kept flexible in order to adapt to the changing requirements of the situation. After 9/11, the immediate response of the whole world …
Read More »The Art of Consistency
By: Rokhana Riaz Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity Over the time, scholars, philosophers and all the great people have tried to unveil the secrets of success. It is not, therefore, astounding to know that consistency is one of the fundamental ingredients of success. It is the ability to commit yourself completely to your goals, without any distractions and interruptions. Consistency …
Read More »In Conversation with IRFAN MARTIN, PMS-2016
JWT is very helpful for the subjects like Current Affairs, English Essay and English Subjective. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Irfan Martin (IM): I did matriculation from DPS Sahiwal in 2006 and intermediate from the same college in 2008. Then, I went to Forman Christian College University (FCCU), Lahore, for business …
Read More »In Conversation with Muhammad Murad (PSP), 7th in Pakistan (1st in Sindh Rural), CSS 2017
The JWT magazine was quite helpful during preparation for the written part of the exam, especially because it covers numerous aspects of CSS. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Muhamamd Murad (MM): I have a very humble educational background. I went to a government school, and college until intermediate. Then, I did …
Read More »Fighting Climate Change in Pakistan
By: Sarfraz Saroya ‘Plant for Pakistan’ and other possible avenues While Pakistan is facing multifarious challenges like a sagging economy, depleting foreign exchange reserves and a skyrocketing trade deficit, there is another serious problem which will put Imran Khan’s cabinet in real trouble: climate change. When he unveiled his party’s 100-day plan for the country in May 2018, he showed …
Read More »Sustainable Development Goals
By: Qurat ul Ain Aman In the Context of Pakistan Being a developing country, Pakistan is grappling with a number of issues at present. These issues are not just limited to the social sector but also include economic and political domains. Strenuous efforts are being put in, both by the government and the private sector, to bring prosperity to the …
Read More »The Aggravating Water Crisis
By: Asad Hussain Water is the most important element for the survival of living beings; without it life cannot sustain. Unfortunately, Pakistan has been facing severe blows and acute problems owing to the scarcity of water. According to a report by the Washington-based World Resources Institute, Pakistan will be the most water-stressed country in the South Asian region by 2040. …
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