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Q1: How should one write the introductory and concluding paragraphs? And please explain the difference between a ‘general statement’ and ‘thesis statement’. In the introductory paragraph you explain the topic and make your ‘thesis statement’ around which your essay revolves. The introductory paragraph also reflects your outline ‘the course your argumentation would follow. Some people prefer starting the essay with …

News From National & International Press National President signs drug authority bill: President Asif Ali Zardari signed a bill for setting up the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to prevent sale of fake, substandard and non-registered medicines and regulate manufacturing, storage, distribution, import, sale and advertising of therapeutic drugs. Pakistan elected to UN rights council: Pakistan won a seat …

Essays 1. Gender discrimination in our society 2. The cost of energy crisis in Pakistan 3. Literacy is the only panacea for the ills of Pakistan 4.Media: A double-edged weapon 5. Pakistan: An administrative malaise 6. Islam in the civilizational perspective 7. Climate change: A fact or fiction? 8. Unbridled liberty is no liberty:  Limits of freedom of expression 9. …

Mr. Ali Shehzad is an officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (former DMG) and he topped the interview in his CSS examination. ‘The CSS hopefuls’ interview with members of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), together with the psychological assessment that precedes, is a ‘game-changer’ in the selection process for Central Superior Services (CSS). Before we embark upon a detailed rundown …

Everyday Science (EDS) is the only subject that ensure 80% marks in the CSS Examination. But, it’s a bit hard to achieve this target. Let’s take a look at the technique the aspirants should go for in order to score excellent marks in this high scoring paper. First, we shall discuss the manner in which candidates usually make the preparation. …

 ‘The Harder you Work, the Luckier you are’ Jahangir’s World Times(JWT): Our readers would like to know about your educational background and achievements in detail? M Usman Khalid (MUK): I got my early education from Faisalabad. I passed the intermediate examination from Government College Lahore with the distinction of standing 5th in Lahore Board. I did BS (Hons) in Computer …

Scientists ran new simulations in which the early Earth was rotating on its axis in just a few hours prior to the impact’ compared to the present 24 hours. In such a scenario, the team could get debris material thrown into a Moon-forming disc around the Earth that had the right chemical make-up. In other words, it was substantial Earth …

In a nutshell, preparing for the exam by memorising is not the key to success but taking tests matter which help them a lot in bagging top positions. With final exam just around the corner, students are confused what to do in this situation because many of them fail to mismanagement and wastage of their precious time in futile practices. …

The written part of Competitive examination is considered the toughest one in all competitive exams in the country. With the start of the New Year, the aspirants would be gearing up for revisions and giving final shapes to their notes. In this piece of writing, I shall try to discuss some tips for the aspirants to attempt compulsory papers. It …

I think every hopeful should first of all choose the optional subjects wisely, instead of just running after “scoring”subjects as the trend changes every year. Jahangir’s World Times: Kindly tell us about your educational background and achievements in detail? Saba Asghar Ali: I am an architect by profession. I graduated from U.E.T Lahore in 2008 and was the president of …