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NATIONAL AFFAIRS Rs 120b ‘mini-budget’ unveiled: In a major development, the government introduced a Rs 120 billion ‘mini-budget’ through presidential ordinances, envisaging Rs 53 billion of additional taxes on income, imports, agriculture and domestic sales of export-oriented items, after having failed to introduce Reformed General Sales Tax through parliament. Davis buys his flight to freedom: A tension-filled saga spread over …

Pakistan is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Outline 1.     Introduction 2.     Disaster; definition and types 3.     Disaster management 4.     Phases of disaster management; a.    Mitigation b.    Preparedness c.    Response d.    Recovery 5.     History of disasters in Pakistan 6.     Disaster in the wake of recent floods 7.     Structure of …

Past papers of the CSS/PMS and syllabus should be consulted before preparing any subject. In the previous article, tips and tricks for preparing the CSS exams were discussed. Besides, how to prepare English essay, important topics and setting of the essay were given weightage. In this article, I will then discuss how to prepare the remaining compulsory and optional subjects …

Abash: To disconcert; embarrass He looked rather abashed at her criticism. Abate: To lessen; reduce in amount or intensity; lower The rain has started to abate slightly. Abdicate: To resign from a high position; renounce some right She has abdicated all responsibility for the project. Abduct: Carry off (a person) by force; kidnap The company director was abducted from his …

One should be very careful while opting for optional subjects. Subject selection The syllabus of PMS is very lengthy because the option of the groups is very limited as compared to the CSS syllabus. So one should be very careful while opting for optional subjects. Besides, the restriction to choose one subject from one group is difficult for the candidates. …

1.In which of the following countries Special Equity Courts exist? (a) America    (b)    England (c) Pakistan    (d)    India 2. The Politics is considered as the first book on the art of government, identify the author:- (a) Socrates    (b)    Plato (c) Aristotle    (d)    Adam Smith 3.  Thomas Cup is given for the game of:- (a) Lawn Tennis    (b)    Golf (c) Table …

1. Press freedom day is observed on _______; A: May 3     B: May 15 C: May 17    D: May 27 2.    _______ is the US Ambassador to the Middle East. A: George Mitchell B: Robert Gates C: Richard Holbrooke D: None of these 3.    Swat is situated in the range of _______; A: Hindukush B: Himalayas C: Karakoram …

Factors behind getting second position in PMS Education and achievements I matriculated from Central Model High School, Lower Mall, Lahore. After that, I did my inter from FC College, Lahore. During my studies in school and college, I participated in domestic cricket. I continued my studies and cricket at the same time. I also played first class cricket and was …

In my opinion, candidates should put more emphasis on preparing for compulsory subjects as most of the students fail in these subjects. Education and achievements. I graduated from Government College University, Lahore, and did my masters in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. I started my career as Sub-Editor in Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation. I was also selected as ‘analyst’ in …

Cash flow is said to be the lifeblood of any business. If you need help in managing your cash flow, here is a comprehensive guide in handling and managing your cash more effectively. There’s something you can never afford to forget when you are running a business out of your home — cash is king! Here are six suggestions: When …