Study Kit

Between 20 and 28 January 2018, Kabul was hit three times by urban terrorism, killing at least 130 people. The Taliban claimed two of the three attacks, one targeting the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel (20 January) and the other consisting of a terrible attack through an ambulance (27 January). Daesh is not outdone, with an attack near a military academy in …

Although Pakistan has numerous social, political and economic maladies, one very important problem which has attracted least attention of thinkers and policymakers is the tribal nature of this society and multidimensional difficulties it has given rise to. Tribalism is a ubiquitous and glaring feature of Pakistani society and has had extensive and profound consequences for society and the state. Tribalism …

The improvement in the traditionally-hostile relations between Pakistan and Russia can be traced to 2015 when then-army chief Raheel Sharif visited Moscow and arranged the first ever joint military exercises between the two countries. Since then, Russia has lifted an embargo on weapons exports to Pakistan and signed a defence agreement. Now, with Russia appointing an honorary consul to Khyber …

NATIONAL 1. The Paigham-i-Pakistan fatwa has been signed by ______ scholars. (a) 1124        (b) 1,829 (c) 1915        (d) 2029 2. On Jan 17, ______ was appointed chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) for a period of three years. (a) Mohsin Razi (b) Lt Gen (R) Maqsood Ahmad (c) Abdul Rauf (d) Syed …

NATIONAL Jan 16: President of Pakistan Federation Baseball and ex-director general Sports Board Punjab Khawar Shah passed away. He was 68. Jan 16: The government announced ‘Idea Award Scheme’ for asking bureaucrats to send suggestions for improving governance and decision-making process by offering them even cash prizes. Paigham-i-Pakistan State Narrative Against Terrorism Jan 16: Paigham-i-Pakistan, a document that offers counter-narrative …

“IT is time that we all see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of two opposing ideals,” said actress Emma Watson in a speech as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. The latest gender gap report from the World Economic Forum estimates that, keeping in view the current trends, it will be another 217 years before the world achieves gender …

Each succeeding week brings fresh evidence of how anarchic the international global order has become. Quite a few nations, including many of the newer ones, are seeking a new salience in the affairs of their region, aiming to establish their dominance. This is one cause for many of today’s turmoils. The unfortunate aspect is that while there is greater clarity …

PAKISTAN is once again in the danger zone owing to allegations of terror financing, and the situation can translate into economic damage. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided last month to place Pakistan on a grey list of nations that are not doing enough to combat terror financing. Pakistan’s failure to comply may damage its reputation as an investment …

1. Introduction 2. An Overview of Political History of Pakistan Inception of Pakistan and initial problems The game of musical chair during the first eleven years Imposition of martial law by Ayub Khan Secession of East Pakistan Democratic Pakistan in the 70s Overthrow of democratic government by General Zia-ul-Haq Miracles of 58-2(b) in the 90s Entry of Pervez Musharraf and …

1. Introduction 2. Types of Education Formal education Informal education 3. An Overview of Higher Education Setup in Pakistan Statutory position Administrative system Institutes 4. Ills Prevailing in Higher Education System of Pakistan A. Infrastructure-related Ills Lack of institutes Missing necessary facilities Overcharging by private-sector institutions B. Human Resource-related Ills Meagre strength of faculties Lack of motivation in members of …