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PMS PUNJAB BEGINNERS GUIDE

All About #PMS 2023

PMS Exam

PMS Punjab

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required

Now PPSC receives just online forms but candidates will

have to bring following documents with a set of photocopy

at the time of interview-viva.

1-Original fee deposit bank receipt

2- Matriculation or O Level certificate

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3-Intermediate or A Level certificate. Candidates having A-

level certificate will also bring their original equivalence

certificate issued by IBCC.

3-Bachelor degree or detailed marks sheet showing total

marks or CGPA/GPA or percentage of marks.

4-Domicile certificate of any district of Punjab issued on or

before the closing date.

5-If you are a civil servant then you will have to bring

permission letter from your concerned department issued

and attested by

The competent authority. The specimen of permission letter

is available at the official website of PPSC.

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6-Experience letter signed and stamped by the competent

authority. The sample of experience letter is also available

on the official website of PPSC.

7-Original valid national identity card issued by NADRA.

8-Recent passport size colored photograph.

9-If you have any foreign qualification then you will have to

bring the equivalence certificate issued by the qualification

equivalence determination committee of the related

department.

10-Disable candidates will bring their disability certificate

issued by social welfare department government o Punjab.

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ESSAY

#PMS_2023

Exam – Syllabus Outlines of English Essay Subject

English Essay Subject in PMS Exam is one of compulsory

subjects. Syllabus Outlines of English Essay Subject for PMS

Exam 2020 as defined by Punjab Public Service Commission

(PPSC) Lahore is as under:

Candidates would be required to write an essay in English of

about 1500 words. A wide choice of topics will be given in

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the question paper. The topics may include those on issues

related to education, economy, foreign policy, governance,

human rights, constitution, law & order and other socio-

economic issues related to Pakistan and topics of general

nature.

The candidates are expected to reflect a clear

understanding of the topic, conceptual clarity and logical

reasoning. Candidate’s articulation, expression and correct

use of English language will be examined.

Total Number / Marks of English Essay Subject: 100

#PMS_2023 Exam – Syllabus Outlines of Urdu (Essay, Precis,

Comprehension & Translation) Subject

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Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension & Translation) Subject

in PMS Exam is one of compulsory subjects. Syllabus

Outlines of Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension &

Translation) Subject for PMS Exam 2020 as defined by

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Lahore is as

under:

Candidates would be required to write an essay in Urdu of

about 1000 words. A wide choice of topics will be given in

the question paper. The topics may include those on issues

related to education, economy, foreign policy, governance,

human rights, constitution, law & order and other socio-

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economic issues related to Pakistan and topics of general

nature.

The candidates are expected to reflect a clear

understanding of the topic, conceptual clarity and logical

reasoning. Candidate’s articulation, expression and correct

use of Urdu language will be examined.

Urdu Precis and Comprehension: The examination will

essentially test the ability of the candidates to handle precis

writing, comprehension, syntax, translation, grammar,

vocabulary, etc.

Precis Writing: A passage of generic nature with enough

room for compression shall be given for writing a precis and

suggesting a suitable topic.

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Comprehension: A carefully selected passage, which is rich

in substance but not specific to any discipline, shall be

given followed by five questions requiring answers from the

passage itself.

Grammar & Vocabulary: Questions relating to correct usage

of tense, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, punctuations,

verbs shall be given.

Sentence Correction: Sentences may be given, each having

a flaw in grammar, punctuations or use of capitals.

Candidates shall be expected to correct them without

making unnecessary alterations.

Ouping of Words & Pair of Words: Words, chosen randomly,

may be given that need to be grouped by candidates in pairs

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having similar or opposite meaning, use of idioms and

proverbs as may be clearly directed in the question,

antonyms, synonyms, etc.

Translation: A short passage in English that may contain

figurative or idiomatic expressions, shall be given for an

accurate translation into Urdu.

Total Number / Marks of Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension

& Translation): 100

PAKISTAN STUDIES

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#PMS_2023 Exam – Syllabus Outlines of Pakistan Studies

Subject

Pakistan Studies (Combination of both Subjective &

Objective) Subject in PMS Exam is one of compulsory

subjects. Syllabus Outlines of Pakistan Studies Subjects for

PMS Exam 2020 as defined by Punjab Public Service

Commission (PPSC) Lahore is as under:

Muslim rule in the sub-continent and its down fall. Muslim

renaissance, reform and educational movements. Pakistan

Movement; Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and

Quaid-e-Azam in the making of Pakistan.

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Land and People of Pakistan. Geography, Society, Culture,

Natural Resources, Agriculture, Industry, Education.

Pakistan and the changing regional scenario.

Pakistan’s nuclear programme and international concerns.

Regional Cooperation including SAARC, ECO, SCO and the

role of Pakistan.

Socio-economic challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.

National security dynamics and challenges for Pakistan.

Pakistan and the United Nations.

Pakistan and important global issues, including Palestine,

growing extremism and militancy, war on terror etc.

Constitutional history of Pakistan.

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Political evolution since 1971.

Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Pakistan & its Neighbors, Super

Powers, the Islamic Block and the European Union.

Evolution of democracy and democratic institutions in

Pakistan.

Hmir Dispute.

Situation in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on

Pakistan.

Pakistan’s energy problems, their economic impact and

prospects for the future.

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Socio-economic, problems of Pakistan and strategies to deal

with issues related to poverty, education, health, sanitation,

empowerment of women and human rights.

1973 Constitution, Constitutional amendments and

important Constitutional cases.

Governance issues in Pakistan, accountability,

transparency, Fundamental Rights, Women empowerment,

Sustainable developments goals etc.

Total Number / Marks of Pakistan Studies: 100

ATTENTION #PMS_2023 Punjab Aspirants

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Leading Hints For Passing CSS and PMS in First Attempt:-

The Prime and foremost thing is to Select the Subjects

Consciously and carefully with respect to your mental

aptitude as well.

Carefully read out the of recommended syllabus for exams

accordingly.

After Selection of optional subjects you just need to arrange

5 years previous papers which will help you and will be best

guide for initial preparation.

At beginning level you should be moderate in studding. Don’t

studies too much just draw you attention on the most

important aspects of related subject.

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Avoid peoples suggestions and move along with your mind

aptitude. Don’t be discourage at any stage and inflict put

your all efforts accordingly.

Your Prime focus should be on English Essay, Precise and to

get command on overall English proficiency and

competency.

Article writing on Daily basis is the best written exercise.

Writing skill is much important in exam along with its

presentation style as impression leaves longer effect on

examiner.

One must read English Newspaper and extract Vocabulary

from Newspaper on Daily Basis.

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You must follow the best recommended books for concerned

subjects from FPSC and PPSC websites.

Try to explore your own ideas with logical preview and

justification along with authentic domain of knowledge.

Focus on your conceptual skills rather than to rely on

cramming pattern.

Attempt those questions first for which you have Proficient

knowledge to expound.

You must have win-win attitude at the time of attempting

the papers.

URDU

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ATTENTION

#PMS_2023

*URDU*

Urdu is a compulsory subject. One has to get 40 marks to

pass the exam. If one prepares it well, its score can be

above 70, yes.

If you take it easy then it can be a disaster.

How should candidates prepare Urdu?

1) Memorize more than 50 verses of Urdu poetry

2) Try to learn methods of application and letter writing.

3) Read all corrections and Idioms. Memorize th 7them.

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4) Just go through all “famous” (Not all) gazals and poems of

Iqbal, Ghalib, Mir, Dard (Important poets). Again just famous

not all Dewans and collections.

5) There is no need to memorize Urdu or English essays.

Essay writing is an art. Just learn the art of essay writing.

6) There are many candidates like me who face problem

while reading and writing Urdu. Please read Urdu daily for

few minutes and very soon you will feel at home.

Urdu is compulsory and one has to pass it. Don’t take it

easy. Otherwise above 700 marks are useless if we fail Urdu

at 38.

Fact:

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Remember one thing. Structurally, PMS is more difficult than

CSS as a candidate has to pass all subjects individually with

minimum 40 passing marks in each.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

#PMS_2023 Exam – Syllabus Outlines of General Knowledge

(Objective) Subject

General Knowledge (Objective) Subject in PMS Exam is one

of compulsory subjects. Syllabus Outlines of General

Knowledge Subjects for PMS Exam 2020 as defined by

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Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Lahore is as

under:

Current Affairs: Candidates are expected to have updated

knowledge of the current events, issues and developments.

They are also expected to know the necessary historical

perspective needed to understand these events. Candidates

shall be examined in the following areas:

Pakistan’s economic, social and political issues, regional

disparities, water scarcity, Cyber laws.

Pakistan’s relations with the neighbours.

Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim world.

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Pakistan and the UN, European Union and regional

organizations (ECO, SAARC, SCO, ASEAN and ARF)

Pakistan’s relations with the US, China, EU and Russia.

Global Issues like: international peace and security;

economy, human rights; terrorism; food security, energy

security; global warming; Nuclear issues including

proliferation and security; international trade, trade regimes,

Sustainable Development Goals; etc.

Relations with India, including Kashmir dispute.

Middle East and South West Asia issues.

Prominent personalities, opinion makers, NGOs, INGOs ,

Non-State Actors etc.

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Globalization.

Evolving Socio-economic and Political situation in Pakistan

and the world, important events.

Sports, Music, Culture, Literature.

Physical Sciences:

Basic information on the solar system, galaxies and the

universe and knowledge of common terms used in

astronomy.

Natural hazards and disasters e.g. earthquakes, cyclones,

tsunamis etc. and disaster risk management.

Energy sources, both fossil fuels and renewable sources and

their sustainable use.

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Basics of Physics and Chemistry including atomic

structures, chemical bondings, radiations, laws and

Principles of Physics.

Materials, chemicals and their properties.

Minerals and their mining.

Biological Sciences:

Fundamentals of life forms e.g. cell structure, nucleus.

Bio-molecular structures like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates,

enzymes etc. and their functions/properties.

Plant and animal life.

Human body, its parts, organs and their functions.

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Common diseases, their causes, symptoms and treatment;

vitamins, their sources and functions; vaccines, etc.

Environment Studies:

Eco-system, Biodiversity, climate change, water cycle,

biosphere, rock types.

Atmospheric pollution, its types, sources, effects, Ozone

depletion; Greenhouse effects, CFCs etc.

International Conventions/Regimes on Climate Change,

Biodiversity, Wetlands, Desertification, Carbon Credits etc.

and ongoing negotiations on Environment.

Water pollution types, sources, effects remedies;

sustainable use of water; recycling; waste management.

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Food Sciences:

Diet and essential compounds for health.

Quality of food, preservation, problems relating to

deterioration of fruits and vegetables; adulterations.

Food security, global issues concerning hunger etc.

Computer Science & Information Technology:

Fundamentals of hardware and software.

Data processing, knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power

Point.

Networking, e-mails, social media.

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Basics of telecommunication including GPS, Fiber Optics

etc.

Basic Mathematics:

Quantitative reasoning and problem solving.

Basic Arithmetics, Algebra, Geometry; problems relating to

averages, ratios, percentages, geometric figures; sets;

equations; areas of figures etc.

Logical reasoning and analytical reasoning through problem

solving, number series, analogies, relationships, etc.

Mental Mathematics.

Arithmetical Problems relating to time and work, distance

and speed, age, directions etc.

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Basic statistics.

General:

Famous scientists and their claim to fame.

Famous inventions, discoveries, scientific laws, theories and

postulates.

Units and instruments of measurement.

ATTENTION

#PMS_2023

*General Knowledge*

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Again it is a tough field to play. It is a compulsory subject.

For this paper, get past papers of PPSC published by

Advance Publishers or other book of MCQS. Memorize MCQS

as many as you can. Try to memorize on daily basis.

Because, suddenly near exams they can only be read but

cannot be retained by memory. So, read them on daily basis.

At 5 papers daily.

One must be concerned about this subject after looking at

PMS-2020

General Knowledge.

Fact: Unfortunately, many of Aspirants failed PMS_2020 with

1,2 marks in GK, while those were passed in English and

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rest of the subjects after scoring almost 700 marks. Only 1

mark proved fatal.

PRECIS

#PMS_2023 Exam – Syllabus Outlines of English (Precis,

Comprehension & Translation) Subject

English (Precis, Comprehension & Translation) Subject in

PMS Exam is one of compulsory subjects. Syllabus Outlines

of English (Precis, Comprehension & Translation) Subject for

PMS Exam 2020 as defined by Punjab Public Service

Commission (PPSC) Lahore is as under:

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English Precis and Comprehension: The examination will

essentially test the ability of the candidates to handle precis

writing, comprehension, syntax, translation, grammar,

vocabulary etc.

Precis Writing: A passage of generic nature with enough

room for compression shall be given for writing a precis and

suggesting a suitable topic.

Comprehension: A carefully selected passage, which is rich

in substance but not specific to any discipline, shall be

given followed by five questions requiring answers from the

passage itself.

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Grammar & Vocabulary: Questions relating to correct usage

of tense, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, punctuations,

verbs shall be given.

Sentence Correction: Sentences may be given, each having

a flaw in grammar, punctuations or use of capitals.

Candidates shall be expected to correct them without

making unnecessary alterations.

Ouping of Words & Pair of Words: Words, chosen randomly,

may be given that need to be grouped by candidates in pairs

having similar or opposite meaning, use of idioms and

proverbs as may be clearly directed in the question,

antonyms, synonyms, etc.

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Translation: A short passage in Urdu that may contain

figurative or idiomatic expressions, shall be given for an

accurate translation into English.

Total Number / Marks of English (Precis, Comprehension &

Translation): 100

QUERY………‼‼‼‼

HOW TO MEMORIES & RETAIN GENERAL KNOWLEDGE???

ANSWER…………‼‼

#PMS_2022

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4 Simple Ways to Memorize

*General Knowledge* for PMS Exams

A lot of Aspirants have asked us…… How to get ready for

General Knowledge and Current Affairs for the CSS Exams

and all other Competitive Exams.

So I am sharing 4 possible Ways to reading and memorize

Current Affairs and General Knowledge!

Before we set in motion you have to keep in mind a few

important points regarding this:

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In order to retain information about General Knowledge and

Current Awareness for coming exams, constantly make sure

your PERCEPTION is 100 percent clear about this.

Keep on the track and you will end up where you want to be.

Never miss reading newspaper or current affairs more than a

week.

Always share/discuss current affairs and related stuff with

other aspirants around you.

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Always dig out the collection of GKs (Places, Important

Events, State related GKs) from Current Affairs.

First Method; the Newspaper Plant

In our first method, you have to remember Current Affairs

and General Knowledge by penning them down while study.

Know your topic and always make research about the event,

person or topic and gather some pictures because picture

will aid you to remember the whole story. This is the main

cause photos are providing with every current affairs news /

article of CSS Times. Write down them like a magazine,

understand them in relaxation, and do research on the

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topics. We know this is lengthy method but it is much

productive for aspirants who read and memorize.

2nd Method; Channelize your research Accordingly

All the competitive exams and papers are not same, as all

have unusual model, even when it comes to the same theme

as ‘Current Affairs’ or ‘General Knowledge’. Such as for civil

services exam, you need to grant value on events of state

value. On the other situation, in matter of job exam, the

center of attention must be on the news on related sectors,

and financial and commerce news.

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Thus I’ll recommend you to get ready as per the exams you

are appearing for, as channelizing your grounding according

to the model of the examination will speed up your

possibility of getting preferred.

3rd Method; Maintain a Diary

My senior used to advise me that whenever we learn

somewhat try to put in writing down in your diary/copy, as it

will facilitate us to remember it in a better way. He is so

accurate, as this process helped a lot to achieve high marks

in all kind of exam. As already mention earlier that a lot of

events are happening in the state and around the globe, so it

is easily understandable that it is not easy to memorize

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everything. It’s forever a superb plan to keep a diary of

current events.

You need to revise this diary everyday with all the

procedures that you consider as essential ones. This diary

will turn out to be quite valuable for the modification part, as

it will give you information about all the main proceedings at

a place. You should remain revise the diary regularly, as it

will help you to remember essential dates, awards and

names etc.

4th Method; My Mind, My Way, My Rule

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Yes, if none of above work, there has to be a technique you

can cram. Every individual can generate their own traditions

of doing stuff. This is what Survival assumption of

personality is. Try to discover.

But constantly pay attention to other ways since you never

know which method works out for you.

Regards

#PMS_2023

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Exam – Syllabus Outlines of Islamic Studies and Ethics

Subjects

Islamic Studies (Combination of Both Subjective &

Objective) or Ethics (Combination of both Subjective &

Objective) (for Non-Muslim Candidates) Subject in PMS Exam

is one of compulsory subjects. Syllabus Outlines of Islamic

Studies & Ethics Subjects for PMS Exam 2020 as defined by

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Lahore is as

under:

Islamic Studies:

Introduction to Islam: Advent of Islam, Fundamentals of

Islam, Concepts and their Importance, Deen and its religious

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impact on individual and society; spiritual, moral and social

impact. Basic Beliefs, Amar Bilmaroof and Nahi anil Munkir.

Seerat-un-Nabi: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Messenger,

Reformer, Administrator, Educator, Diplomat, Statesman,

Military Leader etc.

Early Islamic History upto Khulfa-eRashideen

Human Rights in Islam including Status of Women, Rights of

Minorities.

Islam and the World: Impact on the West and vice versa;

Role in the modern world; Contemporary challenges for the

Muslim world and Muslim minorities in the world.

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Islamic Code of Life: Salient features of Islamic socio-

political and economic system, judicial system and

administrative system; Ijtihad & its forms.

Ethics for Non-Muslims:

Religions of the World-Revealed & Non- Revealed.

Important Religious Books

Contribution of Religions in Development of Societies.

Ethics & Morality.

Human Rights and Obligations.

Commonality in Religions.

Revelation

Total Number / Marks of Studies or Ethics: 100

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*#PMS_QUERY*

Strategy to secure maximum marks in the written part of

PMS exam?

*ANSWER*

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First of all, the presentation of your paper should be pleasing

to the eye. It shouldn’t be a bundle of pages with nothing but

a lot of something written with a ballpoint.

Second an answer should start with introduction. In this

portion, one should explain what is being asked in the

question. This should be followed by the main body of the

answer. One important thing here is: don’t ever deviate from

what has been asked in the question statement. Many

students start writing irrelevant things but it often leads to

low score. Write quotations and add facts and figures with

marker in the middle of the page with reference in its right

bottom as this makes paper more attractive and interesting

and also makes the facts/figures more prominent.

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Complete your answer with the conclusion which should be

on a positive note.

QUERY……

What are the things that an aspirant must keep in mind

while attempting the paper in PMS?

ANSWER: Relevant and arguments-based answers are key to

getting excellent marks in PMS exam.

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Comprehend the question statement and write your answers

accordingly. Word limit for questions may vary from question

to question.

#Précis_Writing

#CSS_2020

#Just_Read_Once

Prerequisites of Précis Writing

1) Precision

2) Exactness

3) Coherence

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General Tips

• Précis Writing is the first question of the subjective part.

• Follow the sequence of the English Composition and Précis

paper, so the examiner knows that you don’t lack self-

confidence

• Spend almost 1 hour on this section

• Be confident

• The problems in précis writing are sometimes difficult

vocabulary. Don’t Panic. There are two types of meanings of

difficult words.

O Lexical Meanings: exact meanings out of the dictionary

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O Contextual Meanings: meaning of the word according to

the context in which it is used.

• Contextual Meanings can be understood from the former

sentence in which it is used or the latter. ( Remember: Word

is not important, the position of the word is)

• Start practicing Precis from any Standard Punjab

TextBook, and then later start Past Papers.

Step by Step Guidance

1) Read the passage for the first time slowly in order to

grasp the overall idea. (Only 15-20% meaning will be

comprehended at this time)

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2) In the second reading, highlight certain points. Points are

divided into two categories;

a. ‘Are’s’: Facts and Figures (You cannot change them)

b. ‘Are nots’: Explanations and Details.

You are given 20 % permission to use words as they are,

these are the facts and figures, Highlight them! In a normal

passage of 300 to 400 words, you will be able to find 8 or 10

or 12 points.

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2) On a fresh page, write down a heading “Points for the

Précis” and enlist all the points in YOUR OWN WORDS in

a chronological order.

3) On the next page, make a heading “Rough Draft”, with

the help of Connectors/Transitional Phrases, write down

all the points you wrote on the previous page in a single

whole paragraph.

4) Count the words of the original passage and the ones in

your Rough Draft. Relaxation of 10 words is given by the

examiner so that you do not miss out the important

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points. (Do not try to be over-efficient and avail this

opportunity)

5) Start editing your Rough draft and apply one word

substitution or other techniques where applicable.

6) On a fresh Page, make a heading “Neat Draft”. Write

down the material left after editing your Rough Draft.

You need to write down your Neat Draft within 105-110

words(if the Original Passage is 300 words, follow the

1/3rd Rule)

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7) Using a Black Marker, write down “Words in the Original

Passage=300 words” on a separate line. On the next,

write down “Required Number of Words=100 words”. On

the next, “Words in the Precis=108” (This is just a

Sample)

8) “Title Giving” can be done by either giving “Points of

The Precis” a read and come up with a title, or figure it

out through the Topic Sentence, which is either written

in the first sentence or the concluding one. The former

method is more reliable.

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10) How to write down the Title?

a. In a phrase: “Unemployment is one of the reasons behind

Crime”

b. Like the Topic of an Essay

c. Like This: Unemployment: a cause behind crime (Most

effective)

11) Go back to the portion where you wrote “Points of the

Precis” and “Rough Draft” and put a cross using a Black

Marker. The whole point of this exercise is to make the

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examiner see that you have followed a proper structure

while attempting précis. S/He’ll be impressed.

Special Regards,

Ainuddin Kibzai

*THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND During the Examination*

#PMS_2023

Once in examination, you must keep plan for your paper

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Read all questions carefully and select those questions

which you have prepared the best. It is always handy to

select one extra question

Explore your mind and gather all relevant points related to

each topic

Prepare outlines for each answer based on Coherence,

Relevancy, and Logical flow

You must have Supportive arguments for each point.

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Make sure that you provide authentic and up-to-date

information on the topic

Filter & refine your arguments and organize your answer in

required order

In your argumentation, always follow a balanced approach.

Especially in Current Affairs and Islamiyat papers, present

positive ideas rather than pessimistic & belligerent ideology

Finally, review your outline before embarking upon an

attempt

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Attempt that question first for which you have best answer

with most relevant and up-to-date information.

*#PMS_QUERY*

What, is the key to getting through compulsory papers of

PMS exam, especially that of General Knowledge?

*ANSWER*

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One of the many problems that aspirants face while

preparing for compulsory subjects is that they give much

attention to the Optional subjects, and not to the

compulsory ones. In choosing the right optional subjects,

they usually forget that it is the compulsory subjects that

they have to clear first. Hence, the first point to ponder upon

is that like “America First”, it’s “Compulsories First”. Other

key points are:

1. Reading 2-3 books for compulsory subjects is enough. It’s

better to read two books ten times than reading ten books a

single time each.

2. Develop a habit of writing extensively.

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3. Don’t beat around the bush. Questions are not mere

questions; they are guidelines too. They give you the

directions about what to write and how much data to give.

For General Knowledge

There are various sources that can be consulted for the

preparation of GK paper, e.g. past papers, websites, etc.

However, in my opinion, it is the performance inside the

examination hall that decides your fate in this exam.

Aspirants usually panic during the paper and either commit

a mistake or forget what they have prepared. A few points

that can help in clearing the GK paper are:

1. Read the whole paper first.

2. Attempt those MCQs first you are sure about.

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3. Develop a sense of making analysis as, by doing so, you

can find the right option.

4. Give the paper complete attention and time. Don’t decide

at the first glance that you are not prepared for it.

5. Remember, the goal is to reach 40 first, so don’t screw

yourself by trying to solve more MCQs.

REGARDS

JEHANZEB SIPRA

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