1-Pakistan Studies (Combination of Both Subjective & Objective

· 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.
1. “The policies of Indian National Congress between 1937 to 1947 were such as to make the
partition of India inevitable”. Discuss (2019)
2. What was the contribution of the Muslim press in the struggle for creation of Pakistan?
Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard.(2019)
3. How do you substantiate that the speech of Quaid-i-Azam on 11 August 1947 was a great
vision that designed the futuristic political and social structure of Pakistan.(2019)
4. How did the partition of the Punjab in 1947 affect the communal harmony?(2019)
5. Role and efforts of muslim religious leaders for establishment of muslim society in
subcontienent. (2020)
6. Aligarh movt injected a new life in the dead body of muslim nation & helped to regain its
glory. Discuss (2020)
7. Allama iqbal concept of muslim nationalism in the light of Allahabad address. (2020)
8. Services of sir syed ahmad khan for social and educational uplift of muslims of sub
contienent (2017)
9. Discuss background, text and importance of pak resolution 1940 (2017)
10. Allama iqbal presidential address 1930 at allahabad paved the way for creation of
pak(2016)
11. Lucknow pact 1916 is considered the culmination of hindu-muslim unity? what
circumstances led to this historic pact?(2016)
12. "Initial yeras of pak were very crucial for its existence". Discuss(2016)
13. Discuss political ideology of Sir Syed Ahmed towards Indian national congress with
particular reference to his policy measures to counter the imminent danger of majority rule in
India. (2022)
14. Allama Iqbal writings and views of Jinnah explain their understanding about the Islamic
state. Do you agree that their vision found some place while explaining the constitutional
throughout the case of Pak's political history. (2022)
15. The debacle of 1971 was more the result of big powers leaning towards India rather than
our domestic failures. Discuss the statement by critically evaluating Poland's resolution in
UNSC. (2022)

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

Resources, Agriculture, Industry, Education.
1. Agricultural problems of pakistan and steps taken by govt to overcome these
problems(2017)
2. Highlight main problems in industrial sector of Pak and suggest measures to improve.

· Pakistan and the changing regional scenario.

· Pakistan’s nuclear programme and international concerns.

· Regional Cooperation including SAARC, ECO, SCO and the role of Pakistan.
1. Give recomendation to make SAARC an effective organization at regonal level keeping in
view success of European Union.(2020)
2. Note on Economic Cooperation Organization (2017)
3. Note on SAARC(2016)
· Socio-economic challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.
1. Explain the economic challenges being faced by Pakistan.(2019)

· National security dynamics and challenges for Pakistan.

1. National security challenges for Pak(2017)

2. Maulvi Tameez ud Din case(2017)

3. National security challenges for Pak(2022)

· Pakistan and the United Nations.

1. Note on, Pakitsan's role in UN (2016)

· Pakistan and important global issues, including Palestine, growing

extremism and militancy, war on terror etc.

· Constitutional history of Pakistan.

1. Compare and contrast Islamic provisions of 1956, 1962 and 1973 constitution of pakistan.
(2017)
2. Give a brief account of constitutional and political developments in pak from 1947 to
1956(2016)

· Political evolution since 1971.

· Situation in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on Pakistan.

· Pakistan’s energy problems, their economic impact and prospects for the
future.
· Socio-economic, problems of Pakistan and strategies to deal with issues
related to poverty, education, health, sanitation, empowerment of women
and human rights.
1. Access the growing impact of IT on pak's socio-economic and educational complexion.
(2020)
2. Write note on any two: (a)problems of education system in pak (b)water crisis in pak
(c)unemployment in pak. (2020)
3. "Punjab protection of women against violence Act-2016". Write in detail different court
orders which can provide relief to women under this act.(2017)
4. Economic development without social change generates alienation in the society. Discuss
pak economic problems in Musharraf era in the light of above statement. (2022)
5. Note on Energy Crisis in Pakistan (2022)

· 1973 Constitution, Constitutional amendments and important

Constitutional cases.
1. Write short notes on any Two of the following (2019)
a) 18th Constitutional Amendment
b) National Action Plan
c) Diamer Bhasha Dam

· Governance issues in Pakistan, accountability, transparency,

Fundamental Rights, Women empowerment, Sustainable developments
goals etc.

1. Discuss obstacle in way of good governance in pak and suggesstions to achieve this goal.
(2017)
· Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Pakistan & its Neighbors, Super Powers, the
Islamic Block and the European Union.
1. Discuss pak-china relations, highlighting the economic and strategic importance of CPEC
(2016)
2. Pak relations with China in context of CPEC as game changer for South Asian region (2022)
· Evolution of democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan.
1. Objectives resolution 1949 satisfied both orthodox and modernists by combining features of
western and islamic democracy (2020)

· kasmir dispute

1. Discuss the important developments and events which shaped the Kashmir Liberation
Movement during last one decade.(2019)
2. Note on Kashmir dispute(2016)

3. Note on Kashmir conflict

2-Islamic Studies (Combination of Both Subjective & Objective)

· Introduction to Islam: Advent of Islam, Fundamentals of Islam,

Concepts and their Importance, Deen and its religious impact on
individual and society; spiritual, moral and social impact. Basic
Beliefs, Amar Bilmaroof and Nahi anil Munkir.
1. difference b/w deen and religion? Need and Importance of religion in contemporary era?
(2020)
2. Describe obligatory importance of Zakat? How it can be made effective in pakistan to
eradicate poverty from society. (2020)
3. Note on Finalit of prophethood.(2020)
4. What are basic beliefs of islam and their impacts on human life?(2019)
5. Note on Amar Bil maroof and Nahi unil Munkir.(2019)
· Seerat-un-Nabi: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Messenger,
Reformer, Administrator, Educator, Diplomat, Statesman, Military
Leader etc
1. Highlight administrative and diplomatic achievments of Holy Prophet in the sontext of state
of madina. (2020)
2. What are the brilliant qualities of Prophet (PBUH) as military leader, with reference to His
Ghazwa's?(2019)
3. Steps taken by Prophet Muhammad SAW for community and formation of society. (2022)
· Early Islamic History upto Khulfa-e-
Rashideen
1. Illustrate admininstrative and judicial structure of Khulfa rashideen. In which way the present
age got advantage from them?(2020)
2. What guidance can be taken from the time of rightly guided calphs for betterment of people
and ruling class (2022)
· Human Rights in Islam:Including Status of Women, Rights of
Minorities.
1. How the islamic state protected the rights of non-muslims? analyze this statement with
special reference of pakistan constitution.(2020)
2. Note on status of women in islam.(2020)
3. Note on muslim minorities.(2019)
4. Islam guarantees rights of minorities more than any other religion, elaborate with historical
evidences (2022)
5. How are the barriers to women's economic rights in Islam removed? Discuss what steps need
to be taken to make the economic role of women effective in Pakistan (2022)
· 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.
1. Note on Contemporary challenges to Muslim Youth (2019)
2. Highlight major challenges faced by Islam in contemporary times and suggest solution
(2022)

· Islamic Code of Life: Salient features of Islamic socio-political and

economic system, judicial system and administrative system; Ijtihad &
its forms.
1. Note on Ijtihad.(2020)
2. How is islamic social system is different to western social system, particularly with reference
to family system and status of women, discuss in detail?(2019)
3. How is political system of islam as compared with other religions?compare with the time
period of Khulfa-e-rashideen.(2019)
4. What is Ijtehad and what are its limitations?(2019)
5. Discuss concept of Amar bil Maroof and its importance. Possibilities and hardships to
implement this concept in todays worls. (2022)
3-General Knowledge (Objective)
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Basic statistics.
· General:

· Famous scientists and their claim to fame.

· Famous inventions, discoveries, scientific laws, theories and postulates.
· Units and instruments of measurement