Pakistan and Its Obsession with the CSS Exam
Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) exams are highly competitive and aim to recruit talented individuals for various government departments.
Maidah Tariq notes that the exams have evolved since Pakistan’s independence, encompassing a wide range of subjects to reflect the country’s administrative and socio-political needs.
Nowadays, everyone wants to apply for CSS exam. Why is it so?
Understanding Your WAPDA Electricity Bill
Understanding consumer electricity bills is a fundamental necessity for most Pakistanis. Maidah Tariq delves into effectively reading and managing your WAPDA electricity bill amidst the rampant corruption in the institution. She also provides recommendations to help consumers lower their electricity bills.
Does China Really Support Palestine?
China has a complex relationship with Palestine and Israel. Although the economic giant has supported the Palestinian struggle for independence, it also maintains strong economic relations with Israel.
China’s “Middle East policy” primarily centers around its financial investments and the BRI. It is trying to maintain these investments through diplomatic relations.
According to Maidah Tariq, China has maintained a balanced stance since the initial stages of the conflict that erupted on October 7th. China has expressed support for an independent Palestinian state and the two-state solution, and it continues to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Manipulation of Form 47 by the Election Commission in the 2024 Elections
Form 47 is an important document that provides an early overview of election results.
After the 2024 general elections, citizens across the state waited with bated breath for the announcements. However, instead of releasing official statements as soon as possible, the ECP removed Form 47 and its provisional results from its website servers.
This delay in disclosing election results raised doubts about the integrity of the ECP. The flames were further fanned by PTI and PML-N candidates.
The blatant manipulation of Form 47 is cause for concern. Such exploitation erodes people’s trust in their state machinery.
Maidah Tariq questions whether Pakistan’s democratic process can ever be fully transparent, or will it remain entwined with the will of the elites?
China’s Rise: From Sleeping Giant to Global Economic Powerhouse
Maidah Tariq explains that China’s journey to becoming a modern state began with the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911. After a civil war, the Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, emerged victorious and formed the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
Mao’s economic policies faced challenges, but Deng Xiaoping introduced reforms in the 1990s that led to massive economic growth. These reforms included incentives for workers, encouraging private farming, promoting township and village enterprises, and focusing on education.
She concludes that China’s integration with the global economy through exports and foreign investments has made it an economic giant and a major player on the world stage.