[Video] CSS 2024: Final Month Preparation Guide
With CSS 2024 just around the corner, CSS aspirants are bound to feel the pressure. With the clock ticking, this video is your ultimate last-month lifeline to ace the exam in 7 steps.
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU): Transforming Online Education through Modern Technology
The goal of the Virtual University of Pakistan is to offer education to people in distant parts of the country, as well as to those who work and support their families or face financial challenges. The university is flexible and affordable, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals. Those with internet access can use their online Learning Management System (LMS), while others without internet access can benefit from their four free-to-air television channels. Additionally, individuals outside Pakistan can pursue further education through the university, which offers online exams for international students.
Bridging Skies: Ethiopian Airlines Lands Back in Karachi, Pakistan
After a 20-year hiatus, Ethiopian Airlines finally resumed its flights to Karachi. On May 9th, 2023, the airline’s maiden flight, carrying Ethiopian officials, landed at Jinnah International Airport, marking the port city as its 37th destination in Asia.
Applying the Pareto Principle to CSS Preparation
The approaching CSS exams bring home stress for the applicants. Fiza Bibi Ameen presents how the curiosity approach, through the lens of the Pareto principle or the 80-20 principle, can help aspirants finalize their last-minute preparation and translate stress into focus and relevance. She also explores the relevant research on decreased numbers of exam participants compared to CSS applicants.
The Pakistan-Iran Border: A Conduit of Culture, Trade, and Geopolitical Dynamics
The Pakistan-Iran border of about 900 kilometers serves more than just an average natural barrier function; it’s an energetic artery for economical, traditional, and geo-political significance.
In fact, the contemporary contacts with Iran date back to ancient migrations of Persian monarchies, Mughal emperors, and Safavid shahs who laid the historical borders that persist to this day.
Air University Soars to 3rd in Pakistan: World Rankings 2024
Air University ranking 3rd in Pakistan out of 232 educational institutes according to The World University Rankings highlights the fact that it is a prime educational institute for any student who wants a wholesome, full-scale education with a healthy dose of extracurriculars.
The institute has become a fast-growing victor in the field of higher education, given that its academic standards are unmatched and its pioneering research has revived and created a perfect environment for learning.
INTERPOL at 70: Navigating the Dual Role of the Leading International Policing Organisation
Tayyaba Atiq studies the role, effectiveness, achievements, and failures of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
She also provides a brief analysis of the ways in which both states and individuals have used INTERPOL as an instrument in order to achieve personal benefits.
Towards the end, few solutions have also been proposed to overcome the challenges hindering the core purpose of the international police organization.
Examining Iran’s Missile Offensive Against Pakistan
Iran conducted missile strikes about 50 Kms deep into Pakistan on 16th January, 2024, striking Panjgur. The news was first broken on social media and then by the international press with a public statement made by Iran. Pakistan then retaliated within 48 hours and undertook a drone attack on Saravan in Iran along with other stand-off weapons and loitering munitions.
The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire
‘The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire’ by the great Scottish Historian, William Dalrymple is the story of the East India Company’s rule and plunders in the Indian Subcontinent.
William Dalrymple has a great capability to reflect on the events of European colonization in the Indian subcontinent and being a very worthy Historian and critical raconteur of historical anecdotes, he is astute in captivating the attentions of his readers. ‘The Anarchy’ is one the precedents of his remarkable work on the rise of the East India Company and its exploitation of the Indian people in a vicious way.
Privatization of Government Schools in the Suffocating Educational System of Pakistan
Protests over the government’s decision to privatize schools have erupted across Pakistan, a nation already grappling with the world’s second-largest population of out-of-school children.
The interim Punjab government initially dismissed the news as a rumor, but details about the schools slated for privatization had already been released.
This essay explores the prospects of privatizing government schools, highlighting why it may not be the opportune time for Pakistan and suggesting alternative measures until the country is better prepared.
Seeking Rights: The Story of Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan, a region in Pakistan, is celebrated for its natural wonders, including the world’s second-largest non-polar glacier. Despite its strategic significance, the area has faced persistent challenges. The constitutional status of Gilgit Baltistan has been contentious since its inception, with the local population advocating for greater autonomy.
The Origin of Zip Codes & Postal Codes in Pakistan
Sadia Iqbal delves into the significance and history of postal codes. Postal codes, often used interchangeably with zip codes in Pakistan, have evolved significantly since the 19th century. Since the British rule until today, Pakistan’s postal system has continued to modernize, marking the relevance of postal services and codes in an era dominated by digital communication.
Jinnah’s Pakistan: A Professional Approach to Good Governance
What does it take for a country to prosper? Good leadership. It’s unfortunate, however, that competent leadership has always been beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Dr Sadiq Ali states the criteria—one in line with the Quran, the constitution, and the two founders—that he would like the next leader of Pakistan to meet.
Freemasonry’s “Jadoo Ghar” Once Existed in Pakistan
The Freemasons, an enigmatic and often myth-shrouded organization, have sparked curiosity in the people of Pakistan. Unknown to most, Pakistan was home to several Freemasonry lodges, and even though the organization has been banned since 1972, traces of its existence can still be found in the country.
Forced Conversions and Religious Chauvinism in Pakistan
Pakistan remains a country invariably enveloped in religious chauvinism. Sadaf Shabbir analyzes the phenomenon of forced conversions against minorities, and how this has become a weapon for those who want to reiterate their religious supremacy.
Additionally, the plague of forced conversions and forced marriages is not just confined to religious supremacy but has something significant where men’s criminal actions are justified because of the prevalent sense of impunity based on both religion and gender.
Enabling Innovative and Research-Driven Education for All in Pakistan
Duaa Ayaz discusses the need for Pakistan to revamp its education system and adopt a research and outcome-oriented hybrid educational model to bridge the gap between the curriculum and 21st century demands.
The education system in Pakistan is outdated and fails to equip students with the modern requisites, subsequently increasing unemployment.
The state must enable education by fostering public-private partnerships, increasing vocational training, and promoting mental health initiatives at school level.
[Video] Summary of the Battle of Panipat
An in-depth analysis of the strategies employed by both sides in the First Battle of Panipat reveals a fascinating interplay of traditional methods and groundbreaking innovations, forever altering the course of military history in the region.