@Surmount
Yes, I sought guidance from a CSP while preparing Pak Affairs, Islamiat and ofcourse Current Affairs as I had never even read a newspaper before. So it was pretty much compulsory subjects because I was located in a relatively remote area. So I lacked all the widely available notes which are a complete recipe for success and had to struggle alot. Its better to have prepared answers for specific questions rather than wandering all over the scope of a subject like me.
I guess most of us prepare optionals by ourselves so that's how I did and it was pretty much a roller-coaster ride.

GoodLuck with your preparation!

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