Sir where prepare north africa topic.Give any idea about this question: Muslim conquest of north africa its strategic benifits? Throw some light on this topic.

[QUOTE=ArifAwan;459104]1.Essay:
Honestly speaking, I haven't solved a single essay during my preparation but had to consult economic survey of Pakistan for various Facts and figures that help in writing a good essay. So I would suggest you to get hold of Economic Survey of Pakistan's hard copy or else read it on-line. Values like literacy rate, demographics, social statistics Etc. will be of considerable help for you. As one goes through the material of compulsory and optional subjects, one gets hold of plenty of knowledge to write essays over various topics. Moreover, it important to make outlines and practice their accuracy, add quotations, definitions and Hadith. The best thing would be to write outlines of essays over; Social, Political, Technical, Religious and Literature topics.

2.Precis:
I barely solved last 5 years papers for Precis practice after getting guidelines from Saadat Ali Shah"s "Exploring the world of English". But as they say, practice makes a man perfect,m the more one practices, the more one gets to know. Solving past papers regularly side by side with other subjects will help reduce the burden. For pair of words, idioms and phrases and all other MCQ's, consult with css forums threads;

Solved Pair of words of Past Papers
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/english-precis-composition/45205-solved-pair-words-1971-2011-a.html[/url]


Solved Idioms of Past Papers
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/english-precis-composition/29862-solved-idioms-1971-2010-a.html[/url]

3.Current Affairs
There were two types of issues for study;
a. Conventional Issues e.g. Palestine, Kashmir, Nuclearization of Asia (Iran and PK with special focus), Rise and Fall in Pak-US partnership etc.
b. Contemporary Issues

For conventional issues, DSS, ISS, SASSI's websites contain seminar reports and research papers which should be studied along with some old contemporary affairs books while maintaining separate file for such issues. Accumulation of various books should be avoided at best. Mastering Pak-US relations will be the best thing to do for preparing current affairs as this has the largest purview among all the topics and helps one understand relations with India, and Pak's relations with the Muslim world as well. The compilation of a separate file for such issues helps one in saving time and revising these topics more than once.

For the contemporary issues, one may buy yearly review of dawn or any other magazine that will give an insight of the whole year's events. Reading newspapers will create ease in MCQ's. For instance a link that I used in preparation is shared here for your information;

Shahid Javed Burki's Articles
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/general/news-articles/21913-shahid-javed-burki-article.html[/url]


4. EDS
I consulted a local book (by Muhammad Tariq Afridi) with short questions and MCQs, Akram Kashmiri's book and Matriculation books for Human physiology and some other basic concepts. During the paper, I made sure to make a figure/diagram for every question and appropriate labeling. I solved past 15 years papers of CSS and PMS and it worked for mein both exams. Make sure to solve as much MCQs as you can. Imtiaz shahid's MCQs book contains solved MCQs.

5. Pakistan Affairs

Pakistan Affairs subject has some overlapping areas with Current Affairs so those over lapping areas such as the Socioeconomic, demographics, indigenous politics etc. should be studied from various sources like sociology books, Ikram Rabbani's book and some features of newspapers. whereas, for the per-partition topics, "Struggle for Pakistan" by IH Qureshi or "trek to Pakistan" or "Making of Pakistan" are suitable books.

6. Islamiat
Islamiat has proved to be a great challenge for CSS aspirants and has been haunting the candidates since 2007. Contemporary issues have replaced the simple translations and basic concepts. Therefore, many of the topics of Islamiat are in fact Current Affairs topics and a good command over CA can help getting through in Islamiat. For the Ijtehad/Sources of Shariah topics consult Islamic Jurisprudence book whereas for the basic pillars of Islam and other Systems of Islamic society like Judicial, financial, political etc. , Sadruddin Islahi's book can suffice. Dogar Unique's book can be used for MCQs and Comparitive relgions. Since Muslim history was one of my optional subjects, Personality of Muhammad S.A.W and topics like last sermon, social reforms, Sulah e hudaibiya etc. were easily covered. The Ahadith in Matriculation and Fsc books were re-studied and they helped a lot in refrences at appropriate places in Islamiat paper. some of the links from css forum, that were consulted are;

Solved MCQ's of Islamiat past papers
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/islamiat/islamiat-notes/23873-solved-mcqs-islamiat-past-papers.html[/url]

Dawn's Friday Feature
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/general/news-articles/dawn/2378-friday-features-dawn.html[/url]

MY OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Sociology: Sociology and Social Problems by Prof. Abdul Hameed Taga (for social problems, social interactions and social concepts)An Introduction to Sociology by JJ Baloch (Summary and headings of all important topics including Sociologists and their contributions)Sociology by Schaffer and lamm or Hortun and hunt (social research methods, Max weber's theory of bureaucrats, sociological perspectives) Past MCQs

Islamic History: A short history of Islam by K.Ali ( This book can cover all aspects briefly except ottoman part)A Short history of the Saracens by Syed Ameer Ali ( for Muslim Spain)Muslim history by Sohail bhatti (its a bulky book and hence only for Ottoman part such as Muhammad the conqueror, Solomon (Suleman) the Magnificent, Ottoman Tanzimaat)Past MCQs

Pushto: Pohanna book Past MCQs at the end of pohanna book and a good pamphlet for pushto matals and folk culture.

International Law: OH Agarwal (all topics with relevant cases) some prefer Tandon and KapoorEmporium series ( for general questions like recommendations to improve the role of UN)

Forestry: Masood A A Qureshi Forests and Foretry in Pakistan by MI Sheikh (forestry statistics)Environment Chapter of Economic Survey of Pakistan Past MCQs




I believe wise use of cssforum is mandatory for short span of preparation. I didn't do hard work precisely due to shortage of time , but relied on smart work which means study based on past repeated questions but made sure to read the whole of syllabus at least once for MCQs preparation. Take good care of your self.

Keep praying.[/QUOTE]

I couldn't find the book "A Study of Islamic History " by K. Ali. if u have its soft copy. please share it at [email]zainulabidin23@live.com[/email] or if u have the hard copy. let me know how or from where I can get it.

need help.
 

Plz tell me which subjects should i opt with Political science.
1. Psychology or islamic history.
2. Sindhi constitution law or english literature

need help.
 

Plz tell me which subjects should i opt with Political science.
1. Psychology or islamic history.
2. Sindhi constitution law or english literature

[QUOTE=Rashid rind;688893]Plz tell me which subjects should i opt with Political science.
1. Psychology or islamic history.
2. Sindhi constitution law or english literature[/QUOTE]
@Rashid Rind Bro if you are good with history and have interest in Islamic Studies then you should go for Islamic History I am also opting this subject.if you need help regarding this subject feel free to ask me.

[QUOTE=Rashid rind;688892]Plz tell me which subjects should i opt with Political science.
1. Psychology or islamic history.
2. Sindhi constitution law or english literature[/QUOTE]

Assalam o alaikum.

Islamic History
Sindhi + Constitutional Law. (CL is considered as an appendage of Pol. Sc )

[QUOTE=DearLuck;686657]I couldn't find the book "A Study of Islamic History " by K. Ali. if u have its soft copy. please share it at [email]zainulabidin23@live.com[/email] or if u have the hard copy. let me know how or from where I can get it.[/QUOTE]

The book title is "A short history of Islam" i guess.

[QUOTE=musmanhussain;683311]Sir where prepare north africa topic.Give any idea about this question: Muslim conquest of north africa its strategic benifits? Throw some light on this topic.[/QUOTE]

You may find a mention of it in K.Ali's book but Syed Ameer Ali's version or that of Sohail bhatti will help you in gathering further information. My sincere apologies for not giving a specific answer to your question as I don't have the relevant material out here. :)

[QUOTE=jawad rocker;682852]That's great bro,
What was your strategy during Islamic history and culture preparations?[/QUOTE]

Dear, there was no special strategy. I consulted K.Ali's version as the primary source while the remaining questions were covered from multiple sources like Bhatti, Ameer Ali, T20 books etc. Past papers helped me a lot in this regard.

Do u happen to possess a soft copy of K. Ali's book?

[QUOTE=DearLuck;691609]Do u happen to possess a soft copy of K. Ali's book?[/QUOTE]

No

@ Mr. Arif Awan
I am business graduate.
I need help in subject selection.
I am optining
1.Economics, business adminstration and journalism for the sake of background knowledge and my own intrest
2. Sindhi because of high scoring.
3. I am left with options to select one subject from a)sociology b)merchantile law 2) IR.
First of all how is my combination.
Second which subject i take from three mentioned above.
However merchantile law seems to be ralated with business.

sir i mentioned quotes of Nawaz sharief, Ch Nisar and khwaja Asif in current affair paper ......would it has any bad impression .......question was regarding energy crisis

its great but now are u a DR. or CSS officer???

Bro I am confused wether to opt Islamic history or Pak-Indo history?

Islamic History is more scoring and if you have an interest go for it it 'll help in islamic as well and also you 'll aware of out past which was so glorious

Dear all,
Assalaamu alaikum,
I hope you all are fine.
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I'm a 26 year old and is left with a last chance to appear in the CSS exam 2015 (not yet appeared before). I've an academic background in Business Management so I'm starting off the preparation through to Mercantile law and Business Administration.
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All I need is a guidance and directions from senior members, specific to my conditions only.
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I've a problem convincing myself to study for longer hours and keep moving ahead (as a requirement).
I also, am worried about how to start the preparation as to whenever I see the syllabus and uncertainty, I become discouraged.
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Dear Seniors,
I'm all committed to studies but have some issues (no one's perfect) for which I need your help and support as I need many questions answered.
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And, I'm all certain that you people are surely willing to come to my rescue and you do (I suppose) insha-ALLAH.
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My contact details are:
0308-*******
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[QUOTE=ArifAwan;459163]Both police and DMG are good occupational groups. I preferred DMG as it was the dream of my elders for me. Besides, I love the versatility of DMG.



Keep reading newspapers regularly and start reading subjects that attract you the most. You will develop a study stamina that will later turn out to be your biggest asset.



No, I don't agree that its not an exam of good knowledge although presentation can save one's face in difficult situations. There is no short cut to success!
People who manage to handle CSS in 3 months have some habits that lands them ahead of all other aspirants. They have a command over English language, better general knowledge (newspaper readers) and reading habits (pleasure reading as well). I believe CSS examines the knowledge level of a person right from his first day of school to last day of university.[/QUOTE]
congrats sir on your marvellous success...
sir what is your opinion about this saying of most of the people that CSS is actually the 80% of your English learning and success?

Sir please suggest me, should i take IHC or some regional language? My optionals are Geography, IL and Forestry.

Go for regional language instead of IHC..if these are your options.

pls guide me for islamic history as opted in pcs sind going to be held soon

with best regards
dr.asma

hello sir. 6 months are enough for css preparation

asalam o alikum sir,

i am MASTERS with political science&IR from international islamic university. already attempted PMS.KPK 2013. but it didnt go well..
so now for next plan:

i have opted these subjects for both CSS and PMS 2016... please help me in making definite and best combination.

public administration/Int'l Law
IR
european history
geography.

while second combination is

public ad
IR
Journalism
geography
panjabi

[QUOTE=Xcalibre;703459]Islamic History is more scoring and if you have an interest go for it it 'll help in islamic as well and also you 'll aware of out past which was so glorious[/QUOTE]

can you tell me what is highest scoring of indo.pak and islamic history and also europeon history... m in a fuss between these three... please help me out