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Asalam-o-alaikum,

I understand that there is a seperate section devoted to compuslory subjects only. However, since everyone views new posts in discussion forum on regular basis, it will be really handy to have the list of books required for compulsory subjects posted in discussion forum.

I would also welcome any comments, queries or suggestions from other users regarding compulsory subjects.

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English(Precis & Composition)
1. Exploring the world of English
2. BA (english) Test papers specially if one can get of Punjab
University.
3. Direct Indirect made easy
4. Active passive made easy.

Everyday Science

Everyday Science Advance (Imtiaz Shahid)
Dogars Unique Everyday Science MCQs

Current Affairs

DAWN newspaper

Contemporary Affairs by Imtiaz Shahid
(atleast 2 or 3 latest additions as it is series)

Pakistan Affairs

Imtiaz Shahids or Rabbani Pak affairs
Struggle for Pakistan by I H Qereshi
British raj in india

Islamiyat

In English

Islam at a galnce by Islahi
Towards Islamiyat byDoggar Sons

Islamic ideology by SM Shahid

For last ten Suras Any good Tafseer

In Urdu
Islami Nazriya i hayath by Professor Khursheed Ahmad
for ten Suras Any Tafseer better is that of Maududi Sahab but u have to squeez it a lot.
Beside that articles on Islamic topics in on Friday in Daily Dawn and I think also in The News.

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Essay : Read Dawn extensively.Try developing you writing skills by writing an essay with in speculated time atleast once every week.

English Composition and Preci's: Exploring The World of English by Saadat Ali Shah (English Bible for CSS,must be consulted)
along with Wren & Martin (Grammer)

Every Day Science : Encyclopedia of Every Day Science by Dr. Zafar Saeed Chouhadry Published by Bhatti Sons.It covers JUST every thing an examinor may set in E.D.S paper.


Current Affairs: Read Dawn Extensively. Dont rely only on Books and Monthly Magazines. Albeit Dogars Monthly Magazine of current affairs is goog for Objectives.

Please do follow the Economic Survey of Pakistan and the Annual Budget thouroughly.ISSI quarterly, "Strategic Studies" ,may be consulted.

Pakistan Affairs: Bhatti sons, Dogars,Imtiaz Shahids or any book of Pakistan Affairs which covers alpha and omega of Pakistan Affairs. It would be better if the paper of History of Pakistan and India -II is prepared while preparing Pakistan Affairs.

Islamiat : Islami Nazria Hiyat and Islam its Meaning and Message are the ideal books for the preparation of ISlamiat.Dogars Islamiat book in English is translation of Islami Nazria Hiyat.

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Thanks For Providing Such Useful Info Sis
Could Uplz Tell Me Which Newspaper Is Better
The Dawn?
Or
The Newz?

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well u may add :

English Composition and Preci's: A better guide to english by b.r.mullick

Current Affairs: contemporary affairs by imtiaz shahid nd also development and security digest of FRIENDS Org, 88, St. 3, Race Course Road, Rawalpindi of mirza aslam baig

Pakistan Affairs: yeah u may add Pakistan Affairs of Ikram Rabani may also see www.storyofpakistan.com
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hi

regarding phrases and ideoms any good book ,please tell me.

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Asslamo alikum
English- Exploring the World of English bu Ilmi Kitab Khana
EDS- Advance Every day Science by Imtiaz Shahid
Pak Affairs- Pakistan Affiars by Muhammad Sohail Bhatti.
or by Ikram Rabbani.
However Struggle for Pakistan by Ishtiaq Hussain qureshi togather with Making of Pakistan by KK Aziz are better than all options if u can get them from the market.
I could find and read these two books after exam.
For islamiat Islami Nazaria Hayat (Urdu) plus look for pamphlets / some booklets/ book recently written on contemporary issues.
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Study english newspapers and magazines regularly and practice writing on different topics. Join any profession or field of ur choice .GOODLUCK
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NIce suggestions by Argus, Ameoba and Tabbasum brother.. But I would like to add for Everyday Science.

For EDS one should also go throgh the syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Biology of 9th to 12th and it will provide almost everything that is being asked in paper of EDS apart from Scientists and Inventions.
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English:
Practical English grammar by Martinent and Thosman
English Usage by Swan
Chambers Idioms

Pak affairs:
Pakistan afairs by M. Ikram Rabbani

Current Affairs:
DAWN
Monthly Press Review

EDS:
EDS by Carvan Publishers

Islamiyat:
Islamiyat for PCS/CSS by Laqa-ul-Mohsin


Dont forget to have MCQs of all the subjects by Dogar's publishers.
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