I would also rather recommend you to do have I. law and Punjabi.
both are scoring.
in 2010 i had 71 in I. law.
I didn't have Punjabi then.
Now I have appeared with Punjabi and have found it very conducive to achieving ones goal of having good marks in written.

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I 've no interest in Interational Law

Farru said No need to change combination.

Now Finallyyyyyy..

Indo-Pak History
Punjabi
Muslim Law
Sociology
Journalism

Bas

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Mahvish,
First of all I will wish you loads of luck and InshALLAH ALLAH SWT will guide you in the right direction as the Lord knows better what is best for you.

Now coming to the point, while reading your posts i felt that your English is either weak or you cannot properly express yourself. First of all, you need to focus on this aspect as your writing ability and your grammatical correctness would play a pivotal role in your success. Most of the CSPs consider the Precis & Essay Writing part to create a difference between successful candidates and the not-so-successful ones. Also, as you are ambitious about foreign service your English has to be immaculate, so work hard on it. Reading profusely would do you a lot of good and also consider buying Wren & Martin and solve the Grammar exercises from there. InshALLAH you will see a lot of improvement.

Btw I have also started preparing for an attempt in 2012. Since, I am currently working as well so that makes my task a tad bit more difficult, but InshALLAH with the prayers of my family and my faith in Allah (SWT) i certainly feel i will be able to clear the examination if its in my best interest, just need the lady luck for that added advantage.

Aspiring for: Foreign Service
My optionals are:
Indo-Pak
Muslim Law
Business Admin
Sociology
Journalism

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Thank you for your pryers & reply & wishing you the same

Yes ! My Grammar is weak .. (I hate it since i came to know about it )

Now I am seriously working on this issue & Insha-Allah will be competent in it , soon.!

Expressions aren't weak ..

I can say that because my teacher complimented me, my expressions are good !

But still Will work on it by following your advice

And in Speaking i am Good with a good accent !

Thanks once again & Best of Luck !

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Well, I wanted to ask you one thing that why have you chosen Punjabi? Is it a scoring subject or you are genuinely interested in it?

I 've chosen it for both reasons !

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in 2011 journalism was amongst the least scoring subjects ? so is the trend changed should we prepare anyother subject ? plz guide

It's good to be passionate in life and in order to guide you, i ask you some simple questions. Why do you want to join FSP? What perception do you have about the intended career path you aspire for? I'm not a regular visitor here, don't get that much time. You can mail me on irfanb@yahoo.com

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Regards

Sinful Virtue

I don't know from where I have captured this dream But... Its my dream and Passion & that's all.
I will not illustrate my answer by saying blah blah.. I wanna serve etc etc But.. I wanna join it to cherish my dream.

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Best of luck Mehwash...