It was a nice paper as it covered all topics from ir, journalism, sociology, islamiat, management......

So i think one should have done well in it...

i 8mpted Hurdles in our way to become a Truely Independent Nation ..

OUTLINE :

1. Introduction

2. Definition of a State

3. Are we a Truely Independent State?

4. Hurdles in our our way
1. Dependence on the West
2. Lack of Sincere Leadership
3. Political Instability
4. Domestic Termoil (Bad Living standards, Human Rights Violations, Terrorism)
5. Bad Eonomic Conditions

5. Solutions (discussed collectively and briefly)

6. Conclusion (ending on a positive nd hopeful note)

Please check and let me know if I can pass this essay paper.

Essay: Disaster management and government preparedness

Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Overview of disaster management and govt. response
3. Short history of world disasters (Haiti, Tsunami, 2005, 2010 floods)
4. Causes of disasters:

• Geo climatic condition
• Global warming
• Industrial revolution

5. Effects of disasters:

• Economy crippled
• Human losses
• Food crisis
• Corruption due to mismanagement
• Wastage of agricultural land
• Political pressure

6. Problems faced by government due to un preparedness:

• Mitigation problem
• Lack of information sharing
• Lack of cohesive policy
• Infrastructural problems
• Heavy dependence on AID
• Funds disbursement issue

7. Govt. preparedness for disasters:

• Departmental level (NDMA, PDMA, Weather forecasting departments)
• Higher level preparedness

- Lack of national policy for disaster management
- Weak legislative framework
- Political wrangling

• Individual level preparedness

8. Measures to be taken for government preparedness:

• Geological survey of country
• Demarcation of disaster prone areas
• Construction of rehab centers
• Evacuation of disaster prone to safe migration
• National cohesive policy planning
• Provincial disaster management departments restructuring
• International assistance
• Annual budget allocation
• Accountability of involved departments
• Awareness through media
• Syllabus revival to include disaster related education at degree levels

9. Analysis
10. Conclusion

My essay introduction goes likes this, I started with an analogy to best describe the situation.

Introduction:

“Pakistan’s elite were not interested in rescuing flood victims instead everyone was interested to have snaps with me. Even Prime Minister called his family from Lahore on government expenses to have a photo session with me. I was surprised to see the dining table full of expensive items.” – Angelena Jolie reports to United Nations presents a dismal picture of disaster management and government preparedness.

Please check and let me know if I can pass this essay paper. I will passionately wait for your comments and response.

Can any body explain this

"The time we live in is the winter of the world."

Thanks

my essay was on disaster management....


what is disaster?
what is disaster management?
definition of disaster from U.N

then i gave the importance of disaster management for a country like pakistan

cyclone bhola hit east pakistan nov 1970 .. east pakistanis not helped...and in a year a new state was formed

earthquake 2005 ....jammat ud dawa ( banned outfit) was running its mobile ambulances ...no govt machinery ...and now it has a huge following in northern areas..

then i wrote about hirschman book EXIT,VOICE and SOCIETY ...he tells what do people do when they r unhappy with the state i wrote that they will definitely be duped by terrorists to vent their anger...


then i described the disaster management cycle : pre ,during and post disaster...

then i described about goverment's preparedness in the light of reports published by various organizations.....like world disaster management forum..national geographic...european commission on medium range weather forecasting....

then i described suggestions:
overhauling of ERC,FFC,PMD
started from : mapping the course of river( also mentioned wilful breached and its investigation. because without it the course of river cannot be mapped)

then i described flood zoning policy ( like the one in earthquake zones)
then i wrote "crisis is too important an opportunity to be wasted" i described how this zoning policy can be used to implement the elusive land reforms and curtailing the power of feudal lords...

other i dont remember


seniors please comment

It was a quite easy paper and quite predictable too. I was in position to attempt at least 4 of the topics. I selected my topic by writing down the outlines of all 4 essays that were number 1,5,6 and 9 in rough and then thought that on which i can give my best. I selected the first topic and wrote about 1850 words and I would say I am very much satisfied by my effort. Here is my ouitline on Truth is a rare commodity despite the freedom enjoyed by the print and electronic media

Introduction
What is media
What is free media
A brief history of media's freedom
Positives of media
Fourth pillar of state
Puts moral check on policy makers
Arouses awareness among masses
Provides analysis of different issues
Negatives of media
Basis motive is profit earning
Sensationalizing of news
Yellow jounalism
Often allies with the government or opposition to exploit others
Propoganda tools
Media persons as black mailers
Suggestions
There should be some rule to ensure the authenticity of news
Media should be answerable to some authority
Media Should realize its responsibility
Conclusion

There were some other points also which I do not remember now. I gave examples in both positive and negative roles of media but the emphasis of essay was on negative role of media. Please pray for me.

And Farah and those whose paper did not went well do not worry and put your emphasis on the coming papers. Good luck to all.

Regards,

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It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself!!!!

@ Sadia:

I'll agree with Umar Abbas, because your outline was more about communication, anyways Lets Hope for the best, its my 1st attempt so i cant judge anyone else... may be i am wrong :/

not easy at all.............

nonetheless i had prepared disaster management it was quiet obvious i think.............

this time its not gona be long list of written qualifiers..............

Bhaiooo aur behnoo meri outline bi check kar do plzzzzzzzzz.....

http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-past-...2011-a-12.html

Mein intizaar kar kar ka thak ghaye hoon

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Regards
Sadia

Dear All!!!!!
The paper was tricky but not difficult, at least for a voracious reader.
I want to discuss one essay.It is:
"THE TIME WE LIVE IN IS THE WINTER OF THE WORLD"
A girl in the center said that she wrote about global warming in it.But i fear this was not the requirement.I think winter here implies the ruthlessness,tyranny,oppression and miseries that human beings are facing all over the world.winter has been used as a symbol of death.
Kindly do forward ur views about that. regards.