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Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination

REVISED SYLLABI FOR

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, CE-2016

FPSC, F-5/1, AGA KHAN ROAD, ISLAMABAD

Updated on: 7th July, 2015

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PAPER: ENGLISH ESSAY (100 MARKS)

Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics
will be given.

Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a

selected topic. Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of
English Essay writing will be examined.
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PAPER: ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (100 MARKS)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the
candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence
Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

I. Precis Writing (20 marks)

A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough

flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title.
Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5
to suggesting the title.

II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or
disciplinespecific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.

III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs,

Synonyms and Antonyms etc.

IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)

The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or
punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction
only, without making unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have
exactly the same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation
marks.

V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)

A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar)
shall be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite
meaning, as may be clearly directed in the question.

VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)

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Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally
confused in communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them
by first explaining them in parenthesis and then using them in sentences.
VII. Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and
figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge

University Press).

2. Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).

3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The
Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)

4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS;

Longmans)

5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.

6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)

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PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & (100 MARKS)

ABILITY
Part-I (General
Science) 60 Marks

I. Physical Sciences
• Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun,
Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
• Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather
Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and
Weather Variations.
• Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods,
Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and
Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
• Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy,
Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.
• Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
• Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,
Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences

• The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as
Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
• Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
• Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint
similarities and diversities in nature.
• A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
• Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue
their Causes and Prevention.
• New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method

III. Environmental Science

• Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere
(Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and
Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
• Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants
(COx, Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic
Compounds, Dioxins). Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone
Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming). International agreements on air
pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).
• Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants
(Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal
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Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids).

Drinking water quality and standards.
• Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.
• Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
• Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

• Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Minerals,
Fiber.
• Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of
Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
• Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration,
Food Preservation.

V. Information Technology
• Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage,
Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media
Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
• Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.

Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

• Basic Mathematical Skills.
• Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative
setting.
• Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage,
Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
Random Sampling
VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
• Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of
steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a
conclusion
• Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both
complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are
sensible based on available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply
logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information. VIII. Mental Abilities
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• Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,

mechanical, numerical and social ability.
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. Title Authors
No.
1. Asimov's New Guide to Science 1993 Isaac Asimov
2. Science Restated: Physics and Chemistry for Harold Gomes Cassidy
the Non-Scientist 1970
3. Eminent Muslim Scientists 1991 S. Fakhre Alam Naqvi
4. Exploring Life Science 1975 Walter A. Thurber, Robert
E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell
5. Exploring Physical Science 1977 Walter A. Thurber, Robert
E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell
6. Principles of Animal Biology 2011 Lancelot Hogben
7. The Impact of Science on Society 2005 Isaac Asimov, A. S. a. N. A.
S. a.
8. Fundamentals of Forensic Science 2010 Max M. Houck, Jay A.
Siegal
9. Forensic Science Fundamentals & Anthony J. Bertino
Investigation 2008
10. Physical Geography 2013 Harm J. de Blij, Peter O.
Muller, James E. Burt,
Joseph A. Mason
11. Physical Geography-Science and Systems of Alan H. Strahler, Arthur N.
the Human Environment 2009 Strallar.
12. Introduction to Information Technology 2005 I. T. L. Education Solutions
Limited, Itl.
13. Management Information Systems 2014 Ken Sousa, Effy Oz
14. Fundamentals of Telecommunications 2005 Roger L. Freeman
15. Basics of Environmental Science 2002 Michael Allaby
16. Food Science 1998 Norman N. Potter, Joseph
H. Hotchkiss
17. Environmental Science: Systems and Michael L. McKinney,
th
Solutions. 5 ed. 2013 Robert Schoch and Logan
Yonavjak
18. Environmental Science: A Global Concern William P. Cunningham,
2012 Barbara Woodworth Saigo
Books for Logical Reasoning
19. Logical Reasoning Rob P. Nederpelt, Farouz
D. Kamareddine
20. Elements of Logical Reasoning Jan Von Plato
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CURRENT
AFFAIRS
21. Reasoning Builder for Admission and Staff of Research
Standardized Test Education
22. Test of Reasoning Thorpe
23. Mental Ability Dr. Lal & Jain
24. The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and Edgar Thorpe
How to Use it
PAPER: (100 MARKS)

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and
International Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.

I. Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

 Political
 Economic
 Social
II. Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)
 Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)
 Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey)

 Pakistan’s relations with the United States

 Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC,
ECO, OIC, WTO, GCC)

III. Global Issues (40 marks)

 International Security
 International Political Economy
 Human Rights
 Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
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 Population: world population trends, world population policies

 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
 Global Energy Politics
 Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
 Nuclear Politics in South Asia
 International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
 Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
 Millennium Development Goals, Current Status
 Globalization
 Middle East Crisis
 Kashmir Issue
 Palestine Issue
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Pakistan Foreign Policy 1947-2005: A Abdul Sattar

Concise History, 2011
2. Issue in Pakistan’s Economy, 2010 Akbar S. Zaidi

3. Pakistan: A Hard Country, 2012 Anatol Lieven

4. Government & Politics in South Asia, 6th ed., Baxter, Malik, Kennedy &
2009 Oberst,
5. Introduction to International Political David Balaam & Bradford
Economy, 2010 Dillman
6. International Organization (Second Edition) Volker Rittberger, Bernhard
2012 Zangl and Andress Kruck
7. The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Mohamed Elbaradei
Treacherous Times (2011)
8. International Relations, 2012 Joshua Goldstein

9. World Politics: Trends & Transformation, Kegley & Blanton

2014-2015
10. Pakistan Beyond the Crisis, 2011 Maleeha Lodhi

11. Globalization in Question, 2009 Paul Hirst

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PAKISTAN
AFFAIRS
12. International Political Economy: Interests & Thomas Oatley
Institutions in the Global Economy, 2010
13. Politics and Change in the Middle East, 10th Andersen, Seibert, and
Ed., Pearson, 2012 Wagner
14. Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Feroz Khan
Bomb, (2012)
15. Pakistan and World Affairs Shamshad Ahmad
(Edition-2015)
16. World Times Magazine …
PAPER: (100 MARKS)

I. Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in

the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms-
- Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed, Aligarh,
Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational institutions-------Sindh Madrassah and
Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of Speeches and
statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
II. Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources,
Agriculture, Industry and education with reference to characteristics, trends and
problems.
III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
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VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan

VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
X. The Palestine Issue
XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of
Pakistan
XII. Political Evolution Since 1971
XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror
XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration
XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest
XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty
XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in
the Post 2014 era.
XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements
XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous
and Current Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of
Economy.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional
Amendments and Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher
Courts.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them,
Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Federalism and Ethnic Conflict Adeney, Katharine. , New York: Palgrave
Regulation in India and Pakistan. Macmillan, 2007.
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2. Labor, Democratization and Candland, Christopher,

Development in India and Pakistan. New York: Routledge,
2007.
3. Perception, Politics and Security in Chari, P.R. at al, New York: Routledge,
South Asia: The Compound Crisis in 2003.
1990.
4. The Future of Pakistan. Cohen Stephen P. et al. Washington:
Brookings Institute Press, 2011.
5. Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Hussian, Zahid. New York: I.B.Tauris,
Militant Islam. 2007.
6. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Jalal, Aisha and Bose, Sugata.
Political Economy. New York: Routledge, 1998.
7. Democracy and Authoritarianism in Jalal, Aisha, Cambridge: Cambridge
South Asia. University Press, 1995.
8. Conflict Between India and Pakistan: an Lyon, Peter. California: ABC-CLIO,
Encyclopedia. 2008.
9. Back to Pakistan: A Fifty Year Journey. Mass, Leslie Noyes. Plymouth: Rowman
& Littlefield Publishers, 2011.
10. Judging the State: Courts and Newberg, Paula R. Cambridge:
Constitutional Politics in Pakistan. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
11. Pakistan: Manifest Destiny. Qureshi, Atiff. London: Epic Press, 2009.
12. Pakistan, America, and the Future of Riedel, Bruce. Deadly Embrace:
Global Jihad. Washington: Brookings Institute Press,
2011.
13. Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and Schofield, Victoria.
the Unending War. New York: I.B.Tauria, 2003.
14. Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Shah, Niaz A. New York: Routledge,
Conflict: The Armed Conflict in 2011.
Pakistan.
15. Making Sense of Pakistan. Shaikh, Farzana. New York: Colombia
University Press, 2009.
16. A Brief History of Pakistan. Wynbrandt, James.
New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009.
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17. Powering Pakistan: Meetings Pakistan Robert M. Hathaway and Michael

Energy Needs in 21st Century Gugelman
18. Pakistan’s Energy Sector: From Crisis Zaid Alahdad
to Crisis-Breaking the Chain
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PAPER: ISLAMIC STUDIES (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction to Islam. Concept of Islam.

• Importance of Din in Human Life.
• Difference between Din and Religion.
• Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
• Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for: Individual
• Diplomat
• Educator
• Military Strategist
• Peace Maker

III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.

• Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
• Dignity of Men and Women

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:

• Meanings and the Vital Elements
• Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
• Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man,
Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)

V. Islam and the World.

• Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa The Role of Islam in the
Modern World.
• Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges. Rise of Extremism.

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam

• Concept of Public Administration in Islam
• Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
• Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh.
• Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
• Governance under Pious Khilafat
• Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
• Responsibilities of Civil Servants
• System of Accountability(hisbah) in Islam

VII. Islamic Code of Life.

• Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic
System, Judicial System, Administrative System,
Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad
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PAPER: ISLAMIC (100 MARKS)
STUDIES
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********** REQUIRED READINGS

Sr.
Title Author
No.
1. Introduction to Islam Dr. Hamidullah

2. Islam: its meaning and Message Khurshid Ahmad

3. Islam: The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub

4. Islam at the Cross-roads Muhammad Asad

5. Islam and the Economic Challenge Umer Chapra

6. A brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture M. Abdur Rahman

7. Administrative Development an Islamic Perspective Muhammad Al-Buraey

8. Quranic Sciences Afzalur Rahman

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9. Islamization of Pakistan Zafar Iqbal

10. Islamic Law and Constitution Abul A’ la Mawdudi,

11. Insan e Kamil Dr Khalid Alvi

12. Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo Mustafa Sabali

13. Islam Aur Tahzeeb -e -Maghrib Ki Kash Makash Dr Muhammad Ameen,

14. Aurat Maghrib aur Islam Serwat Jamal Asmai

15. Seerat-un-Nabi Vol. I Shibli Nu’mani

16. Islam and Secular Mind Edited by Tarik Jan

17. Khilafat-o-Malookiat Abul A’ la Mawdudi,

RECOMMENDED READING

18. Towards Understanding Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi,

19. Ideals and Realities in Islam Hussain Nasr,

20. Administrative Development; an Islamic Alburay Muhammad A.

Perspective, KP.L. London

21. Arab Administration Hussain Shah

22. The Islamic Republic : Politics, Law and Economy Hassan Dr. S. Farooq

23. Studies in Muslim Political Thoughts and Sherwani, H.K.S.

Administration

24. Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam Allama Iqbal

25. Islamic Political System in the Modern age: Manzooruddin Ahmad

Theory and Practice

26. Sovereignty-Modern and Islamic: Ilays Ahmad

27. Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives Donohue J, John A. and

Esposito L. John (eds)
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28. Islam Aik Nazar Main Sadrudin Islahi

29. Islami Nazria e Hayat Khurshid Ahmad

Islami Nizam e Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi

30. Abul Aala Maudoodi
Tassworat

31. Jadah o Manzil Seyyed Qutb

32. Islam ka Nizam e Hakoomat Maulana Hamid ul Ansari

33. Islami Nizam Dr Yousof al-Qardawi,

34. Bonyadi Haqooq Muhammad Salahuddin

35. Islam Ka Muashi Nizam Justice Taqi Usamani,

36. Tahzeeb o Tamaddon e Islami Rasheed Akhter Nadvi

37. First Principle of Islamic Economics Abul A’ la Mawdudi

38. Islamic Civilization Foundations Belief & Principles Abul A’ la Mawdudi

39. Worship in Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi

40. Let us be Muslims Khurram Murad

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PAPER: (200 ECONOMICS MARKS)

Paper-I (100 Marks)

I. Micro Economics

Consumer behaviour, Determination of market demand and supply i.e. concept of elasticity
of Demand & Supply, Static, Comparative Static Analysis, Distinction between partial and
general equilibrium analysis (basic level), theory of the Firm, Producer’s equilibrium,
Pricing of the factors of production

II. Macro Economics

Basic Economic Concepts, National Income Accounting, Consumption Function,

Multiplier, Accelerator, Component of Aggregate Demand, Labour Demand and Supply,
Un-Employment, Determination of equilibrium level of income and output (at least with
reference to two or three “schools of thought”), Inflation.

III. Money and Banking

Functions of Money, Quantity Theory of Money, The Fisher and Cambridge

Formulations, Systems of note issue, Credit Creation, Functions of Central
Banks, Instruments of Credit Control, Distinction between Goals, Operational &
Intermediate Target of Central Banks Policy, Concept of Reserves, Liquidity Premium,
Term Structure of Interest Rate, etc; Transmission Mechanisms of Monetary Policy,
Theory of Liquidity Preference. TVM, Capital Structure, Capital Restructuring, IS-LM
Analysis and The role of Central Bank, Money Demand and Supply.

IV. Public Financing

Government expenditure, Sources of Government Revenue, Privatization, Taxes and

nontaxes, Incidence of different taxes, Public Debt, Objectives, methods of repayment,
Deficit financing, General Equilibrium Analysis, Welfare Economics, Fiscal Policy.

V. International Trade

Theories of comparative advantage and Factor Endowments, Trade & Growth,

Colonialism, Imperialism and International Trade, Trade Restrictions, Economic
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Integration, Trade Policy, Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange, International Monetary
system, Custom Unions.
VI. Economic Development

Concepts of development, Human development, Historical growth process and

Development, Theories of development, structural issues of development, Income
distribution and poverty, sectoral (agricultural, Industry, trade and fiancé) issues and
development, environment and development.

Paper-II (100 Marks)

(Economics of Pakistan)

I. Definition and Measurement of Development: Characteristics of under

development, rethinking on the concept of development: Growth vs. Redistributive
justice, Absolute and Relative Poverty, Basic Needs Approach, Sustainable
Development, Environmental Degradation & other Issues.

II. Planning Experience of Pakistan: A critical evaluation of the strategy of economic

planning, governance & Institutions.

III. Agricultural Development in Pakistan: Changes in Agricultural Policies over plan

periods, Major Monetary and Fiscal measures to promote Agricultural development,

Green Revolution Strategy and its implications for growth and redistribution, Land
Reforms and changes in the Tenure System 1950—1980, Cooperative Farming, Rural
Development.

IV. Industrial Development in Pakistan: Early industrialization strategy, Creation

of Financial and Development Institutions, Major monetary and fiscal measures
to promote industrial development, changing role of public sector over the plan
periods, Evaluation of Nationalization Policy, Concentration of industrial income and
wealth, Evaluation of Import Substitution Policy and Export led Growth Strategy in
Pakistan.

V. Role of Foreign Trade and Aid in Economic Development : Trends in Pakistan’s

Balance of Payments, Terms of Trade, Changes in direction of trade, Trends in
Pakistan’s major exports and imports, Causes of significant changes in the trends,
the role of migration and remittances in Pakistan’s economy, costs and benefits of
Foreign Aid, Role of Foreign Investment.
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VI. Privatization, Denationalization, Deregulation: conceptual and operational
aspects. International comparisons. Pakistan Experience of Privatization.

VII. Interest Free Banking in Pakistan

VIII. Energy Policy of Pakistan

IX. Social Sector Development in Pakistan

X. Major Issues in Pakistan Economy: Energy crisis, Corruption, Bad governance,

External debt accumulation and dependency, Unemployment, Income inequality,
Inflation, Fiscal and trade deficits, Balance of payment issues, Shortage of irrigation
water.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. A Text-book of Economics Theory Stonier & Hague

2. Economic Development Todaro, M.P.

3. Under Development and Agrarian Structure Khan, Mahmood Hassan

in Pakistan
4. Economic of Islam Ahmed, S.M.

5. Economics Paul A. Samuleson

6. Factors in Economic Development Cairncross, A.K

7. Foreign Aid Theory and Practice in Southern Wolf, Jr. DC

Asia
8. Government Finance—An Economic Due John, F.
Analysis
9. Introduction to International Economics Snider, D.A, Paul Krugman,
Donimich Salvatore
10. Microeconomic Ferguson, C.E. & Gould, J.P.,
Nicholson, Mankiw
11. Macroeconomics Rudigar Dorubush and Stanley
Fisher Blanchard
12. Population Problems Theompson & Lewis
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13. Studies in Economic Development with Ghouse, A.
Special Reference to Pakistan
14. History of International Trade Findlay, R and O’ Rourke, K

15. Colonialism and Modernization Karl Marx Anchor books

16. On Colonialism Karl Marx and Frederick Engels,

17. Economic Survey of Pakistan Government Publication

GENDER
STUDIES

PAPER: (100 MARKS)

I. Introduction to Gender Studies

 Introduction to Gender Studies
 Difference between Gender and Women Studies
 Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies
 Autonomy vs. Integration Debate in Gender Studies
 Status of Gender Studies in Pakistan

II. Social Construction of Gender

 Historicizing Constructionism
 Problematizing the category of “Sex”: Queer Theory Is “Sex” socially
determined, too?
 Masculinities and Femininity
 Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender Development

III. Feminist Theories and Practice

 What is Feminism Liberal Feminism
 Radical Feminism
 Marxist/Socialist Feminism
 Psychoanalytical Feminism
 Men’s Feminism
 Postmodern Feminism

IV. Feminist Movements

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 Feminist Movements in the West. First Wave, Second Wave and Third Wave
Feminism. United Nation Conferences on Women, Feminist Movements in
Pakistan.

V. Gender and Development

 Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender
 Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World System
Theory, Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.
 Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women
and Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of
Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs).
 Globalization and Gender

VI. Status of Women in Pakistan

 Status of Women’s health in Pakistan
 Status of Women in Education
 Women and Employment
 Women and Law
VII. Gender and Governance
 Defining Governance
 Suffragist Movement
 Gender Issues in Women as Voters
 Gender Issues in Women as Candidates
 Gender Issues in Women as Representatives
 Impact of Political Quota in Pakistan
VIII. Gender Based Violence
 Defining Gender Based Violence
 Theories of Violence against Women
 Structural and Direct Forms of Violence
 Strategies to Eliminate Violence against Women IX. Case Studies of:

 Mukhtaran Mai
 Mallala Yousaf Zai
 Shermin Ubaid Chinoy

SUGGESTED READINGS
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S.No. Title Author

1. Theories of Women Studies Eds., Bowles. Gloria and

Renate D. Klein
2. Introduction: Theories of Women Studies and Bowles G and Renate, K.
the Autonomy/ Integration Debate in Theories
of Women Studies.
3. The State of the Discipline of Women Studies Saigol, Rubina
in Pakistan in Social Sciences in Pakistan
4. The State of Women Studies in Pakistan in Bari, Farzana
Journal of Asian Women Studies
5. Women’s Law in Legal Education and Practice Shaheed, F. and Mehdi, R.
in Pakistan. (ed.) (1997)
6. Locating the self: Perspectives on Women and Khan, N.S. et al.(ed.) (1998)
Multiple Identities.
7. The Social Construction of Gender Lorber, Judith

8. Queer Theory Lorber, Judith

9. Gender,USA, Harriet Bradley(2013)

10. Women of Pakistan: Two Steps Forward, One Mumtaz,Khawar& Shaheed,

Step Back. Farida(1987)
S.No. Title Author

11. Feminism and its Relevance in South Asia Saeed K, Nighat & Bahsin,
Kamla
12. Feminist Thoughts Tong, Rosemarie

13. Reversed Realities Kabeer, Naila

14. Gender Planning and Development Moser, Caroline

15. Electoral Politics: Making Quotas Work For Hoodfar,Homa&Tajali, Mona

Women. (2011)
16. The Gender face of Asian Politics Ayaz, Aazar &
Fleschenberg,
Andrea(2009)
17. Performance Assessment of Women Bari, Farzan (2002)
Parliamentarians in Pakistan
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18. Base line Report: Women’s Participation in Zia, Shahla & Bari, Farzana.
Political and Public Life (1999)
19. Freedom from Violence Schuler, Margarte (1992)

20. Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Report

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PAPER: MUSLIM LAW & JURISPRUDENCE (100 MARKS)

I. The Sources of Islamic Law
 The Quran
 The Sunnah
 Ijma
 Qiyas
 Ijtehad
II. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
III. Islamic Criminal Law

 Hadd
 Taz’ir
 Qisas and Diyat IV. Islamic Family Law

 Marriage
 Dower
 Divorce
 Separation by Repudiation (Talaq)
 Separation by Mutual Agreement (Khula)
 Judicial Separation (Faskh)
 Post-Divorce Maintenance
 Child Custody
 Succession

V. Islamic Law of Contract

VI. Islamic Banking and Insurance
VII. Islamic International Law
VIII.Islamic Law and Human Rights
IX. Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
X. Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

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1. An Introduction to the Study of Islamic Law Dr. Hussain Hamid Hassan

2. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Mohammad Hashim Kamali

3. Theories of Islamic Law Prof. Imran Ahsan Nyazee

4. Islamic Law of Contracts and Business Tahir Mansuri

Transactions
5. Family Law in Islam Dr. Mohammad Tahir Mansuri

6. Outlines of Islamic Jurisprudence Prof. Imran Ahsan Nyazee

7. General Principles of Criminal Law Prof. Imran Ahsan Nyazee

8. State and Legislation in Islam Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Gazi

9. Mahomedan Jurisprudence Abdur Rahim

10. Islamic Law of Inheritance Hamid Khan, Advocate

11. Munir” Principles of Muhammadan Law Munir Ahmad Siddiqui

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PAPER:
PAPER: SOCIOLOGY (100 MARKS)

I. General Sociology

1. Individual: Sociability or the sociality of man.

2. Culture: Meaning and Characteristics (Culture is variable, learnt, social, shared,
transmissive, dynamic and adaptive), types (Material, Non –material), functions
(transfer of knowledge, define situation, provide behaviour pattern, moulds
personality) and elements of culture (norms, values, beliefs, sanctions,
customs).Culture and Socialization; formal and non-formal socialization,
transmission of culture, cultural relativism. Sub-cultures. Ethnocentrism and
xenocentrism, Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture. Multiculturalism,
assimilation, and acculturation.
3. Society: Meaning and characteristics. Community; meaning and characteristics.
Individual and society. Relationship between individual and society. Two main
theories regarding the relationship of man and society (i) the social contact theory
and (ii) the organismic theory. Social and cultural evolution of society (Hunting and
Gathering Society, Herding and Advance Herding Society, Horticultural Society,
Agrarian Society, Industrial Society, Post modern Society).
4. Social Interaction: Caste and classes, Forms of social classes, Feudal system in
Pakistan, Social Mobility-nature of social mobility and its determinants in Pakistani
society, Culture of poverty.
5. Social Control: Mechanisms of social control-formal and informal means of social
control, Anomie, Alienation and social Integration-Means of social integration in
Pakistani Society.
6. Social and Cultural Change and Social Policy: Processes of Social and Cultural
Change-discovery, Inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan, Social
planning and directed social and cultural change, Effect of Industrialization,
Urbanization, Modernization and Modern Means of Communication on Social
Change.
7. Public Opinion: Formation of public openion, concept of opinion leader,
characteristics of opinion leadership.
8. Community: The rural community, Traditional Characteristics of rural life, The
urban community, Rural – Urban convergence, Urbanism, Future of cities in
Pakistan.
9. Social Institutions: The nature and genesis of institutions, The process of
institutionalization, Functions of Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education,
Economy and Politics.
10.Social Problems in Pakistan: High population growth rate, Rural –urban migration.
Issues of technical/vocational training, Deviance and street crime, Unemployment,
illiteracy and School drop out, Smuggling, Prostitution, Poverty, Drug Addiction,
Child Labour and Abuse, Bonded Labour, Social customs and Traditions affecting
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Women in Pakistan, Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, Issues

concerning the Elderly in Pakistan.
II. Sociological Theory:

Three sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic interactions and

Conflict. Theorists: Ibn-i-Khaldun, Spencer, August Comte, Emile Dukheim, Max Weber,
Karl Marx, Parson.
III. Methods of Sociological Research:

Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questionnaire Research Design,

Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Sociology : A down to earth approach James M. Henslin
2. Methods of Social Research Baily
3. Poverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
4. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
5. Master of Sociological Thought Lewis A.Coser
6. Sociology Ogbum &Nimkoff
7. Social Change and History Robert Nisbet
8. Feudal System in Pakistan Nawab Haider Naqvi
9. The Sociology of Rural Life Lynn Smith, T.
10. Sociology-Social Structure and Social Conflict Kerbo, Harold R. (1989).
11. Sociology: An Introduction to the Science of Koening Samuel
Society
12. Marriage and The Family Lee, Alfred Mclung and Lee,
Elizabeth Briant (1961).
13. The Design of Social Research, Ackoff, Russel, L. (Latest ed.)
14. An Introduction to the History of Sociology Barnes, H.E. (Ed.) (1966)
15. Pakistani Society Akbar Ahmad, S.
16. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
17. Sociology,10th edition John, J. Macionis. 2004.
18. Research Methodology Neuman, Lawrance (Rvs.
Ed.)
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19. Sociological Theory Ritzer, Georg, (1988).

TOWN PLANNING & URBAN MANAGEMENT

PAPER: (100 MARKS)

I. Definition of Town Planning, Goals and objectives of Town Planning: Town

Planning as a multi-disciplinary approach and relationship of Town Planning with
other professions.
II. Historical Perspective of Urban Planning: Planning of historical towns in the world.
Examples of planned towns in Europe, Nile Valley region, Euphrates and Tigris Valley
region and Indus Valley region (Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Kot Diji and Mehr Garh and
Gandhara Civilization).
III. Urban Rural Differences and Hierarchy of Settlements: Urbanization and its
effects on the environment of urban areas.
IV. History of planning in Pakistan: 5 year plans, Regional Plans, Master Plans etc.
V. Managing Urbanization
• How to manage urbanization
• Best Practices
• Land use classification policy
• Building and development control
• Removal of encroachments
• Introduction to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
VI. Housing community and Economic Development: To prepare professionals with
the skills and knowledge of equitable development. Commitment to expanding
opportunities and providing quality of life for disadvantaged groups.
VII. Public Policy and Urban Design Management: Solving social and environmental
problems using:
a. Economics,
b. Policy analysis,
c. Political science and
d. Urban Design
VIII. Sustainability, Environmental Policy and Planning: How society conserves and
manages its natural resources and works to promote development, while
conserving and maintaining healthy environment.
IX. Urban Information Systems: Use of planning related software and spatial analysis
tools and systems e.g. GIS, SPSS etc.
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Introducing Town Planning Clara Greed

2. Introduction to Town and Country Planning John Ratcliff

3. Town Planning for the Third World A.K. Bhatti

4. Contemporary Urban Planning J.M. Levy

5. Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Peter J. Loughlin,

6. Town and Country Planning in the UK J.B. Cullingworth,

Vincent Nadin
7. Town Planning in Practice Raymond Unwin,

8. World Cities and Urban Mike Janks

9. Urban Land Use Planning Philip R. B

10. Environmental Science: A Global Concern William P

11. Megacity Management in the Asian and Stubbs, Jeffery Giles

Pacific Region (Vol-2) Clarke
12. Dying Cities: Surviving the Urban Jungle Somaiya N

13. Handbook on Urban Sustainability Springer

14. Emerald Cities – Urban sustainability and Joan Fitzgerald

Economics
15. Growing Greener Cities Eugene Birch, Susan
Wachter
16. The Earth scan Reader in Sustainability David Sattethwaite
Cities

17. The Poverty Curtain Dr. Mehboob –ul-Haq

18. Reflections on Human Development Dr. Mehboob –ul-Haq