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Group-III: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Code No. Subject Marks
REVISED SCHEME OF CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 22. Business Administration 100
MAIN EXAMINATION (1200 MARKS) 23. Public Administration 100
24. Governance & Public Policies 100
A: COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600 MARKS) Town Planning & Urban Management 100
25.
Code No. Subjects Marks
1. English Essay 100 Group-IV: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)
2. English (Precis and Composition) 100
Code No. Subject Marks
3. General Science & Ability 100 26. History of Pakistan & India 100
4. Current Affairs 100 27. Islamic History & Culture 100
5. Pakistan Affairs 100 28. British History 100
6. Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of 100 29. European History 100
Major Religions (For Non Muslims)
30. History of USA 100
Total 600

B: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (600 MARKS) Group-V: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only) Code No. Subject Marks
31. Gender Studies 100
Code No. Subject Marks 32. Environmental Sciences 100
11. Accountancy & Auditing 200 33. Agriculture & Forestry 100
12. Economics 200 34. Botany 100
13. Computer Science 200 35. Zoology 100
14. Political Science 200 36. English Literature 100
15. International Relations 200 37. Urdu Literature 100

Group-II: (To select subject(s) of 200 marks only) Group-VI: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

Code No. Subject Marks Code No. Subject Marks

16. Physics 200 38. Law 100
17. Chemistry 200 39. Constitutional Law 100
18. Applied Mathematics 100 40. International Law 100
19. Pure Mathematics 100 41. Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 100
20. Statistics 100 42. Mercantile Law 100
21. Geology 100 43. Criminology 100
44. Philosophy 100
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Group-VII: (To select one subject of 100 marks only)

PAPER: ENGLISH ESSAY (100 MARKS)
Code No. Subject Marks
45. Journalism & Mass Communication 100 Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics
46. Psychology 100 will be given.

47. Geography 100 Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a
48. Sociology 100 selected topic. Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of
English Essay writing will be examined.
49. Anthropology 100
50. Punjabi 100
51. Sindhi 100
52. Pashto 100
53. Balochi 100
54. Persian 100
55. Arabic 100

Note-1: The question papers in Urdu or other Pakistani

regional languages (Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto and Balochi),
Persian and Arabic should be answered in the respective
languages. However, question relating with translation from
respective language into English or vice versa may be
answered as directed in the question paper.
Note-2: There will be two papers of 100 marks each of the
subject which carry 200 marks. In other subjects of 100 marks
there will be one paper. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration.
Note-3: Ratio of MCQs in compulsory papers for CE-2016
will be 20 MCQs in each paper except in the paper of Essay.
Similarly there will be 20 MCQs from each optional paper
except Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Note-4: The question paper in Islamic Studies OR
Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non Muslims) is
to be answered in English or Urdu only. All other papers must
be answered in English unless otherwise directed in the
Question Paper.
Note-5: Non Muslim Candidates may either opt Islamic
Studies OR Comparative Study of Major Religions as may suit
to them.
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PAPER: ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (100 MARKS) VII. Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and
The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.
candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence
SUGGESTED READINGS
Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

I. Precis Writing (20 marks) S.No. Title Author

A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough 1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge
flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title. University Press).

Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to 2. Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).
suggesting the title.
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The
Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)
II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS;
A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline-
Longmans)
specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.
III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)
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)

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.
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PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY (100 MARKS)  Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
 Population Planning.
Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks
IV. Food Science
I. Physical Sciences
 Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil,
 Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Minerals, Fiber.
Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
 Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather  Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality
Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and of Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
Weather Variations.  Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration,
 Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Food Preservation.
Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone
and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management. V. Information Technology
 Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar
Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable  Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data
use. storage, Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social
Media Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
 Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
 Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
 Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.
Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

 The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as
Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
 Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes. VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
 Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to  Basic Mathematical Skills.
pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.  Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a
 A Brief Account of Human Physiology. quantitative setting.
 Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue
 Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage,
their Causes and Prevention.
Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
 New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method
 Random Sampling
III. Environmental Science VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
 Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere  Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of
(Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a
Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics). conclusion
 Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air
 Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both
pollutants (COx, Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic
complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are
Compounds, Dioxins). Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone
sensible based on available information, including demonstration of the ability to
Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming). International agreements on air
apply logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information.
pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).
 Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants VIII. Mental Abilities
(Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal  Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,
Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids).
Drinking water quality and standards. mechanical, numerical and social ability.
 Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.
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PAPER: CURRENT AFFAIRS (100 MARKS) PAPER: PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and I. Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in
the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for
International Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.
reforms-- Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed,
Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational institutions-------Sindh
I. Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks) Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of
Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali
 Political
Jinnah.
 Economic
II. Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources,
 Social Agriculture, Industry and education with reference to characteristics, trends and
II. Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks) problems.
 Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia) III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
 Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia,
V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
Turkey)
VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
 Pakistan’s relations with the United States
VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan
 Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC,
VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
ECO, OIC, WTO, GCC) IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
III. Global Issues (40 marks) X. The Palestine Issue
 International Security XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of
 International Political Economy Pakistan

 Human Rights XII. Political Evolution Since 1971

XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror
 Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
 Population: world population trends, world population policies
XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration
 Global Energy Politics
XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
 Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest
 Nuclear Politics in South Asia XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty
 International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package) XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
 Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans. XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
 Millennium Development Goals, Current Status XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
 Globalization XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in
 Middle East Crisis
the Post 2014 era.
 Kashmir Issue
XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements
 Palestine Issue
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XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous PAPER: ISLAMIC STUDIES (100 MARKS)
and Current Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of
Economy. I. Introduction to Islam.
 Concept of Islam.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional
 Importance of Din in Human Life.
Amendments and Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher
 Difference between Din and Religion.
Courts.  Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them,  Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.  Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
SUGGESTED READINGS  Individual
 Diplomat
S.No. Title Author  Educator
 Military Strategist
1. Federalism and Ethnic Conflict Adeney, Katharine. , New York: Palgrave
Regulation in India and Pakistan. Macmillan, 2007.  Peace Maker
2. Labor, Democratization and Candland, Christopher, III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.
Development in India and Pakistan. New York: Routledge, 2007.  Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
3. Perception, Politics and Security in Chari, P.R. at al, New York: Routledge,  Dignity of Men and Women
South Asia: The Compound Crisis in 2003.
1990. IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:
4. The Future of Pakistan. Cohen Stephen P. et al. Washington:  Meanings and the Vital Elements
Brookings Institute Press, 2011.  Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
5. Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Hussian, Zahid. New York: I.B.Tauris,
 Characteristicts of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man,
Militant Islam. 2007.
6. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Jalal, Aisha and Bose, Sugata. Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)
Political Economy. New York: Routledge, 1998. V. Islam and the World.
7. Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Jalal, Aisha, Cambridge: Cambridge  Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
Asia. University Press, 1995.
 The Role of Islam in the Modern World.
8. Conflict Between India and Pakistan: an Lyon, Peter. California: ABC-CLIO,  Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.
Encyclopedia. 2008.  Rise of Extremism.
9. Back to Pakistan: A Fifty Year Journey. Mass, Leslie Noyes. Plymouth: Rowman
& Littlefield Publishers, 2011. VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam
10. Judging the State: Courts and Newberg, Paula R. Cambridge:  Concept of Public Administration in Islam
Constitutional Politics in Pakistan. Cambridge University Press, 1995.  Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
11. Pakistan: Manifest Destiny. Qureshi, Atiff. London: Epic Press, 2009.  Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh.
12. Pakistan, America, and the Future of Riedel, Bruce. Deadly Embrace:  Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)
Global Jihad. Washington: Brookings Institute Press,  Governance under Pious Khilafat
2011.  Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.
13. Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and Schofield, Victoria.  Responsibilities of Civil Servants
the Unending War. New York: I.B.Tauria, 2003.  System of Accountability(hisbah) in Islam
14. Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Shah, Niaz A. New York: Routledge,
Conflict: The Armed Conflict in 2011. VII. Islamic Code of Life.
Pakistan.  Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic
15. Making Sense of Pakistan. Shaikh, Farzana. New York: Colombia System, Judicial System, Administrative System,
University Press, 2009.  Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad
16. A Brief History of Pakistan. Wynbrandt, James.
New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009.
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PAPER: GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS) VII. Gender and Governance

 Defining Governance
I. Introduction to Gender Studies
 Suffragist Movement
 Introduction to Gender Studies
 Difference between Gender and Women Studies  Gender Issues in Women as Voters
 Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies  Gender Issues in Women as Candidates
 Autonomy vs. Integration Debate in Gender Studies  Gender Issues in Women as Representatives
 Status of Gender Studies in Pakistan  Impact of Political Quota in Pakistan
II. Social Construction of Gender VIII. Gender Based Violence
 Historicizing Constructionism  Defining Gender Based Violence
 Problematizing the category of “Sex”: Queer Theory  Theories of Violence against Women
 Is “Sex” socially determined, too?  Structural and Direct Forms of Violence
 Masculinities and Femininity
 Strategies to Eliminate Violence against Women
 Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender Development
IX. Case Studies of:
III. Feminist Theories and Practice  Mukhtaran Mai
 What is Feminism  Mallala Yousaf Zai
 Liberal Feminism
 Shermin Ubaid Chinoy
 Radical Feminism
 Marxist/Socialist Feminism
SUGGESTED READINGS
 Psychoanalytical Feminism
 Men’s Feminism S.No. Title Author
 Postmodern Feminism
1. Theories of Women Studies Eds., Bowles. Gloria and
IV. Feminist Movements Renate D. Klein

 Feminist Movements in the West. First Wave, Second Wave and Third Wave 2. Introduction: Theories of Women Studies and Bowles G and Renate, K.
Feminism. United Nation Conferences on Women, Feminist Movements in the Autonomy/ Integration Debate in Theories
Pakistan. of Women Studies.
3. The State of the Discipline of Women Studies in Saigol, Rubina
V. Gender and Development Pakistan in Social Sciences in Pakistan
 Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender 4. The State of Women Studies in Pakistan in Bari, Farzana
 Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World System Journal of Asian Women Studies
Theory, Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.
5. Women’s Law in Legal Education and Practice Shaheed, F. and Mehdi, R.
 Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women in Pakistan. (ed.) (1997)
and Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of
Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs). 6. Locating the self: Perspectives on Women and Khan, N.S. et al.(ed.) (1998)
 Globalization and Gender Multiple Identities.
7. The Social Construction of Gender Lorber, Judith
VI. Status of Women in Pakistan
8. Queer Theory Lorber, Judith
 Status of Women’s health in Pakistan
9. Gender,USA, Harriet Bradley(2013)
 Status of Women in Education
 Women and Employment 10. Women of Pakistan: Two Steps Forward, One Mumtaz,Khawar& Shaheed,
 Women and Law Step Back. Farida(1987)
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PAPER: HISTORY OF USA (100 MARKS) PAPER: INTERNATIONAL LAW (100 MARKS)
I. Introduction:-
I. Nature, Origin and Basis of International Law.
 From ancient times to 1492  The Emergence of International Law, Early European Authors, The Nation-State
 Advent of the Europeans to British supremacy (1492-1606) System, The Enforcement of International Law, The Effectiveness of International
II. USA as a British Colony (1606-1783). Law, The Weakness of International Law, The Juridical Basis of International law,
The Future of International law and Material Sources of International Law.
III. USA as an Independent Country (1783 - 1819)
II. Relation between International Law and State Law.
IV. Expansion of USA: From 13 to 50 States (1820 - 1949)
 Article 38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice, Primary Sources of
V. Constitution of the USA: Salient Features International Law, Subsidiary Sources of International Law, International Soft Law
VI. Civil War between the North and the East (1850 - 1869)
III. State in General and Recognition
VII. Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)
 Personality and Statehood in International Law, The Subjects of International
VIII. USA’s role in the Two World Wars (1914 – 1918 & 1939 - 1945) Law, Recognition of State and Government in International Law, Recognition of
State and Government in National Law.
IX. Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA and USSR as the Two World
Powers. IV. The Law and Practice as to Treaties
X. American Role in patronizing UNO and International Organizations 1945 - 2012  The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
XI. American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole Super Power (1945 - V. The Settlement of International Disputes.
1990).
 Negotiation, Mediation and Good Offices, Inquiry, Settlement by the United
XII. International Concerns of USA: An Overview. Nations, Conciliation, Arbitration, The International Court of Justice.
XIII. The War on Terror: The Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 - 2012) VI. International Humanitarian Law.
XIV. Global perceptions of the USA.  International and Non-International Armed Conflicts, Non-International Armed
XV. Progressive Era: Reforms of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, Conflict, ‘Combatant’ and ‘Protected Persons’, Protection of Wounded, Sick and
Ship-Wrecked Persons, POWs, Civilians, Limitations on the Conduct of War,
XVI. The Great Depression and the New Deal Limits on the Choice of Methods and Means of Warfare.
XVII. Civil Rights Movement VII. The Use of Force
XVIII. United States’ role in International Conflicts  The Law before the UN Charter, The Law after the Charter, The Collective Use of
XIX. US Presidential Election Force, The Right of Self-Defence.
VIII. International Institutions
XX. The US Congress: Role and Functions
IX. State Territorial Sovereignty.
XXI. Separation of Powers: Check and Balances
X. State Responsibility.
XI. State Jurisdiction.
XII. Succession to Rights and Obligations.
XIII. The State and the Individual.
XIV. The State and the Economic Interest.
XV. Diplomatic Envoys, Counsels and other Representatives.
XVI. War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities.
XVII. Neutrality.
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VII. Approaches to Peace

PAPER: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (200 MARKS)
 Diplomacy
Paper—1 (Marks-100)  International Law
 Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime
I. Introduction
VIII. International Political Institution
 The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
 United Nations
 The Nation-State System
 International Monetary Fund (IMF)
 Evolution of International Society
 World Bank
II. Theories and Approaches  International Court of Justice
 The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism
Paper- II (Marks-100)
 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,
 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism. I. International Relation between two Wars
 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism  Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War

III. International Political Security. II. Cold War

 Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century  Decolonization in Asia and Africa.
 Power. Elements of National Power  Rise of United States and Soviet Union,
 Balance of Power  Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War
 Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis
III. Post Cold War
 Sovereignty
 End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New
 National Interest World Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity

IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation. IV. International and Regional Organizations
 War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War,  League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN,
Guerilla Warfare NAFTA, SAARC, SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.
 Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.  Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF
 Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan
V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries
V. International Political Economy.  USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU
 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism
VI. South Asia
 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse
 Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace
VI. International political community. processes between/among the states of South Asia especially between India and
Pakistan.
 Nationalism
 India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty;
 Internationalism Composite Dialogue; Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people
 Globalization contact; Trade; and Role of civil society
 Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord;
Post Cold War situation---Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring
Freedom; The Bonn Process- Withdrawal
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PAPER: SOCIOLOGY (100 MARKS) Drug Addiction, Child Labour and Abuse, Bonded Labour, Social customs and
Traditions affecting Women in Pakistan, Violence Against Women and Domestic
I. General Sociology Violence, Issues concerning the Elderly in Pakistan.
II. Sociological Theory:
1. Individual: Sociability or the sociality of man.
2. Culture: Meaning and Characteristics (Culture is variable, learnt, social, shared, Three sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic interactions and
transmissive, dynamic and adaptive), types (Material, Non –material), functions Conflict. Theorists: Ibn-i-Khaldun, Spencer, August Comte, Emile Dukheim, Max
(transfer of knowledge, define situation, provide behaviour pattern, moulds Weber, Karl Marx, Parson.
personality) and elements of culture (norms, values, beliefs, sanctions, III. Methods of Sociological Research:
customs).Culture and Socialization; formal and non-formal socialization,
transmission of culture, cultural relativism. Sub-cultures. Ethnocentrism and Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questionnaire Research Design,
xenocentrism, Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture. Multiculturalism, Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.
assimilation, and acculturation. SUGGESTED READINGS
3. Society: Meaning and characteristics. Community; meaning and characteristics.
Individual and society. Relationship between individual and society. Two main S.No. Title Author
theories regarding the relationship of man and society (i) the social contact theory 1. Sociology : A down to earth approach James M. Henslin
and (ii) the organismic theory. Social and cultural evolution of society (Hunting and 2. Methods of Social Research Baily
Gathering Society, Herding and Advance Herding Society, Horticultural Society,
Agrarian Society, Industrial Society, Post modern Society). 3. Poverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
4. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
4. Social Interaction: Caste and classes, Forms of social classes, Feudal system in
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