CSS Subject Guide - Compulsory & Optional (Science Background)
Compulsory Subjects (600 Marks)
- English Essay
Essay writing structure, argumentation, current topics. Practice outlines weekly. Sources: JWT
Essay by Hafiz Karim Dad, Dawn Editorials.
- English Precis & Composition
Grammar, precis writing, comprehension. Practice vocabulary and sentence correction. Sources:
Wren & Martin, Exploring the World of English.
- General Science & Ability
Covers basic science + IQ + math. Important for science students. Sources: Caravan GSA by
Ahmad Najib, Past papers.
- Current Affairs
Pakistan's foreign policy, global affairs, international organizations. Sources: Dawn, JWT Monthly,
Global Age.
- Pakistan Affairs
History from 1857 to present, constitution, socio-political issues. Sources: Ikram Rabbani, Pakistan:
Formative Phase.
- Islamic Studies
Islamic teachings, history, contemporary issues. Sources: Hafiz Karim Dad, Dogar Islamic Studies.
Optional Subjects (600 Marks)
- Gender Studies
Concepts: Feminism, gender and development, issues in Pakistan. Books: JWT Gender Studies,
Global Gender Issues by Peterson.
- Environmental Science
Covers ecology, pollution, climate change, Pakistans environmental policies. Books: JWT by Imran
Bashir, Adeel Niaz.
- Sociology
Study of society, institutions, culture, and social issues. Books: Horton & Hunt, Abdul Hameed Taga,
JWT Sociology.