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Institute for Ionics - Institute for Ionics

11/09/2022

sources from where you can prepare CSS Current Affairs and Essay paper in a very comprehensive way.

1. issi.org.pk
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad

2. ipripak.org
Islamabad Policy Research Institute

3. thesvi.org
Strategic Vision Institute (SVI)

4. https://ndu.edu.pk/publications.php
National Defence University

5. World Times Magazine
6. http://pjia.com.pk

Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
7. https://www.ips.org.pk
Institute of Policy Studies

INTERNATIONAL
1. https://carnegieendowment.org
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

2. https://www.cfr.org
Council on Foreign Relations

3. https://www.economist.com
The Economist

4. https://www.foreignaffairs.com
Foreign Affairs

5. https://www.aljazeera.com
Al Jazeera

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29/06/2022

FIA Preparation Written Method.

1. Islamiat, PakStudies, General Knowledge
Caravan General Knowledge, JWT One-liner (GK, Isl, Pakstudy)
very important books.
Websites: Pakmcqs, Testpointpk, and McqsPlanet.

2. I.Q
G*T book, Dogar's Unique Super Intelligence Tests Book, The
Ultimate IQ by Philip J. Carter.
Websites: IndiaBix, Examveda, Mastguru, and Youtube channels.

3. English
Wren and Martin, Hafiz Karim daad Chugtai and BA English
Grammar.
Precise By R Dhillon.
Youtube Channels. Rani mam, Sumita Roy, and Sandeep Dubey.
4. Computer
Intro to ICT Book BS level.
Website: Examveda and Youtube Channels (Indian Channels).

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need for tomorrow.

25/06/2022

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Comprehensive GK Notes By AC Akhtar Malik (PMS 2019 & 2020 Twice GK Topper) - Google Drive

18/06/2022

For those, who are going to take Assistant Director Intelligence Bureau Test in future, these are the Sources to prepare for this test.

Books:

1. Caravan's 1 Paper MCQs by Ch Ahmad Najib (Latest Edition)
Or,
2. Big Book of FPSC by Jahangir World Times

Websites:

For Arithmetic Portion
1. www.indiabix.com
2. www.mastguru.com

For General Science
www.sheir.org

For Islamic studies, Current Affairs and GK
www.pakmcqs.com

Some Past Papers to have a clear Idea.
lastly purchase a book consisting all past papers as well as material specifically isolated for AD (IB) Post.

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30/12/2021

Competitive Examination CSS 2022 MPT - Public Notice (30-12-2021)

28/07/2021

Some websites for sources,references and for data collection...

1. For climate change .
*United nations framework convention on climate change*

2. For general data of Pakistan like, social statistics, agriculture statistics,labour,poverty sports etc
*Pakistan bureau of statistics.*

3.for Pakistan affairs
*Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)*

4.for data of corruption at international level.
*Transpiracy international website*

5.
*CIA fact book website*

6.for gender issues .
*Gender gap index website*

7. For Economics
*Economic survey of Pakistan*

8.
*Ministry of finance website*

9.
*IMF website*

10.
*UNFPO website*

11.
*LMO website*

12.
*Google scholar*

13.for poverty in Pakistan.
*Ehsas program website*

14.
*State bank of Pakistan website*

15.
*World bank website*

16.
*Institute of strategic studies Islamabad*

17.
*Strategic vision institute SVI*

27/07/2021

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16/07/2021

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07/07/2021

Hybrid War Threats and Essence of Perception Management: Challenges for Pakistan

Ajmal Abbasi

Citation: Ajmal Abbasi, “Hybrid War Threats and Essence of Perception Management: Challenges for Pakistan,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 1-25,

https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200201.

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia and beyond: Apprehensions, Risks and Opportunities

Murad Ali

Citation: Murad Ali, “China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia and beyond: Apprehensions, Risks and Opportunities,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 26-52,

https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.20002.

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Mapping Militant Manifestations in Balochistan

Maryam Azam

Citation: Maryam Azam, “Mapping Militant Manifestations in Balochistan,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 53-87,

https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200203.

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Beyond The Indus Waters Treaty: A Study of Pakistan’s Transboundary Water Rights against India under Customary International Law

Sana Taha Gondal

Citation: Sana Taha Gondal, “Beyond The Indus Waters Treaty: A Study of Pakistan’s Transboundary Water Rights against India under Customary International Law,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 88-117,

https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200204.

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Arms Control in Crisis: An Assessment of Contemporary Trends

Sufian Ullah

Citation: Sufian Ullah, “Arms Control in Crisis: An Assessment of Contemporary Trends,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 118-147,

https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200205.

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Book Review
Barack Obama, A Promised Land (New York: Penguin Random House, LLC, 2020), 902.

Reviewed by Raashid Wali Janjua

IPRI Publications

ipripak.org

07/07/2021

https://www.globalvillagespace.com/afghanistan-freedom-on-the-horizon/

Afghanistan: Freedom on the horizon If the Peace Process fails, Afghanistan falls into an abyss of chaos, an eventuality for which Pakistan appears to be least prepared.

05/07/2021

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/6/30/the-climate-crisis-is-a-crime-story

The climate crisis is a crime story Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price.

11/06/2021

BUDGET 2021-22 BULLET POINTS 😊

11-6-2021

1- Self Assessment Scheme to be revived
2- Third-Party audit introduced
3- Automated based selection for audit
4- Income and expenditure-based tax system to be introduced
5- Information technology to be used for non-filers
6- No harassment by any official to taxpayers
7- Salaried person no new taxes
8- GST net to be increased and all wholesaler and retailer will be brought in a scheme
9- Prizes will be given to sales tax payees receipt owners
10- To introduce a simple tax return form
11- Sales tax and FED changes introduced
12- Small business turnover tax increased to 10 Million rupees having tax credits
13- Cars up to 850cc car FED abolished and sales tax decreased to 12.5% and VAT abolished.
14- IT services, zero-rated introduced
15- Locally Electronic cars sales tax decrease to 1%, VAT exempted, Fed exempted
16- Special Technology zones will be introduced and for their related imports will be exempted
17- Telecom --- FED exempted, Sales tax from 17 to 165, Merchant discount abolished
18- Tier 1 Retailers ---price scheme introduced for POS schemes
19- INCOME TAX—The inquiry system will be abolished
20- Show cause time increase to 20 days
21- Third-party audit is introduced to curtail powers of assessing officers
22- Automated system for Refund will be introduced
23- ADR again to be revived
24- WHT decrease by 40%
25- Direct and Indirect taxes are a burden and making compliance difficult thereof
26- The documented sector is deducting 38 clauses and from this 12 clauses deleted
27- WHT deleted from banking transaction, Stock Exchange, Travelling, Mobile phone (decrease); Minerals, Credit Cards, etc.
28- Decrease in WHT in oil field, tourism, etc
29- Disposal of securities Capital Gain Tax is decreased to 12.5%
30- Individual and AOP turnover tax increased to 100 Million
31- Turnover tax Rate decrease to 1.25% of turnover
32- Installation of POS machine will get a tax credit
33- Fix Tax Scheme for SME’s
34- Special tax regime for Manufacturers
35- One-page tax return to be introduced for SME’s
36- Services from Banking channel receipts, tax to be lower down
37- Tax Credit on IT sectors under section 100C
38- Special economic zone, tax on turnover now exempted
39- Future commodities market reduced tax to 3%
40- Telecommunication sector as industrial undertaking
41- Many changes in Custom Act for cars below 850 cc, motorcycles, electronic cars, etc
42- Relief to the textile sector
43- More than 300 Pharmaceuticals materials—custom duty exempt including syringes, etc.
44- Leather industry material and dairy industry will get relief through changes in Tariff
45- Increase in Regulatory duty on mobile rejected by PM
46- My car policy introduced
47- Minimum salary increase to rs. 20000/-
48- Government servant to be allowed 10% Adhoc Allowances
49- Pensioners will get 10% more
50- Many incentives for Stock Exchange, Housing, Autos, Agriculture, Health, Services, IT sector, Students, Individuals, Govt. Servants, etc

09/06/2021

PDF Download Link: https://www.csstimes.pk/current-affairs-cloud-jun-09-2021/

09/06/2021

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05/06/2021

Pros And Cons Of Globalization | The Authentic Post

03/06/2021

https://theauthenticpost.com/pros-and-cons-of-globalization/

Pros And Cons Of Globalization | The Authentic Post Globalization is a multifaceted concept that represents the increasing integration of economics, communications and culture across the national boundaries. Do

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23/01/2021

Best online sources for and IR for

International
https://www.cfr.org/
https://www.brookings.edu/
https://www.hudson.org/

National
http://issi.org.pk/
https://ipripak.org/
https://jinnah-institute.org/

Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher.

19/01/2021

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CSS Notes Files

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19/01/2021

Accounting - Google Drive

14/01/2021

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05/01/2021

The must-reads you have missed for CSS 2021; deep-dive into very essential topics for Current Affairs and Pakistan Affairs papers.

1) Updated from FY 2019-20
Outline:
1. Geography of Pakistan
1.1 Topography of Pakistan
1.1.1 The northern & north western mountains
1.1.2. The western mountains
1.1.3. The Baluchistan plateau
1.1.4. Potwar plateau and salt range
1.1.5. The Indus plain
1.1.6. Desert areas
2. Society of Pakistan
2.1. Definition of Culture
2.2. Pakistani culture as a Islamic culture
2.3. Salient Features of Pakistani culture
3. Natural Resources in Pakistan
4. Agriculture of Pakistan (Problems & Solutions)
5. Industrial Sector in Pakistan
Here's link 🔗: https://www.facebook.com/305557069577528/posts/2181156128684270/

2) Post-Pandemic World Order & Geopolitics (Edited and Compiled by Aamir Mahar). Download: https://www.facebook.com/305557069577528/posts/2173135719486311/

3) The Single National Curriculum (SNC) - A step towards National Integration?
Outline: What are four essential components of the SNC? How does this curriculum bring social cohesion and national integration? What are the possible challenges in implementation? Will Pakistan be able to afford to digitise education systems and provide internet for rural areas under the SNC?
Here's link: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/12/28/1361/

4) Biden's Foreign Policy & Pak-US Ties
Outline: This special report covers everything on the US policy under Biden from its domestic to international outlook, specially in South Asia with special focus on the entire gambit of Pak-US relations and the Afghan conundrum.
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/12/19/special-report-bidens-foreign-policy-pak-us-ties/

5) Iran, China, North Korea & Pakistan
Outline: How does the vast, uninterrupted territory that contains Iran, China, North Korea, and Pakistan has greater geostrategic importance today than ever before? What has been noted in the German report on the North Korea-Pakistan-China relationship? What does it mean for Israel? What are the implications of the Iran-China Deal for India according to Stephen P. Cohen's five factors?
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/15/special-report-iran-china-north-korea-pakistan/

6) The Thucydides Trap on the US–China Rivalry
Outline: Who was Thucydides? How can Thucydides theory that was used to explain the Peloponnesian War can also be applied to the growing tensions between the U.S. and China? Why the U.S. has failed to contain the rise of China? Why China has surpassed the U.S. influence in Asia?
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/14/special-report-the-thucydides-trap-on-the-us-china-rivalry/

7) Causes of the 1857 War of Independence in British India
Outline: Introduction, Context, Causes - Economic Frustration, Military Unrest, Religious Tensions, Social discontent, Political discontent.
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/11/special-report-causes-of-the-1857-war-of-independence-in-british-india/

8) Water Scarcity - How it has become a non-traditional threat to Pakistan’s security? Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/11/special-report-water-scarcity-a-non-traditional-threat-to-pakistans-security/

9) The Abraham Accords — From the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific ocean
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/10/the-abraham-accords-the-middle-east-to-the-indo-pacific-ocean/

10) Rising Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy & Multilateralism?
Outline:
1. What is the basic understanding and concept of nationalism?
2. What can be the possible definitions of nationalism?
3. What is the history of nationalism?
4. What are the categories of nationalism?
5. What is the theoretical perspective of nationalism?
6. What are the levels of nationalism?
7. What are the types of nationalism?
8. How has nationalism become a threat to democracy and multileralism in the 21st century?
9. What does nationalism mean as a value?
10. Conclusion
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/10/rising-nationalism-a-threat-to-democracy-multilateralism/

11) Governance Challenges in Pakistan. Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/06/governance-challenges-in-pakistan/

12) Understanding the Middle East Politics & Conflicts — its geo-strategic significance, history, present and future. Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/02/special-report-the-middle-east-politics-conflicts/

13) Putin's Ever-widening Array of Challenges
Outline: Why is Putin in trouble? What unrest now? Who are Putin’s opponents? Why go after Russian opposition leader Navalny? How badly off is Russia’s economy? What about the pandemic in Russia? What about the U.S. election?
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/11/01/putins-ever-widening-array-of-challenges/

14) Pompeo’s Indo-Pacific Tour (Written by Aamir Mahr)
Outline:
1. History (Backgrounder)
2. Mike Pompeo's Five-nation visit
2.1. India - a natural ally in containing China?
2.1.1. Understanding GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA and BECA
2.1.2. Implications for Pakistan
2.2. Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Indonesia & Vietnam
3. Conclusion
Here's link: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/31/special-report-pompeos-indo-pacific-tour/

15) Economic Corridors in South Asia
Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Economic corridors in South Asia
2.1. China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
2.2. Bangladesh-China-India Myanmar Economic Corridor (BCIMEC).
3. Significance of CPEC and BCIMEC for South Asia
4. Issues and Challenges of CPEC and BCIME
5. Recommendations
6. Conclusion
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/28/special-report-economic-corridors-in-south-asia/

16) Beyond the CPEC, Pakistan-China Relations
Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Current Developments in Sino-Pakistan Relations: Strategic Context
3. Regional Security and Bilateral Engagement
4. Growing Coordination at Multilateral Forums
5. Deepening Traditional Defence Cooperation
6. Defence Procurements from China Since 2014
7. Revamped Military Exercises
8. Global Nuclear Politics and Bilateral Cooperation
9. Science and Technology Cooperation
10. Visible Trends and Likely Future Course
11. Conclusion
Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/27/special-report-beyond-the-cpec-pakistan-china-relations/

17) Modi’s ‘Extended Neighbourhood’ Policy & Implications for China. To read the report, click here 🔗: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/27/special-report-modis-extended-neighbourhood-policy-implications-for-china/

18) Understanding India’s ‘Indo-Pacific’ Strategy. To read this report, click here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/27/special-report-indias-indo-pacific-strategy/

19) Pakistan-US Foreign Policies in the Trump Era. To read this report, click here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/26/special-report-pakistan-us-foreign-policies-in-the-trump-era/

20) South Asia’s Geopolitics & Interests of Russia. Read here: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/14/special-report-south-asias-geopolitics-interests-of-russia/

21) Balance of Power & its Change in Europe & Asia
Outline:
1. Understanding the term ‘Balance of Power (BoP)’
2. Change of Balance of Power in Europe & Asia
3. Transition of Balance of Power from Unipolar to Multipolar World Order
4. United States and the Changing World Order
5. Decline of the Unipolar System
6. International players that can change the International World Order in 21st Century (an analytical approach)
7. Conclusion
Here's link: https://cssexamdesk.com/2020/10/12/balance-of-power-its-change-in-europe-asia/

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