REVISED SYLLABI FOR

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, CE-2016

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

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Updated on: 7 July, 2015

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INDEX

Sr. No. Subjects Page No.

1. Revised Scheme of CSS Competitive Examination 01-03
2. English Essay 04
3. English (Precis and Composition) 05-06
4. General Science & Ability 07-09
5. Current Affairs 10-11
6. Pakistan Affairs 12-14
7. Islamic Studies 15-19
8. OR Comparative Study of Major Religions (For non
Muslims)
20-22

9. Accountancy & Auditing 23-27

10. Agriculture & Forestry 28-29
11. Anthropology 30-33
12. Applied Mathematics 34-35
13. Arabic 36-38
14. Balochi 39-40
15. Botany 41-43
16. British History 44-46
17. Business Administration 47-50
18. Chemistry 51-55
19. Computer Science 56-59
20. Constitutional Law 60-61
21. Criminology 62-64
22. Economics 65-67
23. English Literature 68-69
24. Environmental Science 70-72
25. European History 73-75
26. Gender Studies 76-78
27. Geography 79-81

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28. Geology 82-85
29. Governance & Public Policies 86-89
30. History of Pakistan & India 90-91
31. History of USA 92-93
32. International Law 94-95
33. International Relations 96-99
34. Islamic History & Culture 100-103
35. Journalism and Mass Communication 104-107
36. Law 108
37. Mercantile Law 109-112
38. Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 113-114
39. Pashto 115-118
40. Persian 119-124
41. Philosophy 125
42. Physics 126-127
43. Political Science 128-131
44. Psychology 132-133
45. Public Administration 134-136
46. Punjabi 137-138
47. Pure Mathematics 139-140
48. Sindhi 141-144
49. Sociology 145-146
50. Statistics 147-149
51. Town Planning & Urban Management 150-151
52. Urdu Literature 152-153
53. Zoology 154-155

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

REVISED SCHEME OF CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

MAIN EXAMINATION (1200 MARKS)

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (600 MARKS)

Code No. Subjects Marks

1. English Essay 100
2. English (Precis and Composition) 100
3. General Science & Ability 100
4. Current Affairs 100
5. Pakistan Affairs 100
6. Islamic Studies OR Comparative Study of 100
Major Religions (For Non Muslims)
Total 600

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (600 MARKS)

Group-I: (To select one subject of (200 marks) only)

Code No. Subject Marks

11. Accountancy & Auditing 200
12. Economics 200
13. Computer Science 200
14. Political Science 200
15. International Relations 200

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

Code No. Subject Marks

16. Physics 200
17. Chemistry 200
18. Applied Mathematics 100
19. Pure Mathematics 100
20. Statistics 100
21. Geology 100

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

Code No. Subject Marks

22. Business Administration 100
23. Public Administration 100
24. Governance & Public Policies 100
25. Town Planning & Urban Management 100

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

Code No. Subject Marks

26. History of Pakistan & India 100
27. Islamic History & Culture 100
28. British History 100
29. European History 100
30. History of USA 100

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

Code No. Subject Marks

31. Gender Studies 100
32. Environmental Sciences 100
33. Agriculture & Forestry 100
34. Botany 100
35. Zoology 100
36. English Literature 100
37. Urdu Literature 100

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

Code No. Subject Marks

38. Law 100
39. Constitutional Law 100
40. International Law 100
41. Muslim Law & Jurisprudence 100
42. Mercantile Law 100
43. Criminology 100
44. Philosophy 100

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

Code No. Subject Marks

45. Journalism & Mass Communication 100
46. Psychology 100
47. Geography 100
48. Sociology 100
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 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 discipline-
specific 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)

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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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 & ABILITY (100 MARKS)

Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks

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.

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

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 Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and
Acids). Drinking water quality and standards.
Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.

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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.

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
Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,
mechanical, numerical and social ability.

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SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Authors

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,
Solutions. 5th 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
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

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PAPER: CURRENT AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

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

Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

Political
Economic
Social
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)
Global Issues (40 marks)

nternational Security

nternational Political Economy

uman Rights

nvironment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord

opulation: world population trends, world population policies

errorism and Counter Terrorism

lobal Energy Politics

uclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security

uclear Politics in South Asia

nternational Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)

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illennium Development Goals, Current Status

lobalization

iddle East Crisis

ashmir Issue

alestine Issue

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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
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 …

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PAPER: PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

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.
Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO) and the Role of Pakistan
VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan
VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
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
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

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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.
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 South Jalal, Aisha, Cambridge: Cambridge
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 to Zaid Alahdad
Crisis-Breaking the Chain

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PAPER: ISLAMIC STUDIES (100 MARKS)

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

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)

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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REQUIRED READINGS

Sr. No. Title Author

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

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

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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)

28. Islam Aik Nazar Main Sadrudin Islahi

29. Islami Nazria e Hayat Khurshid Ahmadzzz

30. Islami Nizam e Zindgi aur us kay Bunyadi Tassworat Abul Aala Maudoodi

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

41. Women and Social Justice; an Islamic Paradigm Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad

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PAPER: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (100 MARKS)

Management
Defining Organization, Management, and Management in Organizations
Four Management Functions, Management Roles, Management Skills
Organizational Internal-External Environment
Management Planning, Goal Setting, and Decision Making
Strategic Management Process: Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Developing Organizational Structure and Design
Designing Adaptive Organizations
Managing Change and Innovation
Leadership and Motivation

HR Management
Role of Human Resource Management in Organizational Performance
Functions of HRM
Process and Methods of Job Analysis
Planning and Forecasting Personnel Needs
Recruitment and Selection
Training and Development
Performance Management and Appraisal: Methods and Processes
Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
Compensation and Benefits
Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Financial Management
An overview of Financial Management
Introduction and significance of financial markets, Differentiation between real assets
and financial assets, Types of Financial Markets, Role of capital and money markets in
economic development, Organizational goals and shareholder wealth maximization
perspective
Time Value of Money
Cost of money and the factors effecting the cost, Interest rate fundamentals and
determinants of market interest rate, Role of Time value of money in finance, Concept
of future value and present value, Making timelines, Annuities, Perpetuities and mixed
stream of cash flows, with and without growth, Present value and future value of cash
flow streams, Compounding Interest; discrete and continuous, Loan amortization

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Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements

Reading the financial statements, Horizontal and vertical analysis including common
size, ratio, comparative and index number trend analysis, Forecasting financials for
future decision making, Evaluating credit, management, profitability, risk etc using
financial statements
Risk, Return and Introduction to Pricing
Measures of Risks and return, Investment return and expected rate of return,
Standalone risk: standard deviation and coefficient of variation, Risk aversion and
required rate of return, Portfolio risk: Diversifiable vs. Market risk, Security Market Line
and CAPM, Calculating WACC, Discounting process for price determination, Relevant
risk and return for valuation
Cash flow and Budgeting
Significance of budgeting, Making cash budgets, Making financial forecasts, Difference
between profit and cash flow, Read and analyze Statement of Cash flow.
Capital Budgeting
Significance of Capital budgeting, Cash flow calculations: incremental cash flows,
Capital budgeting decision rules: NPV, IRR, MIRR, Return, Finding optimal capital
structure, calculating appropriate discount rate, Capital Rationing

IV. Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Management
Operations & Productivity
Operations Management (OM) as one of the Three Core Functions in an
Organization. Significance and contributions of OM in the field of management.
Future trends in OM and differences between goods and services.
Operations Strategy in Global Environment
Developing mission & OM strategies, Critical Success Factors (CSF), Aligning Core
Competencies with CSF
Process Strategy
Four Process Strategies, Process Analysis and Design, Process Mapping, Flow
Diagrams, Process Charts, Service process design, Process Re-engineering

Capacity Planning
Design & Effective Capacity, Capacity Cushion, Capacity considerations, Managing
demand, Capacity Planning, Leading vs Lagging Strategies, Single & Multiple
Product Break Even Analysis for Capacity Planning
Location Strategies
Factors Affecting Location Decisions, Methods for Evaluating Location Alternatives,
Factor Rating Method, Load-Distance Methods, Center of Gravity Method, Service
location Strategy

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Layout Strategies
Types of Layout, Layout Design, Fixed Position Layout, Process- Oriented Layouts,
Office Layout, Retail Layout, Assembly Line Balancing
Inventory Management
Role of Inventory in Operations, ABC analysis, Record accuracy, Cycle counting,
Inventory Models, Fixed Period Systems, Continuous Review Systems, Basic EOQ
Inventory Model, Safety Stock, Service Level
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to supply chain management and logistics
management
What is supply chain management and logistics management, Objectives,
Importance, Examples of supply chain management and logistics management,
Decision phases in supply chains
Supply chain performance
Achieving strategic fit, Challenges in achieving strategic fit, Supply chain cost,
Supply chain quality, Supply chain lead time
Supply chain drivers
Facilities as a driver, Inventory as a driver, Information as a driver, Transportation as
a driver, Sourcing as a driver, Pricing as a driver
Balancing supply and demand
Bullwhip effect, Demand collaboration, Information sharing in supply chains,
accurate response strategy
Supply chain coordination
Obstacles in coordination, Vendor managed inventory, Collaborative planning
forecasting and replenishment, Managerial levers to achieve coordination
IT in supply chain management
Role of IT in supply chain management, Customer relationship management,
Supplier relationship management, Risk management in IT, Supply chain IT in
practice

Marketing
Introduction to marketing
Developing marketing strategies and plans
Scanning the marketing environment
Analyzing consumer markets
Market segmentation
Managing marketing information
Branding
Product life cycle
Pricing
Managing distribution channels

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SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No Title Author

1. Management Richard L. Daft,
2. Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter,
Management
and NeharikaVohara
3. The Practice of Management Peter F. Drucker
4. Human Resource Management Gary Dessler and BijuVarkkey
5. Human Resource Management Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, Wright.
6. David A. DeCenzo& Stephen P.
Human Resource Management
Robbins
7. Human Resource Management Derek Torrington & Laura Hall
8. Essentials of Corporate Finance Ross, Westerfield and Jordan
9. Principles of Finance Besley and Brigham
10. Financial statement Analysis George Foster
11. Principles of Managerial Finance Gitman and Zitter
12. Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Brealey, Myers and Marcus
13. Advanced Corporate Finance Ogden, Jen and O’ Conner
14. Operations Management for Competitive Chase, Richard B., Aquilano,
Advantage, 2006 Nicholas J., and Jacobs, F. Roberts
15. Principles of Operations Management 2005 Raturi, Amitabh S., Evans, James R
16. Operations Management 2008 Heizer, Jay and Render, Barry,
17. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, and D.V.
Planning, and Operations Kalra,
18. Supply Chain Management: From Vision to Stanley E. Fawcett, Lisa M. Ellram,
Implementation and Jeffrey A. Ogden
19. Business Logistics & Supply chain Ronald H. Ballou
management
20. Principles of Marketing Kotler, Armstrong, Agnihotri and
Haque
21. Basic Marketing Perreault and McCarthy
22. Marketing a Practical Approach Peter Rix

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PAPER: CRIMINOLOGY (100 MARKS)

Section-I (25 Marks)

I. Introduction
Basic concepts used in understanding crime, criminality and criminal behaviour.
II. Understanding Criminology
Definition, meaning and scope of criminology; Criminology and criminal law; Crime as
social problem; Deviance, Sin Vice, Evil, Norms, Values; Security (Physical, Social,
Economic)
III. Crime and Criminals
Occasional criminals, Habitual criminals, Professional criminals, White-collar
crime, Organized crime, corporate crimes.
IV. Crime and Criminality: Theoretical Perspectives
Early explanation of criminal behavior
Biological Theories; Psychological Theories; Sociological Theories.
Social Disorganization theory
Strain theory
Social Control theory
Learning theory
Labeling Theory
Islamic perspective on deviance and crime.
Section-II (25 Marks)

V. Juvenile Delinquency
Meaning, definitions (Behavioral Vs Legal), Juvenile delinquent Vs status
offender, Official statistics of juvenile delinquency

VI. Juvenile Justice System

Role of police
Juvenile court process:
pretrial, trial and sentencing
Role of prosecutor, defense counsel, juvenile judge, juvenile probation officer
Juvenile correctional institutions; probation and non-punitive alternatives

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VII. The Criminal Justice System:

Police and its role
Trial and Conviction of Offenders
Agencies: formal and informal
Criminal courts: procedures and problems
Role of prosecutors
Prisons, Probation and Parole
VIII. Punitive and Reformative Treatment of Criminals
Corporal punishment, Imprisonment, Rehabilitation of criminals.
Section-III (25 Marks)
IX. Criminal Investigation
Principles of criminal investigation, Manual of preliminary investigation, Intelligence
operations, Data base investigation, Electronic investigation, Forensic Investigation
X. Techniques of Investigations
Gathering information from persons, Interviewing and interrogation techniques,
Criminal investigation analysis,
XI. Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Investigators
Stop and frisk operations, Arrest procedures, Search and seizure.
XII. International Policing and Criminal Justice Monitoring Organizations
UNAFEI, INTERPOL, EUROPOL, UNODC, UNICEF, IPA, etc.
Section-IV (25 Marks)
XIII. Modern Concepts in Contemporary Criminology
Terrorism, Radicalism and War on Terror
Media’s representation of Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Modern Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
Intelligence-led Policing
Community Policing
Private Public Partnership
Gender and Crime in Urban and Rural Pakistan
Crime and Urbanization, Organized Crime and White-Collar Crime
Human Rights Abuses and Protection, especially of Children; Women and
Minorities; The role of civil society and NGOs
Money-laundering
Cyber Crime
Role of NAB, FIA, ANF

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SUGGESTED READINGS
S.No. Title Author
1. New Perspectives in Criminology Conklin, J.E
2. Criminal Interrogation and Confessions. Fred, E.I., John, E.R.,
Joseph, P.B. and
Brian, C.J.
3. Theoretical Criminology George B. Vold,
Thomas J. Bernard,
Jeffrey B. Snipes
4. Modern Criminology: Crime, Criminal Behavior and its Hagan, J.
Control.
5. Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach James, B.
6. Security Studies: An Introduction Paul, D.W.
7. Crime, Justice and Society: An Introduction to Ronald, J.B., Marvin,
Criminology D.F. and Patricia, S.
8. Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law Seigel, L.J.
9. Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice Stephen, S.

Suggested Websites
10. International Society of Criminology (ICS): http://www.isc-sic.org
11. American Society of Criminology (ASC): http://www.asc41.com/
12. British Society of Criminology (BSC): http://www.britsoccrim.org/
13. European Society of Criminology (ESC):http://www.esc-eurocrim.org/
14. International Police Executive Symposium (IPES); http://www.ipes.info/
15. Asian Criminological Society (ACS):
http://www.ntpu.edu.tw/college/e4/acs/home.php
16. Asian Association of Police Studies (AAPS):http://www.aaps.or.kr/
17. Campbell Library: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/library.php
18. UNAFEI (Japan): http://www.unafei.or.jp/english/
19. Pakistan Society of Criminology (PSC): www.pakistansocietyofcriminology.com
20. South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV):
http://www.sascv.org/

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PAPER: GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS)

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

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

Feminist Theories and Practice

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

IV. Feminist Movements

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

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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

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 in Saigol, Rubina
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)

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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
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: HISTORY OF PAKISTAN & INDIA (100 MARKS)

Muslim Rule and Heritage in India (712-1857): Political History Arrival, foundation
and consolidation of Muslim rule in India, important rulers of the Slave Dynasty and
the Mughals. The Spirit and legacy of Muslim civilization, Art, Architecture and
literature, Public Administration under Muslim Rules. Sultans, Kings, Economic,
Social, Judicial, Civil and Military system during the Muslim rule, Industry, trade and
commerce under the Muslim patronage, Financial Administration.

British Rule in India: 1857-1947: British Imperialism, origin and growth of the East
India Company, Causes and effects of downfall of the Mughal Empire in India, War
of Independence in 1857:Causes and effects.

Constitutional and Political Reforms of the British Government (1858-1947)

and growth of the Political Parties –Indian Congress

IV. Muslim Struggle for Independence: Role of Shah Wali Ullah, Syed Ahmad
Shaheed and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards regeneration of the Muslim of South
Asia, All India Muslim League, Partition of Bengal, Simla Deputation, Lucknow pact;
Khilafat movement. Nahru Report Quaid-i- Azam’s Fourteen Points.

Pakistan Movement: Allama Iqal’s Allahabad Address 1930, and Round Table
Conference. The Congress Rule in the provinces-1937-1939, Lahore Resolution
1940, various Missions and Plans for the partition of the South Asia. Founders of
Pakistan: Quaid-i-Azam, Mohsin-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Ali Brothes. Sir Agha Khan,
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, etc.

VI. History of Pakistan (1947- Todate): Pakistan’s early Challenges—Quaid-i-Azam

as Governor-General, various attempts at constitution making.

VII. Military in Politics: Ayub Khan, Yahya, Zia–ul–Haq and Pervaiz Musharaf regimes,
Civil Military Relationship in Pakistan,

VIII. Separation of East Pakistan: Causes and Effects,

IX. Working of Democracy in Pakistan: Liaquat Ali Khan to Firoz Khan Noon (1947-
1958), Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s Period,(1971-1977),Benazir, Nawaz Sharif ,Revival of
Democracy: 1988-1999, Restoration of Democracy (2008 to date), Role of Major
Political Parties and Pressure Groups in the history of Pakistan.

X. Foreign Policy of Pakistan (1947-1999)

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SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. TITLE AUTHOR

1. POLITICAL PARTIES IN PAKISTAN: 1947-1958 AFZAL, M. RAFIQUE, 1986
2. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN PAKISTAN AHMAD, MUSHTAQ, 1970
3. PARTY POLITICS IN PAKISTAN: 1947-58 AZIZ, K.K. 1976
4. INDIA’S STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE CHANDRE BIPIN, 1989
5. CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHAUDHARY, G.W. 1959
PAKISTAN
6. WAVELL AND THE DAYS OF THE RAJ: CHAWLA, MUHAMMAD IQBAL,
BRITAIN’S PENULTIMATE VICEROY IN INDIA, 2011
7. NATIONALISM AND COMMUNAL POLITICS IN HASSAN, MUSHIRUL 1991
INDIA.
8. THE CHARISMATIC LEADER: JINNAH AND HAYAT, SIKANDAR, 2007
THE CREATION OF PAKISTAN
9. THECULTUREOFPOWERAND ILHAN NIAZ, 2011
GOVERNANCE OF PAKISTAN 1947-2008
10. MUSLIM CIVILIZATION OF INDO-PAKISTAN. IKRAM, SHAIKH MUHAMMAD,
1966
11. PAKISTAN’SFAILUREINNATIONAL JAHAN, ROUNAQ, 1972
INTEGRATION
12. CONSTITUTIONAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY KHAN, HAMID, 2005
OF PAKISTAN
13. THE MUSLIM POLITICS IN PUNJAB QALB-I-ABID ,S, 1992
14. THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF THE INDO-PAK QURESHI ISHTIAQ HUSAIN,
1962
15. THE STRUGGLE FOR PAKISTAN QURESHI, ISHTIAQ HUSAIN,
1965
16. PAKISTAN: THE FORMATIVE PHASE SAYEED, KHALID BIN, 1968
17. THE MILITARY AND POLITICS IN PAKISTAN RIZVI, HASSAN ASKARI
1947-86
18. PAKISTAN: A NEW HISTORY TALBOT, LAN, 1999
19. POLITICS AND THE STATE IN PAKISTAN WASEEM, MOHAMMAD, 1989
20. JINNAH OF PAKISTAN WOLPERT, STANLEY, 1984

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PAPER: JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (100 MARKS)

.
Introduction to Mass Communication
Concept – Definitions, Need/Importance/Purposes, Types of Communication,
Process of Communication, Basic Models.
Functions of a model, Evaluation of a model
Basic models in Mass Communication: -
Lasswell’s Model (1948)
Shannon-Weaver model
(1948) o Osgood,s model (1954)
o Schramm’s model (1954)
o Newcomb’s symmetry theory (1953)
o Westley-McLean’s model (1976)
o Gerbner model (1956)
Mass Communication Theories
Normative theories of the press: Schramm’s four theories and criticism on
these theories
Media as agents of power
The Spiral of silence
Media Usage and gratifications
Media hegemony
Diffusion of innovations
Powerful effects model: hypodermic needle, magic bullet theory.
Moderate effects model: two-step and multi-step flow of communication.
Powerful media revisited: Marshal McLuhan’s media determinism
Global / International Communication
The Historical Context of International Communication
Globalization, technology, and the mass media
Communication and Cultural imperialism
Communication Flow in Global Media: Imbalance in the flow of information
between North and South
McBride commission and its recommendations.
International Communication in the Internet Age: the new social media and its
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IV. Media and Society

Mass media and social change
Media as a social system: The balance between interrelation and
interdependence
Media freedom and its role for democracy,
The functional approach to mass media: four social functions of the media
Media as an awareness agent
Mass media and social representation
V. Mass Media in Pakistan:
Media system in Pakistan: historical, chronological, and analytical review
The system of journalism and the media system
Employer-employee relations in Pakistani media
Government-press relations
Press in Pakistan: The newspaper industry, from mission to the market
Electronic media: from total dependence to enormous power
The new 24/7 television: uses and abuses
The new radio: potential for change and the present performance.
The question of freedom and responsibility
VI. Development Support Communication
Theories of development support communication with specific focus on the
developing world
The dominant paradigm of development: historical, analytical perspective
The Alternative paradigm of development
Small is beautiful: community development as a snowball effect.
Globalization vs Localization
Glocalization
Social Marketing: how to infuse new ideas into a developing population
VII. Public Relations:
Concept of Public Relations
Historical development of public relations: from press agentry to PR
Public relation in Pakistan
Ministry of information
Press Information Department (PID)
Public relations and publicity
PR as a tool for governance
Private PR agencies and their structure

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Basic methods of PR: press release, press note, press conference

PR Ethics
VIII. Media Laws and Ethics:
History of Media Laws in Pakistan
Development of media regulations from British colonial era to independent
Pakistan
Libel, Defamation and relevant portions of PPC
PPO, RPPPO
PEMRA: establishment, development, and operational mechanisms
Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Citizens Media Commission: need, present status, and reasons for inactivity
Press Code of Ethics
Inability of the media to develop a code of ethics as an institution
The media’s quest for freedom and its inability to self regulate.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S No. Title Author

1. Broadcast Regulations: the German Example Metzger, Herbert. FES 1993.
2. Communication Models for The Study of Mass McQuail, Dennis &Windhal, Swen,
Communication, 2nd Ed Longman, 1982.
3. Convergence Culture: Where old and new Blackwell publishing Ltd, USA.
Media
4. Communication Theories: Origins, Methods Werner J. Severin, James W.
and Uses in the Mass Media 5th Ed Tankard Jr. Longman, 1997.
5. Diffusion of Innovations 5th Ed Rogers, Everett M. Free Press
2003
6. Ethics in Journalism: A Reader on Their Kunczik, Michael (Ed.). FES 1999.
Perception in the Third World
7. Handbook of International and Intercultural Gudykunst & Mody, Sage, 2001.
Communication 2nd Ed
8. McQuail's Mass Communication Theory, 4th Denis McQuail. Sage, 2000.
Ed
9. Media And Society into the 21st Century: A Blackwell publishing Ltd, USA.
Historical Introduction
10. “Media / Impact” Wads Worth/ Thompson Learning,
Belmont, CA
11. “Media Now: Communication Media in the Wads Worth/Thompson Learning,
Information Age” Belmont, CA

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12. News Media and Journalism in Pakistan Khan, Altaf. LAP Lambert
Academic Publishing. June 2011.
13. News Media and Journalism in Pakistan and Khan, Altaf. Peshawar, 2003.
Germany (Ed.)
14. Participatory Development Hasan, Arif, Oxford, 2010.
15. Political Communication in Britain: The Leader Palgrave McMillan, UK
Debates, the Campaign and the Media in the
2010 General Election, (Ed)
16. Political Communication in Asia, Roultage, NY.
17. “Precision Journalism: A Reporter’s Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham,
Introduction to Social and Science Methods”, MD.
4th Ed
18. Report and Recommendations of the Media FES, Islamabad, 2013.
Commission, appointed by the Supreme Court
of Pakistan, 2013
19. Reporting the Frontier: Media Capacity Khan, Altaf VDM Verlag Dr.
Building for Peace in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas Müllere.K. June 2011.
20. “Writing, Directing, and Producing Carbondale: Southern Illinois
Documentary Films and Vidoes”,.3rd edition Press, 2002.
21. “Directing the Documentary”, 4th edition Focal Press, 2004.
22. “Documentary Storytelling: Making Stronger Focal Press, 2007.
and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films”, 2nd
edition
23. Principles of Editing McGraw-Hill 1996
24. Journalism–Principles and Practices Vistaar Publications 2006
25. The Hand Book of New Media London: Sage
26. Applying Communication Theory for London: Sage
nd
Professional Life: An Introduction (2 Edition)
27. Controversies in Contemporary Advertising Newbury Park: Sage Publications
28. "Public Relations-Writing & Media Harper Collins College Publishers,
Techniques" NY
29. Telecommunications Policy in Pakistan” Telematics and Informatics
30. “Guaranteeing Copyright- Media Manager’s Media Manager Companion Series
Guide to Pakistani Broadcast Law” Internews Pakistan
31. “Model Freedom of Information Act”, 2001 Consumer rights Protection
Commission of Pakistan

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PAPER: POLITICAL SCIENCE (200 MARKS)

PAPER I- (Marks - 100)

Part-A (50 Marks)

Western Political Thought:

Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill,
Bentham, Hegel, Marx, Lenin, Mao, Gramsci, Karl Popper, Pierre Bourdieu, John Rawls,
Frances Fukuyama, Foucault, Derrida, Kierkegaard, Jean Paul Sartre, Rene Descartes.

Muslim Political Thought:

Al-Farabi, Al-Mawardi, Ibn Rushd, Imam Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, Nizam-ul-MulkTusi, Ibn
Khaldun, Shah Waliullah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Jamaluddin Afghni, Rashid Rida.

Part -B (50 Marks)

State System:

The nature and emergence of modern nation-state system, Islamic concept of state and
Ummah.

IV. Political Concept (Western and Islamic):

Sovereignty, Justice, Law, Liberty, Freedom, Equality, Rights and Duties, Human Rights,
Political Authority and Power.

Comparative Politics:

Political Socialization, Political Culture, Political Development, Political Recruitment,

Social Change, Civil Society, Violence and Terrorism in Politics, Gender and Politics,
Women Empowerment.

VI. Political Participation:

Political Change and Revolution, Elections, Electoral System, Public Opinion,
Propaganda, Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Lobbies.

VII. Political Institutions and Role of Government:

Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Political Elites, Civil and Military Bureaucracy.

VIII. Forms of Government:

Monarchy, Democratic, Dictatorship, Totalitarian/Authoritarian, Unitary, Federal,
Confederation, Presidential and Parliamentary.

IX. Political Ideologies:

Capitalism, Marxism, Communism, Socialism, Totalitarism, Fascims, Nationalism, Islamic
Political Ideology.

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Local Self Government:

Theory and practice of Local Self-Government with special reference to Pakistan,
Comparative analyses of systems of local governance, Public Administration and Public
Policy.

PAPER-II (MARKS-100)
Part-A (30 Marks)
Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems:

Political System of U.S.A, U.K, France and Germany

Global and Regional Integration

Globalization and Politics, Global Civil Society, Regional politico-economic integration

and organizational structure of the European Union, SAARC, ECO, International
Financial Regimes IMF and WTO.
Part-B (70 Marks)
Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems:
Political system of Turkey, Iran, Malaysia, India and China.
IV. Political Movements in India (Colonial Period):
Rise of Muslim Nationalism in South Asia and Pakistan Movement (with special reference
to the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam
Mohammad Ali Jinnah)
Government and Politics in Pakistan:

Constitution making from 1947 -1956, A comparative and critical analysis of 1956, 1962,
1973 Constitutions of Pakistan, Constitutional Amendments up-to-date, Federal Structure
in Pakistan, and Central-Provincial relations after 18th amendment,
Political Culture of Pakistan, Political Developments and the Role of Civil and Military
Bureaucracy, Judiciary, Feudalism, Dynastic Politics, Political Parties and Interest Groups,
Elections and Voting Behavior, Religion and Politics, Ethnicity and National Integration.
VI. International Relations:
History of International Relations: Post World War-II (WW-II) Period.
Foreign Policy of Pakistan: National Interests and Major Determinants i-e
1). Size/Geography
2). Economic Development
3). Security
4). Advancement in Technology
5). National Capacity
6). Political Parties/Leadership
7). Ideology
8). National Interest

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10). Social Structure

11). Public Opinion
12). Diplomacy.
13). Foreign Policy-making Process in Pakistan
Also External Factors like International Power Structure, International Organizations,
World Public Opinion and Reaction of other States.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy, 1947-2005 Abdul Sattar,
2. Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Ayesha Jalal
3. Military, Civil Society and Democratization in Akbar Zaidi
Pakistan
4. The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam Allama Iqbal
5. A history of Pakistan and its origins Christophe Jaffrelot,
6. Greek Political Thought: Plato & Aristotle Eearnest Barker,
7. Political Thought From Plato to Present Ebenstein
8. Political Thought in Medieval Islam Erwin I.J. Rosenthal
9. Constitutional Developments in Pakistan G.W.Choudhury,
10. Comparative Politics Today: A Theoretical Gabriel A. Almond,
Framework G.Bingham Powell,
11. Contemporary Political Analysis Garles Worth James,
12. A History of Political Theory George Holland
Sabine
13. Studies in Muslim Political Thought and H K Sherwani,
Administration
14. Modern Islamic Political Thought Hamid Enayat,
15. Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan Hamid Khan,
16. Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Hans J. Morgenthau,
Peace
17. Military and Politics in Pakistan Hasan Askari Rizvi,
18. Pakistan Foreign Policy: An Overview 1947-2004 Hasan Askari Rizvi
(PILDAT)
19. Pakistan and Geostrategic Environment : A Study of Hasan Askari Rizvi
Foreign Policy
20. International Politics: A Framework for Analysis Holsti, K.J.
21. Pakistan: A Modern History Lan Talbot,

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22. 21st Century Political Science: A Reference John T.Ishiyama,
Handbook Marijke Breuning,
23. Political Thought from Plato to Present Judd Herman,
24. The Political System of Pakistan, K.B.Sayeed,
25. Pakistan: A Political Study Keith Callard,
26. Pakistan: An Enigma of Political Development Lawrance Ziring,
27. Pakistan in the Twentieth Century Lawrance Ziring,
28. Pakistan: At the Crosscurrent of History Lawrance Ziring,
29. History of Muslim Philosophy M M.Sharif,
30. History of Local Government in Pakistan Masudul Hasan
31. Nationalism: The Nation-State and Nationalism Monserrat Guibernau,
32. Politics and the State in Pakistan Muhammad Waseem,
33. Government and Politics in Pakistan Mushtaq Ahmad
34. Making of Pakistan Noor ul Haq
35. Pattern of Government Samuel H. Beer &
Adam B. Ullam
36. Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present Paul Kelly (Ed)
37. Introduction to Political Science, Islamabad, Rodee Anderson etc.
National Book Foundation,
38. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy : An Historical Analysis S.M. Burke
39. State & Society in Pakistan Shahid Javed Burki
40. Islami Riyasat Syed Abul Aala
Maudoodi
41. Khilafat O Malookeyat Syed Abul Aala
Maudoodi
42. Ethno National Movements of Pakistan Tahir Amin
43. Politics, Parties and Pressure Groups V.O. Key Jr.
44. Democratization in Pakistan Waseem, M.
45. Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction Will Kymlicka
46. History of Political Theories (Three Volumes) Willaim A. Dunning,
47. International Relations: Politics and Economy in the William Nester
21st Century

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PAPER: PSYCHOLOGY (100 MARKS)

Nature and Scope of Psychology: Definition and scope, Psychology as a

Science, Schools, Perspectives, and Models of Psychology, Recent Trends

Biological Basis of Behaviour: Nervous System, Neuron and its function, Central
and Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System

Sensation and Perception: Sensory process, Perception, Gestalt Principles,

Binocular and Monocular cues, Illusions and Extra Sensory Perception,
Determinants of Perception

IV. Learning and Memory: Nature and Forms of Learning, Types of learning:
Classical and Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Extinction, Discrimination,
Punishment, Observational Learning, Theories of Learning, Types of Memory,
Process of Memory, Forgetting, Theories of Memory

Motivation and Emotion: Homeostasis, Factors affecting Motivation, Biogenic and

Social Motives, Measurement of Human Motivation, Theories of Motivation,
Emotions, Types of Emotions, Physiological changes in Emotion, Theories of
Emotions.

VI. Psychological Assessment: Attributes of Psychological Measures, Validity,

Reliability, Item Analysis, Norms, Modern Test Theory, Selection and Training,
Educational and Clinical Assessment, Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment.

VII. Personality: Determinants of Personality, Factors in Development of Personality,

Theoretical Perspectives, Personality Assessment and Techniques, Cross-Cultural
Issues.

VIII. Intelligence: Theories of Intelligence, Types of intelligence (IQ, EQ), Assessing

Intelligence

IX. Social Influence and Group Dynamics: Social Facilitation, Attribution,

Conformity, Obedience, Altruism, Attitudes, Social Norms.

X. Developmental Psychology: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional

development in Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age

XI. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: Concept and causes of Abnormality, Clinical
Assessment and Intervention, Different disorders such as Schizophrenia, Mood
disorder, Anxiety disorder, Personality disorder, etc. Psychological treatment
including different Therapeutic instructions.

XII. Organizational/Industrial Psychology: Leadership styles, Decision making, Work

motivation, Organizational Culture, Stress and Conflict at Work and its
Management, Organizational Socialization, Job related Attitude, Sexual
Harassment, Glass Ceiling, Human Computer interaction.

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XIII. Health Psychology: Beliefs and Behaviour, Models of Health Psychology,

Assessment and Intervention, Models of Stress, Chronic and Terminal Illness, Role
of Social Support.

XIV. Forensic Psychology: Psychology and Law, Investigation, Confession,

Eyewitness Testimony, Working with Offenders, Juvenile Delinquents, Drug
Addicts, Sex Offenders etc.

SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Applied Industrial/Organizational Aamodt, M.
Psychology
2. Introduction to Psychology Atkinson R. C., & Smith, E. E
3. Social Psychology Baron, R. A
4. Introduction to Forensic Psychology Bartol, C. R
5. Foundation of Physiological Psychology Carlson, N. R.
6. Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Coon, D., &Mitterer, J.
Mind and Behavior
7. Development Across the Life Span Feldman, R.
8. Introduction to Psychology Fernald, L. D., & Fernald, P.S
9. Introduction to Psychology Atkinson & Hilgard’s,
Fredrickson, B
10. Forensic Psychology Fulero, S. M., &Wrightsman
11. Foundation of Psychology Hayes, N
12. Introduction to Psychology Kalat, J. W
13. Abnormal Psychology Kring, A. M
14. Psychology Myers, D. G.
15. Psychology: Concepts and Connections Rathus, S.
16. Life Span Development Santrock,J. W.
17. Organizational Psychology Singh, P.

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PAPER: PUNJABI (100 MARKS)

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For subject of
➢ Criminology (100)
➢ Current affairs (100)
➢ English Essay (100)
➢ English precis (100)
➢ Gender studies (100)
➢ General science & ability (100)
➢ Indo pak History (100)
➢ Islamic studies (100)
➢ Journalism mass communication (100)
➢ Pakistan affairs (100)
➢ Physocology (100)
➢ Political science (200)
➢ Punjabi (100)

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