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Here's a comprehensive course content for Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks) under Current Affairs

for CSS Exam, aiming for 100/100 marks:

*I. Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)*

*A. Political (6 marks)*

1. Constitutional developments:
- 18th Amendment
- 21st Amendment
- National Action Plan
2. Political parties and alliances:
- PML-N
- PTI
- PPP
- JUI-F
- MMA
3. Electoral reforms:
- Electoral Act, 2017
- EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines)
4. Governance and institutional reforms:
- Local Government Act, 2013
- Police Order, 2002
- Judicial reforms

*B. Economic (6 marks)*

1. Budget and fiscal policy:


- Federal Budget 2022-23
- Tax reforms
- Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act, 2005
2. Monetary policy:
- State Bank of Pakistan's role
- Interest rates
- Inflation control measures
3. Trade and commerce:
- Pakistan's trade agreements (FTA, PTA, IPA)
- CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor)
- Investment policies
4. Energy crisis:
- Energy policy, 2019
- Renewable energy initiatives

*C. Social (4 marks)*

1. Education:
- Education policy, 2017
- Reforms in education sector
- Literacy rate improvement
2. Healthcare:
- National Health Vision, 2016-25
- Healthcare reforms
- Disease prevention and control
3. Population control:
- Population policy, 2010
- Family planning initiatives
- Demographic challenges
4. Human rights:
- Human Rights Act, 2012
- Women's rights
- Minority rights

*D. Security and Law Enforcement (4 marks)*

1. National security policy:


- National Action Plan
- Counter-terrorism efforts
- Intelligence agencies' role
2. Law enforcement agencies:
- Police reforms
- Anti-narcotics efforts
- Cybercrime laws

*Course Objectives:*

- Understand Pakistan's domestic affairs, including political, economic, social, and security aspects.
- Analyze current events and issues impacting Pakistan's domestic scenario.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address domestic challenges.

*Study Resources:*

- Pakistan Affairs by M. Ikram Rabbani


- The Pakistan Development Review
- Dawn, The News, and Express Tribune newspapers
- Government of Pakistan reports and policies
- Online resources (e.g., Pakistan Today, The Friday Times)

*Assessment Strategy:*

- Quizzes (20%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Mid-term exam (20%)
- Final exam (30%)

*Tips for 100/100 marks:*


- Stay updated on current events through newspapers and online resources.
- Analyze and evaluate information critically.
- Practice writing concise and informative answers.
- Focus on understanding underlying issues and challenges.
- Develop a comprehensive study plan and revision strategy.

By following this course content and study plan, you'll be well-prepared to achieve 100/100 marks in
Pakistan's Domestic Affairs section of the Current Affairs subject in the CSS Exam.

Here's a comprehensive course content for Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks) under Current Affairs
for CSS Exam:

*II. Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)*

*A. Pakistan's Relations with Neighbors (12 marks)*

1. Pakistan-India Relations:
- Kashmir dispute
- Siachen Glacier
- Water disputes (Indus Water Treaty)
- Trade and economic cooperation
2. Pakistan-China Relations:
- CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor)
- Strategic partnership
- Economic cooperation
- Regional security
3. Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations:
- Border disputes
- Terrorism and counter-terrorism
- Economic cooperation
- Refugee crisis
4. Pakistan-Russia Relations:
- Energy cooperation
- Defense cooperation
- Regional security
- Economic ties

*B. Pakistan's Relations with the Muslim World (10 marks)*

1. Pakistan-Iran Relations:
- Energy cooperation
- Regional security
- Economic ties
- Shia-Sunni dynamics
2. Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Relations:
- Economic cooperation
- Defense cooperation
- Islamic solidarity
- Oil and energy ties
3. Pakistan-Indonesia Relations:
- Economic cooperation
- Trade ties
- Islamic solidarity
- Cultural exchange
4. Pakistan-Turkey Relations:
- Strategic partnership
- Economic cooperation
- Defense cooperation
- Cultural exchange

*C. Pakistan's Relations with the United States (8 marks)*

1. Strategic partnership
2. Defense cooperation
3. Economic aid and assistance
4. Counter-terrorism efforts
5. Afghanistan and regional security

*D. Pakistan's Relations with Regional and International Organizations (10 marks)*

1. United Nations (UN):


- Peacekeeping missions
- Human rights
- Sustainable development goals
2. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):
- Regional cooperation
- Economic integration
- Security concerns
3. Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO):
- Regional trade
- Economic integration
- Infrastructure development
4. Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):
- Islamic solidarity
- Palestine issue
- Human rights
5. World Trade Organization (WTO):
- Trade liberalization
- Economic integration
- Intellectual property rights
6. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC):
- Economic cooperation
- Defense cooperation
- Energy ties

*Course Objectives:*
- Understand Pakistan's external affairs and foreign policy.
- Analyze relations with neighboring countries, Muslim world, US, and international organizations.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address regional and global challenges.

*Study Resources:*

- Pakistan Foreign Policy by Abdul Sattar


- The Pakistan Horizon
- Foreign Affairs
- Dawn, The News, and Express Tribune newspapers
- Government of Pakistan reports and policies
- Online resources (e.g., Pakistan Today, The Friday Times)

*Assessment Strategy:*

- Quizzes (20%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Mid-term exam (20%)
- Final exam (30%)

*Tips for 100/100 marks:*

- Stay updated on current events through newspapers and online resources.


- Analyze and evaluate information critically.
- Practice writing concise and informative answers.
- Focus on understanding underlying issues and challenges.
- Develop a comprehensive study plan and revision strategy.

By following this course content and study plan, you'll be well-prepared to achieve 100/100 marks in
Pakistan's External Affairs section of the Current Affairs subject in the CSS Exam.

Here's a comprehensive course content for Global Issues (40 marks) under Current Affairs for CSS Exam:

_III. Global Issues (40 marks)_

_A. International Security (8 marks)_

1. Traditional and non-traditional security threats


2. Global governance and institutions (UN, NATO)
3. Conflict resolution and peacekeeping
4. Cybersecurity and digital warfare

_B. International Political Economy (8 marks)_

1. Globalization and its impacts


2. International trade theories and agreements (WTO, Doha Round, Bali Package)
3. Economic development and inequality
4. Role of international financial institutions (IMF, World Bank)

_C. Human Rights (6 marks)_

1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights


2. Human rights conventions and treaties
3. Human rights violations and challenges
4. Role of human rights organizations (HRW, Amnesty International)

_D. Environment (6 marks)_

1. Climate change and global warming


2. Kyoto Protocol and Copenhagen Accord
3. Sustainable development and green economy
4. Environmental protection and conservation

_E. Population (4 marks)_

1. World population trends and projections


2. Population policies and control measures
3. Demographic dividend and challenges
4. Aging population and social security

_F. Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (6 marks)_

1. Defining terrorism and its types


2. Global counter-terrorism efforts
3. Role of international organizations (UN, FATF)
4. Challenges in combating terrorism

_G. Global Energy Politics (4 marks)_

1. Energy security and geopolitics


2. Renewable energy and sustainable development
3. Energy trade and diplomacy
4. Role of international energy organizations (IEA, OPEC)

_H. Nuclear Proliferation and Security (6 marks)_

1. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)


2. Nuclear security threats and challenges
3. Nuclear disarmament and arms control
4. Role of international organizations (IAEA)

_I. Nuclear Politics in South Asia (4 marks)_

1. India-Pakistan nuclear rivalry


2. Nuclear deterrence and stability
3. Regional security implications
4. International community's role

_J. International Trade (4 marks)_

1. International trade theories and agreements


2. WTO and its role
3. Regional trade agreements (FTA, TPP)
4. Trade wars and protectionism

_K. Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans (4 marks)_

1. Maritime security and piracy


2. Regional cooperation and organizations (IORA)
3. Competition for resources and influence
4. Role of major powers (US, China, India)

_L. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (4 marks)_

1. MDGs and their achievements


2. SDGs and their implementation
3. Challenges and opportunities
4. Role of international organizations (UNDP)

_M. Globalization (4 marks)_

1. Definition and dimensions


2. Economic, cultural, and social impacts
3. Challenges and opportunities
4. Role of international institutions

_N. Middle East Crisis (4 marks)_

1. Historical context and conflicts


2. Regional politics and alliances
3. International interventions and implications
4. Peace prospects and challenges

_O. Kashmir Issue (4 marks)_

1. Historical background and disputes


2. Regional politics and implications
3. International community's role
4. Peace prospects and challenges

_P. Palestine Issue (4 marks)_

1. Historical context and conflicts


2. Regional politics and implications
3. International community's role
4. Peace prospects and challenges

_Course Objectives:_

- Understand global issues and their impacts.


- Analyze complex relationships between nations and international organizations.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

_Study Resources:_

- International Relations by Joshua Goldstein


- Global Issues by Richard J. Payne
- Foreign Affairs
- The Economist
- UN reports and publications
- Online resources (e.g., Council on Foreign Relations)

_Assessment Strategy:_

- Quizzes (20%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Mid-term exam (20%)
- Final exam (30%)

_Tips for 100/100 marks:_

- Stay updated on current events.


- Analyze information critically.
- Practice writing concise answers.
- Focus on understanding underlying issues.
- Develop a comprehensive study plan.

By following this course content and study plan, you'll be well-prepared to achieve 100/100 marks in
Global Issues section of the Current Affairs subject in the CSS Exam.

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