Town planning problems in Pakistan
Posted on August 7, 2008
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Most of the times, I have seen people saying that their votes has no power and being tax payers, they have no right.
Today, I happened to capture few snaps telling a tale that is self evident so I would like to post those snaps and leave it up to you to draw conclusion. I hope you will not mind if I post a little description of the photos, rest you are masters:
In this photograph, I want to draw your attention to encroachment mafia and state of city planning in our country. Good work!
This is a photo of graveyard in my neighborhood. The encroachment mafia can be seen active here too. Apart from this, I don’t know to who is responsible for looking after this place, dead are helpless buddy!
We do have a very efficient waste disposal system. Hats off!
Have you heard of drainage system in Mohen Jo Daro some 5000 years ago? We have advanced quite well.
Last but not least, Hyderabad Electric Supply Corporation has left no stone unturned to built no less than a spider web of electric supply lines. I salute them.
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Posted on August 5, 2008
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The other day, I captured a snap of this boy and shared with you. While talking to him, I inquired about his education and the response he offered was something no less than a shock. I have tried to portray it in this image. I don’t know if it is conveying the message but at least I have tried and now the ball is in your court.
River Indus, Kids and Nomads
Posted on August 3, 2008
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Few days back I suddenly started feeling lonely. When I was on my way to home from office, I asked my driver to move to some place aimlessly and I ended up being at the bank of river Indus near Theri, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. This place was very attractive with all its natural beauty and splendors. I started exploring it and captured few snaps. Having those snaps with me , I feel like sharing them with you. So, here you go:
This the first snap that I caught. The sun was setting and it was partly cloudy so clouds were hiding the sun behind them.
In no time, I found my company. These two kids with innocent looks came and joined me in my venture.
While moving around I came across this makeshift village of nomads who were there on their yearly trip. Every year these nomads use to come to Khairpur for earning their living in summer. They use to work for dates farmers on daily wages. They carrying along everything ranging from their families to cattle and settle where ever they find some space. It is a very good example of such communities that stay on go.
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Share ThisPrepare for CSS Pakistan with Dr.Farrukh-12
Posted on August 1, 2008
Filed Under CSS Advisory, CSS Pakistan | 11 Comments
Salam sir,
you had replied my previous mail and had asked about my optional subjects, which i had mailed but m doing that again, optionals are:
ecnonmics,
statistics,
international relations
journalism
sociology.
Ashfaq
Dear Ashfaq,
I hope you are fine. About your optional subjects, I think if you have interest in them, definitely you will earn very good marks. I had International relations and Journalism as my optional subjects and my experience with them is very good and I hope the same with you too. Good luck!
Sir, You didn’t Reply about academy in Karachi Do you Know any ?
And Please Let me Know from what books you studied i’ll be really very thankful to you..am really anxious:(
Shumaila
Dear Shumaila,
About academy in
Sir i thank you a lot. Your reply cleared my confusions. I am really thankful. I want to ask that which book is the best for “journalism” and “indo-pak History”? Please do tell me if you have an idea.
Maria
Dear Maria,
I am glad that you got your confusion cleared. About book of Journalism, I would recommend ‘Mass communication’ by Imtiaz Shahid and ‘Journalism for all’ by Prof. Dr. Mehdi Hassan. Regarding Indo-Pak History, Two volumes by K Aly and a book named Pakistan Affairs by Sohail Bhatti can help. The book by Sohail Bhatti is also good for Pakistan Affairs paper too.
I have heard that there is a possibility on the age relaxation of CSS for up to 2 years. any news on this?
Aamir
Dear Aamir,
Such rumors stays there as always what I would suggest that you must concentrate on your studies instead of listening to all such rubbish unless a notification by competent authority is not there. I wish you all the best.
Asalam-o-alaikum Sir,
It is my first exposure to the kind of information and coordination provided in this way. I have done my masters in Defence & strategic Studies. Iam currently working in PAEC but I plan to go for CSS. Your good advice and guidance is required.
Thank You.
Maryam Baba
Dear Maryam,
Welcome on board Silence. We will be more than happy to help you out. What I would suggest you at the moment that you must read my previous columns and if you have any further queries, do let me know and it will be a pleasure to assist you. I wish you good luck and keep coming back.
Hi my name is noman I am currently doing bs(economics) but I want to do css. I wanted to know that if I done css what jobs can I get and what is the chance of becoming a bueruacat(spalling mistake). Kindly give me some hints about css
Noman
Dear Noman,
Once you clear this examination, there is no doubt that you will not be a bureaucrat. About job, after passing your examination and training you will be inducted in civil services of
Salam,
I am an over seas Pakistani living in US for the past 15 years. I have developed an interest to appear for CSS. But I am much disappointed about the age group limitaion. I have just turned 33. After reading the rules, I did not come across any rule that might help me to qualify. Now the question to you, is there any provision that I use to my advantage to be qualified?
Regards,
Faisal
Dear Faisal,
I am sorry that I have no knowledge of any such rule that you can use to your advantage.
dr sahb
plz give me
Lubna
Dear Lubna,
My email address is css.coaching@gmail.com, about phone no. at the moment, Silence is offering no such service.
Dear Sir,
Assalam-u-alikum. I hope u will be alright. Dear Sir,I asked one question about Foreign Service of Pakistan group. Can normal (belongs to poor or middle family) candidate who pass the CSS exam was selected vice consular for diplomatic quarter or not just like middle east or Europe Pakistani embassies or consulate. Because I hear that most of the candidates who select foreign service of
One other question is about secretariat group. Is federal secretariat is that place where prime minister order comes first and then pass on to the public.
Thanks
Ammar
Saudi
Dear Ammar,
I hope you are dong fine. Regarding your query, I would say that yes people from middle and low income families who are meritorious can reach the point you have specified. About secretariat, I would say yes the secretariat is the place that facilitates any executive in his official work and same is the case with Prime Minister’s secretariat.
dear sir i am getting training in pakistan air force as an airmen after completing my bachelor degree can i apply for css exams and can i permit to get the no objection certificate from the pakistan air force and my unit
Jamshaid
Dear Jamshaid,
For those who are in service, NOC is required, see if you department is allowing it or not, if it is allowing it, yes you can appear in the examination else it is your luck. I wish you all the best.
sir i want to ask i like to do css now i am confoused that can i prepare css in 8months and which optional subject gain more marks
Mudassar
Dear Mudassar,
The time requirement for preparation varies from person to person; same is the case with you. It depends upon your ability to study. In my case 6 months are enough since I myself prepared and passed the examination in less the six months. About optional subject that can gain relatively more marks, I have always emphasized that the subjects you like more are scoring. See, I had Indo Pakistan History as my optional subjects; my friends use to tell me that it is not scoring but I happened to earn very good marks. So it is all about how you are studying? What you are studying? And if studying, are you interested whole heartedly in subject of your choice?
I am willing to appear in 2009. How do I go about ? I mean from where do I get the forms and other stuff ?
Rehan
Dear Rehan,
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) use to announce the dates of availability of forms, last date of submission of form and examination in all the major dailies of the country. Apart from this, the forms are also available on their website. Once you see such an advertisement, you can get the form from designated offices of FPSC present in all the major cities of country.
I was wondering, Dr Farrukh, that according to my estimate, u passed yr written in 2007 and a year has passed already, when do you expect to join the academy. Isnt this the usual time span?
Birjees
Dear Birjees,
Yes you are right that passed CSS 2007, and I think our training will commence by end of this year. Uptill now, yes it is the usual practice. Lets hope for the best in future for others.
salam furrukh bha
how are you,could you suggest me how i can do preparation for css, Somebody said to me that css is totally depend upon writting skills either you tell me it is right or tell me what i ‘d do for. i hope you recognize me
waqar abro
Dear Waqar Abro,
I am fine and thanks for your concern. I can not explain every thing in just one column to how you can prepare for CSS for that matter I would recommend you to read all my columns and I hope it will help you to clear lots of confusions you might be facing. Now about written skills thing, who so ever has told you, he is very right. It is all about written skills when it comes to passing written portion of the examination. If you are practicing and polishing you written skills you will definitely get through it Inshahallah. Moreover, yes I do recognize you!
i have done recently my M.A English,and i want to join civil sevrices,i want to give exam of css,tell me some academy to join for preparations.
Sehrish
Dear Sehrish,
You have not specified any city to where you want to join an academy for preparation. Well if it is in
hi respected doctor sahab this is my wish to appear in c.s.s and pass it vd gud score kindlyguide me from tip 2 root becoz i jst dont know abt subjects , books,guidence nregistration? Thanks
Syeda bismillaj rubab shamsi
Syeda Rubab Shamsi,
In your case, I would suggest you to first go through the rules and syllabus for CSS and then read all my column to get the basic confusion clear. Once you are done with it and if you have some queries, please do let me know, I will be a pleasure to assist you. I wish you all the best.
Assalamual;aikum.
Dear Sir,
Hope u r fine, Sir i hv recently done my graduation in political science with 52%.i want to appear in css exams n need alot of guidance inthis regard. i can not apear in css exam before 2010 as i m underage. So plz help me and guide me
Thanx
Qasim Khan
Dear Qasim Khan,
You can start your preparation with improving your general knowledge and written skill and for that matter you must start reading Daily Dawn punctually. To me daily Dawn is a very good source of information, not only this but you can get inspiration for writing too. In my case, I use to read it punctually and latter use to write articles on key news stories similarly if you feel like you can also go about it same way. I wish you all the best for your future.
Dear Sir,
I belong to Sindh Rural and planning to move
Mujeeb Rehman
Dear Mujeeb Rehman,
In
Hi
Can you please tell me that, how can I get syllabus & how can I get books for preparation the C.S.S. Examination 2009. And please tell me the name of institute in
Raja Kashif
Dear Raja Kashif
For Syllabus, you can click here. About books, you can get them from Urdu Bazar if you are in
salaam sir i,m sonia doing graduation in arts subjects sir i want to do css plz tell me what i do and how i do preperation abt it and my date of birth is 22 april 1984 can i appear till 2010 or 11 in css exams
Sonia
Dear Sonia,
I am glad that you want to appear in CSS examination. Looking at your Date of Birth, I can say that you will be able to avail your attempts till 2012 since maximum age for CSS is 28 years and you will be 28 in 2012. For guidance regarding preparation, refer to my columns and you will be able to get many of your confusion cleared.
Can you please please please tellme how you are preparing for the viva? Or even what? I have absolutely no one to guide me and I dont really have much time. But I appeared for the exams and if by some great gift of Allah I manage to make it through, i wont know what to prepare for in the viva. So, plz just give me a hint of how to prepare. Thx a million
Mys Innocent
Dear Mys Innocent
In Viva, most of the questions are there to assess your personality and confidence so you must not worry too much about preparation. All I would suggest you is that believe in your self, keep yourself updated with current affairs with historical backgrounds of the issues. Apart from this, you can go for having a bird’s eye view of your optional subjects. That’s what I happened to do in my interview.
respected sir ,
i hove that you are fine, sir i am a student of M>PHIL from GC university i will appers in CSS exams .kindlly tell me Some important tips .plz reply me soon .thankx 4 serving precious time to read my mail;
bye
Allah hafiz
Shafat Ali
Dear Shafat Ali
I am glad that you want to appear in CSS examination. First of all I would like to wish you all the best. Now about tips for preparation, I have written about different issues regarding preparation in my columns, I think reading them first can be a good start. Once you are done with them, come back and if you have any specific question, you can ask and I will be happy to assist you.
Hello sir i am graduate and i want to do css so please guige me through in doing css. Sir I am about to go to united states can you please guide me through if i go there still i would be able to do css from there or what are the requirements that i have to complete to do css from united states or is there any alternate course in united states.
Thank You
Faisal Rahman
Dear Faisal Rahman,
The CSS examination gets conducted in designated centers here in
Sir,
select Islamic history or Indo-Pak history for me which one i take with political science, constitutional law and pashtoo
tell me suitable books regarding these subjects
thanks
Jahangir Khan
Dear Jahangir Khan,
For Indo-Pak history, I would suggest you to go for K ally’ Indo Pak History spread over two volumes and a book named ‘Pakistan Affair’ by Sohail Bhatti. About Political Science and Pushto, I have no clue at the moment.
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It touhced my heart
Posted on July 3, 2008
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So long as space remains,
So long sentient being’ suffering remains,
I will remain,
In order to help, in order to serve…
Source: Voiced by Dalai Lama in one of his interviews published in Readers Digest July 2003
Share ThisZulfi Bhutto of Pakistan
Posted on June 26, 2008
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Recently, I happened to read a very fine biography of Former Premier of Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto by Stanley Wolpert named
, ‘Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan: His life and times’. Here, it is worthy of mention that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the founder of Pakistan People Party and is considered no less than a legend in the political history Pakistan. He was the one who happened to influence not only the history of Pakistan but world as well in many different ways. Be it the Atomic program of Pakistan or Pan-Islamic dream, one can find Zulfi Bhutto behind it. “No individual in the history of Pakistan–indeed, few people in modern history–have achieved greater popular power or suffered so ignominious a death as Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Bhutto’s political rise and fall were so meteoric that his name became a legend in the land he once ruled.” writes Stanley Wolpert.
Stanley Wolpert is a American Historian who specializes in history of India and Pakistan. He has a Ph. D. from in history from Universiy of Pennsylvania and teaches at University of California, Los Anegels.
In this very well written book, the author has given the major highlights of Pakistan’s political history in context of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. While reading this, one can carry many different impression and in my case, I came to conclude one important generalization in the life of Bhutto that Zulfiqar Bhutto was impulsive in his nature and stubborn fellow with a certain amount of arrogance that offered him extremes of self confidence. This was his weakness and his this weakness was his strength that happened to be his secret of rise as well as fall.
In last, I would say that this book is worth worth an addition to the library of those who are interested in History of Pakistan. I loved the way it is written and would like to recommend it since it can prove a very good source of understanding of Pakistan.
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Share ThisPrepare for CSS Pakistan with Dr.Farrukh-11
Posted on June 16, 2008
Filed Under CSS Advisory, CSS Pakistan | 14 Comments
Respected Sir,
I am new comer at this site. I want to appear in the CSS examination but the most difficult which i found is the essay writing. Could You tell me how I can get hold on this subject. I did my graduation in BS-IT. Now I m thinking to participate in the CSS. And for this I have even started preparation. But I m not clear about the sylabus. Could You guide me where I can get information about the sylabus for CSS.
Imran Shahzad
Dear Imran Shahzad,
I am glad that you want to prepare for CSS examination. In case of Essay and any other subject in CSS examination, writing skill is must and for that matter you need to practice as much as you can only then you will be able to face question with ease and confidence. About Syllabus, you can click here.
AOA sir could you please guide me through if i am able to do css in United states or not as i am gradute from pakistan and i am 24 years old please give me your kind suggestion where i have to go for this css wheter its United states or in Pakistan..
Thank you
Faisal Rahman
faisal
For CSS examination, one need to appear at the designated examination centers in all the four provinces of
hello sir!
gudmorning and salam.sir u said hani u r not serious,first take decision then u can do this etc.im 101% serious that i want to do CSS.now seriously help me out otherwise………………………………….don mind.
Regards
hani hashmi
Dear Hani,
I am glad that you have decided seriously about preparation for CSS. Now do let me know how I can be of any assistance to you. Keep visiting Silence for material on preparation of CSS.
Dear Sir,
Well i have mailed u before & i have a problem in choosing my subjects for CSS. As i have done my BSC in Maths, Stats & Computer Sc. So I wanted to have these 3 subjects as my css compulsory subjects. so can i choose these 3 subjects all at the same time or i have to choose any one between them? because there is a group consisting of these 3 subjects and it will also help me to complete my 600 marks for compulsory subjects. Please do reply soon its urgent request. thanks.
Hania
Dear Hania,
As a general rule in CSS, you can not choose subjects from one group carrying more than 200 hundred marks. For further details, you can click here for rules related to optional subjects.
Dear sir
I currently work for a multinational but i want to appear for the CSS exams. do you think its the right career choice? secondly which subjects u choose determine what post you get after u clear the exam?
nida
Dear Nida,
Since I have left an international organization of highest repute for this profession, naturally this career to me is a right choice. About impact of subjects on determination of post, I don’t think so.
A.A. Sir,
I passed M.A. Political Sc. in 2006 and am working as Personal Assistant to Chairman in
With Best Regards
Syed Ismail Kazmi
Dear Syed Ismail Kazmi,
I am glad that you want to prepare for CSS. One of my friends in
Assalam U Alaikum .
Acha I am about to complete my graduation in a few days time . After graduation i am intersted in doing MSC Criminology either from here or by going abroad . The question i wanted to ask u guys was that can i join police services after doing MSc criminology or i will have to pass CSS after doing MSC ? Because once i heard from some body that after doing MSC criminology or PHD criminology there is a direct induction of boys in police or FIA ? I WILL BE THANKFUL TO YOU IF U guys guide me a little towards this . And by the way congratulations for the police services. I will be waiting for
Muhammad Yousaf Khan Tareen
Dear Muhammad Yousaf Khan Tareen,
To best of my knowledge, for induction in Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) as Assitant Superintendent of Police (ASP), one needs to appear in CSS examination.
Dear sir,
I hope you are fine.sir please guide me I currently passed my graduation in simple B.A with (computer, psychology, islamiate elective) subjects.due to some great tragedy I am not be able to securied good marks I have C grade.if in case of ineligible then first I do MBA FROM ANY UNIVERSITY (PLZ GUIDE ME).kindly also tell me in which date css exams of 2009 be held.i am 23 years old, have a lot of passion to participate in css exams I am also sportman of national level and have a experience of 3 years in marketing JOB.I hope these additional activites support me in css exams.
I AM WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY IMPATIENTLY THANKYOU.
Malik idrees
Dear Malik Idress,
Yes you can appear in CSS examination with a ‘C’ grade so be happy. About extra-curricular activites and sports, they can help you after passing written examination in your interview. So, initially you need to acquire the skills that can help you pass the written section of the examination.
hi sir.i m akif and i m in lahore.i m going to appear in css examination in 2009.please suggest any academy for preparation in lahore.i m going to complete my msc in chemistry.ples tell me about the subjects which should i choose.
kif majeed
Dear Kif Majeed,
In
sir i selected economics as it is my own subject indo pak history and political. Is it a good combination if not then wat i have to select which will fit with economics plz so tired SIR wat to do i dont know.
aftab ahmed
Dear Aftab Ahmed,
As for as I think, if you have interest and aptitude in some subject it can offer you very good marks, don’t worry about combinations, that’s what I have learnt out of my experience. I wish you all the best.
Assalamoalikum,
Dr farrukh u doing a fabulous job guiding students and encouraging them to appear for CSS. I needed to know is their any reputed institute giving preparations for CSS in
Secondly i want to know is their some solved passed year papers of CSS available in the market
zafirzia
Dear Zafir Zia,
Thank you so very much for the appreciation. Now about you query, as for as my information is concerned, I don’t know if some academy is there in
Dear doctor,
im a civil engineer,n im preparing for css u can say im in starting phase, all i need is proper guidance. so i have heard tht u r a csp n u r offering ur services in this field, plz tell me what is ur fees package n upto what extent u’ll guide me.
Thx
riaz
Dear Riaz,
Yes I am a CSP but I am not providing any such service.
hi sir how r u?its great feelings and knowledge to read ur column.i will be completed my mba degree in next month and than i wana go for css preperation and important thing is that i chose subjects politicl science journalism business administration and indo pak history.can this combination give me maximum marks or should i have to replace any other subject.kindly sir give me guidelines about preperation of english writing and speaking.i realy like the way u r responding sir.thanks a lot
naveed
Dear Naveed,
Well again in your case too I would say don’t worry about the combination, it is all about your interest and aptitude that can offer you outstanding results so go with subjects that you think you can master. About English written and spoken skills, I would say if you want to learn how to write, write and if you want to improve spoken skills, speak. This is my secret of success with written and spoken skills and I think it can work for you too.
Dear Sir
I m in b.com I and have planned to prepare for css I am interested for accounts & audit group can you plz answer me that including compulsory subject how many subjects for that I will have to prepare for. plz send me names of subjects including Compulsory subjects.
Rashid Farooq
Dear Rashid Farooq,
There are six compulsory subjects and for optional subjects, you need to choose the subjects that make 600 marks in total. For further details click here download rules and Syllabus.
Respected sir, thanks 4 replying my last question , asi told u i did masters in ENGLISH literature n loooking forward 4 css needing ur help n assistance in finalizing my subjects wic i chose r as following
english literature, international relations, sociology,psychology
with thy be eligible 4 me ? wil wait 4
nida chuhan
nida
Dear Nida,
In my point of view if you have interest and aptitude is one or the other subject, it is the key to outstanding results so in your case if your choice of optional subjects is based on your interest and aptitude, you will make it with flying colors. All I can do is to wish you all the very best in your pursuits. Keep coming back to Silence and spread the word about in your fellow aspirants.
I need to know wether Arabic and Business Administration, as an optional subject for CSS is a scoring one; also can it be prepared in 6 months? I am intending to appear in 09.
Naseeb
All subjects are scoring provided once has prepared well. Yes, six months are enough for preparation if it is done with strong will and determination to qualify. Good luck for your attempt in 2009
sir i have completed my m.pharm from
and want to attempt css exam and my date of birth is 13th sept 1980 can i apply for css
maqsood ahmed khan
Dear Maqsood Ahmed Khan,
The maximum age for CSS is 28 year and if you are not in the group who are entitled age relaxation, you are not eligible. For further details click here.
Dear Dr. Sahib. I am a regular visitor of your blog but its the first time i am writing on it. I told my mom about U and the great advisory forum U have made for us aspirants of css.She replied by praying for your goodwill and said that ALLAH blesses people like U. I have made my mind focused on the css exam and have closed all other options. I have an excellent academic record by the grace of Almighty ALLAH and am willing to fulfill my and my family dreams by persuing my career as a csp officer.There are a couple of questions from me to start with our elecronic relationship. Q1: What were your optional subjects for your css exam? Q2: What would u suggest to me as a daily routine exercise for the preparation of css other than attending an academy?
GOD bless U and regards
Nadir Khan
Dear Nadir Khan,
Thank you for appreciation, pay my respects to your mom and thank her for her prayers since her prayers are an asset for me. For rules, complete list of subjects and syllabus, click here. About recommending a routine, you can have a look at my recipe and related columns by clicking here. Do let me know if you need any further assistance. I wish you all the best and lots of prayers for your success. Keep visiting Silence and spread the word about it in your circles so that others can also benefit from my columns and advisory.
How many times can one appear for the CSS exam ?? approx what if required? Plus is home study better for prep or the academy is must for that . I dont have any guidance about books. There are 10-15 books mentioned in the css website! I hardly will be able to know wch one of them is the best. My subjects are going to be eng lit/indo-pak history/journalism/business adm…. as opt , i wanna ask if Eng Lit is a scoring subject ?? or not bcz in B.A our lit marking was really very tough.. but i like lit and can study it better. Plus what book should i consult for P.affairs and current affairs???? Plz someone tell me, I dont have anyone in my family doin CSS so i dont know anything about this stuff. I want to prepare in 2009 exam. I wanted to appear after MBA but my father suggests that I should appear in 2009. Plus do i have enough time for the prep? Which academy in isb is best for me(i hv heard something like National officers but i dont know whats right,plz guide me) I am very worried because in my family almost everyone had done medicine and no one has a slight idea about CSS. My father who is an army doctor is sooo unaware that he says “CSS is the easiest thing you can do” and i know its not like that. lol. I dont want to fail this time because i did not qualified for nust although my marks were good in FSc. It was really bad! Plz guide me properly. I am totally depending upon your advice and info.
Take care
Maria
Dear Maria,
One can enjoy three attempts when it comes to CSS. I will answer your queries in sequence one by one. 1. I would say study is required be it home based or an academy there is no general rule but I would say academy helps as in my case it helped me a good deal. 2. For rules and Syllabus click here. 3. About scoring subjects, I would say all are scoring provided one has prepared well. 4. For Pakistan Affairs, I happened to study a book named “Pakistan Affairs” by Sohail Bhatti and in case of Current Affair, reading Dawn daily thoroughly can provide much need material and I think it is more than enough. 5. Moreover, yes your father is right, give it a try in 2009. 6. Yes you do have enough time for prepare and appear in 2009 and pass it with flying colors. 7. I have heard good things about Zavia don’t know about National officers academy. 8. Don’t worry and yes your father is saying right since he is a Doctor. As I have done medicine, I think the same way so all you need to do is to look into the eyes of beast named CSS with courage and determination. This is it and I think it will clear a lot of confusion. Do let me know if you need any further assistance. I wish you good luck!
Dear sir,
i have just started prepation for CSS examinaiton with english and Indo-pak history subjects. in english i am referring books of grammer,idioms and practical uses. for indo-pak history i have book of Prof K-Ali would you like to add something in the preparation of these two subjects.
mukhtiar
Dear Mukhtiar,
I think in both these subjects the things you are reading are enough. Apart from this I would recommend you to have a look at the book named “High School Grammar” by Wren and Martin. In my case it helped me a good deal, I hope it will help you too.
Asslamu alakum
dear sir.
i m trying to mail you for many days but faild.now i m trying may it will send you and you will see it.sir i m waiting for the result of BA and i want to do CSS.please help me sir. i m much confuse about CSS. sir i have tow main questions
1.if i want to do job in Ministory of forign affairs after css than what shoud i do.which should i choose subjects.
2.i m from
thaks alot sir,i will be waiting for your reply
Regards
Ghous
Dear Ghous,
There no relationship of subjects to the allocation. It depends upon the availability of seats and your merit plus report from Psychologist that can help you deal with it. I have heard that Zaviya in
Dear Sir, My qualification is MA (IR) and am serving in a Government Department since 1996 as Junior Clkerk but i am not satisfied from my this position as no one is?
being serving there, is it possible to prepare myself the the SCC or Public Service Commission (Balochistan) or not?
and some one advised me about KIPS.. i would like to ask about KIPS either i am able to get admission in the said instituion or not? and here in
Thank you.
Zakir Rasheed
Dear Zakir Rasheed,
If you are in the age group that is eligible for CSS of other Public Service examinations, you can go ahead with it. About KIPS yes you can get admission in that institute if you can pay the fee. I don’t know about the situation of
hi dr. sab.
in
pl tell me the secret to anwere a question in a way to satisfy paper checker.
some of my css & pcs qualified freinds told me that competative exam is nothing but to present
can u recommend notes of subjects for those who have less time left.
can u tell me where to get those subjects notes or softcopies etc.
imran
Dear Imran,
The skill lies in practice and with practice you can develop the way that can help you a lot. About notes, I would say the best notes are ones that are prepared by the person who is using them so depend on books and prepare you own notes, I can say out of experience that this the way that can help you a good deal.
i want to appare and know about whole procedure of css exam. plz guide me
OMAR ALI CH
Dear Omar Ali Ch,
Go for the rules and Syllabus please click here. For all my columns click here. If you need any further assistance after going through them, do let me know.
Sir, I am thinking of taking Indo-Pak History,I.R,Sociology,Journalism,Public Administration as my optional subjects. Please let me know whether these are scoring. Moreover, I have Done MAster in MAthematics for this should i take this subjects or can you please suggest me any teacher in
please Kindly Reply
Your’s Sincerely
Shumaila
Dear Shumaila,
In point of view, all subjects are scoring provided you prepare well. Your choice of subjects matches mine except sociology and I found them scoring and good. I hope same will happen in your case if you are going to dedicate all your energies wholeheartedly. About mathematics, I don’t know anything and would not mislead you.
HI.. I M ZAHIR SHAH AND I M STUDENT OF B.COM PART 1.I WILL ASKED TO YOU THAT HOW IS SUBJECT IN CSS AND HOWS STUDY OF YEAR.AND WHAT IS ITS TOTAL SUBJECTS AND ITS FEES.AND WAHT IS GROUP A,B,C,D,E,F,G. PLEASE TELL ME MY ANSWERS.
ZAHIR SHAH
Dear Zahir Shah,
Your queries are very basic and important. I would recommend you to please read the read the rules carefully and it will furnish you answers.
Sir my name is unaid I have completed my MBA IT,PLZ SUGEST a academy for me for CSS prepation in RAWALPIND/ISLAMABAD
Junaid
Dear Junaid,
I am not having much information about academies in
salaam, how r u i hope u must b finr with grace of almighty ALLAH… sir i want to know from u regarding the css examination.. wht v shud study to clear css emx? n wht r the ways to improve the writing skills, which books v shud referd for english n everyday science wht u think r the best.. plz must reply im from sukkur sindh..thnks alot.
umair
Dear Umair,
I am glad that you are thinking critically and if you persist, you can make it with flying colors. In case of English, you must practice writing as much as you can since it is the only way to improve it. For books on Grammar, go for ‘High School Grammar’ by Wren and Martin, this book is ideal for CSS. About everyday sicne, numerous books are available around. Do visit Mujahid Book Store at Neem Ki Charhi and you will find all the required stuff there. Do let me know if you have any other query. I wish you all the best.
hope all of u will enjoying life much.i too.i need ur urgent help in adopting opt subject of urdu.plz tell me is it a worth scoring subject or not?i have recently received my masters degree in English and i much interested in urdu literatur.waitng 4 ur reply! ! ! ! ! ! ! !…………..?
Ghulam Hussain
Dear Ghulam Hussain,
In my point of view all subjects are scoring provided you prepare well. What I would suggest is that you should go for subjects that interest you and you have an aptitude in and to me it is you who can decide for yourself. I am only there to facilitate you.
Hi
Sir i want to get some information regarding Notes,i want to get notes of Prof. Mehdi Hassan’s lectures regarding Journalism.It would be good for me if u tell me also from where i can get good productive notes of English,Islamic History,Sociology,Geography.
Looking forward for
Regards
Saad Nasim
Dear Saad Nasim,
The books by Prof. Mehdi Hassan are available with names, “Survey of Journalism” and Journalism for all”.
Respected sir;
I’m glad to listen that you’re helping for students who are appearing CSS exams and PSP exams. Sir my name is Ahmad Raza. I’ve done my graduation with 2nd division. Sir I want to join Police department as senior post of Police department. So should I do CSS or PSP? Tell me please with your gr8 kind. How can I get complete access of CSS exam if I appear in it? Which books should I use to appear in CSS exam & PSP exam (please write the name of writer)? When CSS exam will conduct and in which city? Should academy join for preparing this exam and which academy please mentions the name of academy and address of
Yours truly,
Ahmed Raza
Dear Ahmed Raza,
In your case first of all you need to look at the rules and Syllabus and for that please click here. Once you are done reading them, many of your queries will get replied. If after that you need my assistance, I am always there to help the aspirants. Good luck.
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How Police in Pakistan can help?
Posted on June 9, 2008
Filed Under Diary | 4 Comments
Its been quite sometime that I have started working on some project with District Police Department of my home town and this has offered me a chance to look into the situation around. Having observed things around, I have come across a fact that if a Police officer in Pakistan is upright and honest, he can provide relief to lots of people and make a huge difference but unfortunately, there are very few who think so and follow the honest policy.
In my view, corruption is every where and we can not deny its presence in our system too but I believe that a lot can be done and as observed by me, many good individuals are trying a good deal to do the things right. I am optimistic that things will take positive turn in due course of time and we need friends who can support this idea since by calling we will do no good to our system. Only practical approach can help. What do you think?
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Share ThisAnnoucement of CSS-2009
Posted on May 27, 2008
Filed Under CSS Pakistan | 6 Comments
It is announced by Federal Public Service Commission Pakistan (FPSC) that competitive examination 2009 (CSS) are scheduled to commence on Saturday March 14, 2009 simultaneously in 21 centers. The cut off date for determining the of candidates on the basis age will be January 1, 2009. Apart from this a 10% quota is kept for women. For downloading the detailed advertisement, click here.
Source: FPSC website
Share ThisPrepare for CSS Pakistan with Dr.Farrukh-10
Posted on May 18, 2008
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Sir, I am about to complet my M.Sc programm.next aim is to appear in CSS exam as early as possible.kindly tell me some tactics in the light of which i may b able to attempt the required number of questions in the given fixed time.how fast i should write so as to complete each paper?Thanks.
Aminullah Nasar
Dear Aminullah,
In most of the cases, one has to answer five questions in a paper. One had three hours at his disposal for writing answers. When I had given my papers, I used to plan my answers initially. One question among five is that of MCQs and for that little time is required. It is up to you to decide to how much time you ought to give to this question. Having decided about the time you want to dedicate to MCQs, you can divide remaining time equally to remaining four questions. This what I did in my papers
Hi Sir
My Name is Muhammad Fahim and my qualification is graduation my percentage is 45% i intend to appear in css examination near in future so what do you suggest to me in this respect what should i do.kindly give me your contact number i want to disscus some things with you.
Thanking in anticipation.
Yours truely
Muhammad Fahim
Dear Fahim,
First of all, I am glad that you want to take CSS examination. About my contact number, I would like to suggest you to please write to me using email I can specified (i.e. css.coaching@gmail.com) since I am more comfortable with it. About what to do, I would suggest you to go through rules first and for downloading rules, click here. Once you are done with them, you can have some idea from the columns that I have been writing for quite sometime, to have a look at them, click here. If you have any further queries you can put them here anytime you feel like.
dear sir,
i am a graduate in economics, i want to appear in the forthcoming css-2009 and also NWFP PMS july 2008, i have very short time for the MPS i may therefore be guded for the crash preparation.
one thing its my first attempt for any competitive examination.
Ashfaq
Dear Ashfaq,
In your case, I think you degree will help you a good deal. About crash course thing, for PMS you can say but in case of CSS 2009, you do have a good deal of time to prepare thoroughly so I think you must plan first and then start your preparation. I wonder if you have chosen the optional subjects, if not please start with choosing your optional subjects and buy the best books available. Please have a look at the rules and syllabus and then decide. Once done with it, do let me know to how I may be of any assistance to you.
Dear Sir,
i am graduate in BSc(physics, chemistry, genral mathematics ).i want appear in css exams.now i am studing in MSc computer science& IT.please give suggestion about next steps and information about css exams and books.reply on my mailing address.
thanks,
Mr. Awais Akhtar
Dear Awais,
I am sorry to let you know that I cant not respond to all on their mailing address so I hope you understand the reason of me not responding you on your mailing address. About next step, first of all you need to go through the rules and syllabus. After that choose optional subjects and only then I can be able to help you out. Once done with these steps, do let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
salam!
hm really impressed!im also interesting in CSS exam.im MBA student.want to be appear in 2010.but very much confused,regarding to subject selection.my first choice is M.phil after MBA.bcz want to do P.hd.insha allah.but other than this also want to be appear in CSS exam.may be “qismat mjhpy meharban hojae”,wel i follow this quotation”dont miss the chance.chance mis the life”.so want to do more n more.pray for me.n want ur email address.bcz want to ask something regarding to CSS exam.waiting for ur positive reply.
King Regards
hani hashmi
hani hashmi
Dear Hani Hashmi,
I am glad that you want to go ahead with you PhD. I think you must concentrate on it. In case you want to do CSS, I would like you to make a decision first, from your comment, I gather that you are not that much serious. CSS is not easy so first you must decide seriously only then I can be able to extend any help. Thanks for stopping but and writing to me. Keep in touch and it will be a pleasure to help you out.
assalam_o_alycum
i m Akbar i recently have completed my BBA(H)and now i would like be appear in CSS examination and i m confused because my date of birth which appears as 1980 2nd june in my matric certificate.please advice me what i need to do to be appear in CCs examination of 2009.i m very disappointed help me plzzzz
Akbar
As for as I know the maximum age for CSS is 28 year and by June 2, 2008 you will reach that mark so technically speaking you will not be eligible for the examination in 2009. This is my personal opinion after reading the rules so you must confirm it from some other fellow too.
dear dr. sahb aoa i am a student oh PHARM D 4th year.im intrested to plunge in this field but little bit afraid because i have heard thst its a very difficult field n etc.i want u to tell me wot is gd 4 me either to prepare for c.s.s exam during study or 1st complete pharm d n thn try.as im studying in semester system i have enough time because in semester system onli last month study is enogh.will u plz mail me and answer me.i shal be very much thnkful to u
Dear
I am glad that you are thinking critically and in my view it is the key to success. In my point of view, you must concentrate first on your professional degree and then step ahead for the preparation of CSS. About CSS being difficult, I would say, it is challenging and tough but not impossible. This year a blind lady Saima Saleem pass it and earned 6th position in
respected sir,
i want to appear in css 2009,i have done masters in ENGLISH LITERATURE this year..so i need to know what further measures i shall take for my preparations,yet i m a good reader.wil be thankful 4 ur reply ..with cordial regards.
NIDA AMJAD CHUHAN
nida chuhan
Dear Nida,
In your case you need to make a complete plan. Once you have this plan for preparation you can go ahead. I have written a detailed post on my strategy, see if it can help you. For viewing the post click here.
salam
im sajida khan from
sajida khan
thanks a lot
sajida khan
Dear Sajida Khan,
First of all I would like to make it clear that one can prepare for CSS without tutors and coaching academies and if you need any help you can get it here. If you feel it very much necessary in your case, in
DEAR SIR,
I HAVE DONE M.SC. ECONOMICS WITH FINANCE 4M THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR.I WANT TO APPEAR AND QUALIFY CSS EXAM.PLZ GUIDE ME HOW CAN I GET TOP POSITION IN CSS EXAMINATION.WHICH SUBJECTS SHOULD I OPT.HOW SHOULD I PREPARE.
ATIF NAWAZ BALOCH
Dear Atif Nawaz Baloch,
Please have a look at my recipe. Moreover, for opting optional subjects it is you who can decide. What I will suggest that you should have a look at the list of subjects and pen down the subjects of your interest and then have a look at the past unsolved papers to have an idea to what will appear in the exams. Go ahead with this plan and do let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
hi dr farrukh ! many congratulations on clearing written exams.
i want to appear in css examination in future.i am currently a student of textile engineering .i want to know what optional subjects i should take?i hope for your early response
bilal javed
Dear Bilal,
Thank you very much for your wishes. About your query, in case of optional subjects, I try to convey a message continuously that it is you who can decide perfectly since you have to take the exam. I would suggest you to please have the list of all the optional subjects, note down the subjects of your interest and once done with it get hold of the past papers and have a look at them and decide if you are interested in that particular subject of not. In my view, only then you can be able to make a proper and rational decision.
hope farrukh bai u will b fine.and wish all those who r doing regardless efforts in helping thirsty aspirants.
i m preparing 4 esays now adays.the problem i m confronting is that i never get sufficient stuff regarding diffenet topics online.e.g if i want to write an essay on extremism,i searched it on wikipedia but limited essay was written over there.so plz suggest me some links which will help me to get through easily.
regards
take care
allah hafiz
ali
Dear Ali,
In your case, I would say, you will never find the matter arranged your way. You need to do the research and collect required stuff and then write. This is the only way I know. Apart from this, in case of some issues that are of vital importance, you can have a book named Contemporary Affairs by M. Imtiaz Shahid. In that book you can have much required information that can be used in CSS Essays paper as well as current affairs paper. I hope it will help you. One more thing, this book is a series and you must buy the most recent edition to gain the best output.
salam sir
i want to appear in css.i want to know that is graduation is nessesary for css.im doing Bsc part1 & i need to know what further steps i shall take for my preparation.thanks
anam
Dear Anam,
Yes graduation is necessary for CSS. Once you are done with it, you can sit in this exam provided you age is the age range for CSS that is 21-28 years.
AOA
sir i m zara.i want some guidence about css and pms.sir if once we submitted form 4 css and pms.and the subjects which we opted in form now we want 2 chang an optional paper what should we do.actualy i submitted my form 4 pms and the sub which i marked in form are pol science,law,USA history,and public adm.now i want 2 change pub adm and usa history and i want 2 change these subjects 4 indo pak history.what shoul i do 4 it.plz sir help me.i apeard in css 2008 exam usa history paper was so easy but pub adm was so difficult and confusing.sir plz reply me im so tens about it i wil wait 4 ur kind suggestion
zara
Dear Zara,
I don’t know the policy for PMS but in case of CSS as for as I know one can not change the subjects once form is filled. Please have a look at the rules of CSS by clicking here.
sir i studied MATHEMATICS (GENERAL) STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS IN MY BSC examination and now i am doin MBA in FINANCE which optional subjects are best for me to get good score in optional paper in CSS examination
kashif husnain
Dear Husnain,
In my view, all subjects are scoring provided you prepare well. In you case I would suggest you like I do suggest others to select the subjects of your interest and have a look at the past papers and then decide.
assalamo allakum dr sahib
i have done my masters in sociology.or aab css kerna chah rahi hoon but muje knowledage nahi hay is baray main plz muje guide ker dain
uzma mushtaq
Dear Uzma Mushtaq,
I would suggest you to have a look at the rules and syllabus first by clicking here. Once you are done reading them, you can have a look at all my write ups regarding CSS by clicking here. I hope it will help you and do let me know if you need further assistance.
WELL, I WANT TO ASK REGARDING APPEARING in ANY FEDERAL EXAM. FOR UPGRADATI0N from existing post.
I M WORKING AS BUDGET OFFICER B-17 in
i m MBA(Finance), & surely would like to avail such opportunities which can benefit me in future.
i can not go for CSS BECAUSE I M just ahead of 30 mark. so.. plz do suggest.
Thank You …
waiting for
Manzar Bhatti
Dear Manzar Bhatti,
I have expertise in CSS preparation; you need some career counselor who can help you out with your query. Yes you are right you can not go for CSS due to age factor but still you can keep looking for jobs at FPSC website.
Sir,
I am a student of B.A, infact i just appeard in Annual Examination of B.A 2008. After my result i will try my level best to get admission in M.Sc Psychology but on the other hand i also want to try my luck at css. I doesn’t matter if i get really good marks, even if i dont get it would be still an experience. My problem is that i dont have any fair idea about the subjects and procedure. Its my humble requst if you could guide my through all this.
Alina Tahir
Dear Alina Tahir,
I am glad that you have plans to appear in CSS. In your case, I would suggest you to please have a look at the rules by clicking here. If you want to know my strategy and recipe, click here. Apart from this, you can have a look at all my columns by clicking here. I hope this will give you enough basic knowledge about CSS and how to prepare and appear in this examination.
aslam
i am intrested in attemping the css examination. i have not done bachler`s.
i mean to say that i have not given the examination of B.A or B.COM etc. so can i give css exames on the basis of mbbs. and second i have drageous and hazardous problem of speeling. i am weak in speeling of english words. so how i can improve my speeling problem. i will be thank full to you if you respond me in bloming way.
Sajjad Ashfaq Maqkhdoom
Dear Sajjad Ashfaq Makhdoom,
Yes one can appear in CSS on the basis of MBBS. If you want to improve spelling try to write as much as you can.
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