REVISED SYLLABI FOR

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, CE-2016

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

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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 sentence 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

0 English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge

University Press).

1 Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).

2 The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The
Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)
3 A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS;
Longmans)

4 Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.

5 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

0 Physical Sciences
0 Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun,
Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
1 Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather
Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and
Weather Variations.
2 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.
3 Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar
Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable
use.
4 Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
5 Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,
Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

0 Biological Sciences
0 The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as
Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
1 Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
2 Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to
pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
3 A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
4 Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue
their Causes and Prevention.
5 New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel

Method III. Environmental Science

6 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).
7 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).
8 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.
9 Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.
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0 Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.

1 Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

23 Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil,
Minerals, Fiber.
24 Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality
of Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
25 Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration,
Food Preservation.

24 Information Technology
23 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.
24 Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.

Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

23 Basic Mathematical Skills.
24 Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative
setting.
25 Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage,
Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
26 Random Sampling
VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
23 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
24 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
23 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
23 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.

23 Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

23 Political
24 Economic
25 Social
23 Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)
23 Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)
24 Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia,
Turkey)
25 Pakistan’s relations with the United States
26 Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC,
ECO, OIC, WTO, CW)
III. Global Issues (40 marks)
27 International Security
28 International Political Economy
29 Human Rights
30 Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
31 Population: world population trends, world population policies
32 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
33 Global Energy Politics
34 Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security
35 Nuclear Politics in South Asia
36 International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
37 Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
38 Millennium Development Goals, Current Status,
39 Globalization
40 Middle East Crisis
41 Kashmir Issue
42 Palestine Issue
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

23 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,
23 Introduction to International Political David Balaam & Bradford
Economy, 2010 Dillman
5888 International Organization (Second Edition) Volker Rittberger, Bernhard
2012 Zangl and Andress Kruck
0 The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Mohamed Elbaradei
Treacherous Times (2011)
8. International Relations, 2012 Joshua Goldstein
World Politics: Trends & Transformation, Kegley & Blanton 2011
10. Pakistan Beyond the Crisis, 2011 Maleeha Lodhi
11. Globalization in Question, 2009 Paul Hirst
0 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
0 Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Feroz Khan Bomb,
(2012)
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PAPER: PAKISTAN AFFAIRS (100 MARKS)

0 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 Peshawae. 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.
0 Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns
0 Regional Economic Cooperation (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
0 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
0 Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India
XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
XXIII. 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. Candland,
2. Labor, Democratization and Christopher, New York:
Development in India and Pakistan. Routledge, 2007.
3. Perception, Politics and Security in Chari, P.R. at al, New York: Routledge,
South Asia: The Compound Crisis 2003.
in 1990.
4. The Future of Pakistan. Cohen Stephen P. et al. Washington:
Brookings Institute Press, 2011.
5. Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle Hussian, Zahid. New York:
with Militant Islam. I.B.Tauris, 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-
Encyclopedia. CLIO, 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:
Conflict: The Armed Conflict in Routledge, 2011.
15. Pakistan.
Making Sense of Pakistan. Shaikh, Farzana. New York: Colombia
16. University Press, 2009.
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)

0 Introduction of Islam.
0 Concept of Islam.
1 Importance of Deen in Human Life.
2 Difference between Deen and Religion.
3 Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
4 Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
5 Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
0 Study of Seerah of Prophet Mohammad (PBAH) as Role Model for:-
0 Individual
1 Diplomat
2 Educator
3 Military Strategist
4 Peace Maker
0 Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam.
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REQUIRED READINGS

Sr. No. Title Author

1. Introduction of Islam Dr. Hamidullah

2. Islam: its meaning and Message Khurshid Ahmad

3. Islam: The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub

4. Islam at the crass road MohummadAsad

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 Iqbal Zafar

10. Islamic Law and Constitution Abul A’ la Mawdudi,

11. Insan e Kamil Dr Khalid Alvi

12. Islami Tehzeeb Kay Chund Darakhshan Pehloo Mustafa Sabbai

13. Islam Aur Tahzeeb -e -Maghrib Ki Kash Makash Dr Muhammad Ameen,

14. Aurat Maghrib aur Islam Serwat Jamal Asmaui

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

1. Towards Understanding Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi,

2. Ideals and Realities of Islam Hussain Nasr,

3. Administrative Development; an Islamic Alburacy Muhammad A.

Perspective, KP.L. London

4. Arab Administration Hussain Shah

5. The Islamic Republic : Politics, Law and Economy Hassan Dr. S. Farooq
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6. Studies in Muslim Political Thoughts and Sherwani, H.K.S.

Administration

7. Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam Allama Iqbal

8. Islamic Political System in the Modern age: Ahmad Manzooruddin

Theory and Practice

9. Sovereignty-Modern and Islamic: Ilays Ahmad

10. Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives Donohue J, John A. and
Esposito L. John (eds)

11. Islam Aik Nazar Main Sudderud Din Islahi

12. IslamiNazria e Hayat Khurshid Ahmad

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

14. Jadah o Manzil Seyyed Kotub

15. Islam ka Nizam e Hakoomat Maulana Hamid ul Ansari

16. Islami Nizam Dr Yousof Qerzawi,

17. Bonyadi Haqooq Muhammad Salahuddin

18. Islam Ka Muashi Nizam Justice Taqi Usamani,

19. Tahzeeb o Tamaddon e Islami Rasheed Akhter Nadvi

20. First Principle of Islamic Economics Abul A’ la Mawdudi

21. Islamic Civilization Foundations Belief & Principles Abul A’ la Mawdudi

22. Workship in Islam Abul A’ la Mawdudi

23. Let us be Muslims Khurram Murad

24. Women and Social Justice; an Islamic Paradigm Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad
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PAPER: CRIMINOLOGY (100 MARKS)

Section-I (25 Marks)

I. Introduction
Basic concepts used in understanding crime, criminality and criminal.
II. Understanding Criminology
Definition, meaning and scope of criminology, Criminology and criminal law, Crime as
social problem, Crime and social organization, related concepts: Deviance, Sin and Vice

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
Classical School
Positivist School (Biological and Psychological Explanations)
Positivist School (Sociological Explanation)
0 Social Disorganization theory
1 Strain theory
2 Social Control theory
3 Learning theory
4 Labeling Theory
Islamic perspective
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:
0 pretrial, trial and sentencing
1 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
0 Agencies: formal and informal
1 Criminal courts: procedures and problems
2 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 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
0 Intelligence-led Policing
1 Community Policing
2 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 Children, Women and Minorities
and 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 Hagan, J.
its Control.
5. Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach James, B.
6. Security Studies: An Introduction Paul, D.W.
7. Crime, Justice and Society: An Introduction Ronald, J.B., Marvin,
to 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/

International Police Executive Symposium (IPES);
14.
http://www.ipes.info/ Asian Criminological Society (ACS):
15.
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 Feminism
 Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender
Development III. Feminist Theories and
Practice
 What is Feminism
 Liberal Feminism
 Radical Feminism
 Marxist/Socialist Feminism
 Psychoanalytical Feminism
 Men’s Feminism
 Postmodern Feminism

IV. Feminist Movements

0 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
1 Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender
2 Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World
System Theory, Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.
3 Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women
and Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of
Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs).
4 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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S.No. Title Author

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 USA (100 MARKS)

Introduction:-
0 From ancient times to 1492
1 Advent of the Europeans to British supremacy (1492-1606)
II. USA as a British Colony (1606-1783).
III. USA as an Independent Country (1783 - 1819)

Constitution of the USA: Salient Features

VI. Civil War between the North and the East (1850 - 1869)
VII. Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)
VIII. USA’s role in the Two World Wars (i. 1914 – 1918, ii. 1939 - 1945)
IX. Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA and USSR as the Two
World Powers.
American Role in patronizing UNO and International Organizations 1945 – 2012
XI. American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole super Power (1945 -
1990).
XII. International Concerns of USA: An Overview.
XIII. The War on Terror and the Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 - 2012)
XIV. Global perceptions of the USA.
XV. Progressive Era: Reforms of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson,
XVI. The Great Depression and the New Deal
XVII. Civil Rights Movement
XVIII. United States Role in International Conflicts
XIX. US Presidential Election
US Congress and its Mandate
XXI. Separation of Powers and Check & Balances
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, Bailyn. Bernard, 1992
2. A Pocket History of the United States Commager, H. and
Nevins, Allan, 1967
3. Painless American History, Curt Lader, 2009
4. The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History E.Woods, Thomas Jr.,
2004
5. The Civil War: A Narrative Foote, Shelby, 1986
6. The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Hofstadter. Richard
Made it. , 1948
7. US-South Asian Relations 1784 – 1940: A History Iftikhar H. Malik, ed.,
Perspective, 2006
8. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics Mearsheimer, John, 2001

9. Enlightenment Revolution and the Birth of Modern Nelson, Craig, Thomas

Nation Paine, 2006
10. The USA: 1917 – 1980 Smith, Nigel, 2006
11. American Colonies: The Selling of North America Taylor, Alan, 2002
12. White Over Black: American Attitudes Toward the Winthrop D. Jordan,
Negro 1550 – 1812
13. The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents. William. A. De Gregorio,
2005
14. A people’s History of the United States: 1492 to Zinn, Howard, 1980
Present.
PAPER: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (200 MARKS)

Paper—1 (Marks-100)

Introduction
0 The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
1 The Nation-State System
2 Evolution of International Society

II. Theories and Approaches

3 The Classical Approaches-Realism and idealism
4 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,
5 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.
6 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism

III. International Political Security.

7 Conceptualization of security in the twenty-first century
8 Power. Elements of National Power
9 Balance of Power
10 Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision making and analysis
11 Sovereignty
12 National Interest

IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation.

1 War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, civil war,
Guerilla war
2 Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
3 Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to Nuclear India and
Pakistan
V. International Political Economy.
4 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and neo- Marxism
5 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence

VI. International political community.

Nationalism
Internationalism
Globalization
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VII. Approaches to Peace

Diplomacy
International Law
Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime

VIII. International Political Institution

United Nations
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank
International Court of Justice
Paper- II (Marks-100)

International Relation between two Wars

0 Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War

1 Cold War
0 Decolonization in Asia and Africa.
1 Rise of United States and Soviet Union,
2 Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War

2 Post Cold War

0 End of History, Clash of Civilization, Terrorism, Globalization, unipolarity New
world Order
IV. International and Regional Organizations
 League of Nation, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA,
SAARC, SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.
3 Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF

V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries

4 USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU

VI. South Asia

Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace
processes between/among the states of South Asia especially between India
and Pakistan.
India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty;
Composite Dialogue; Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people
contact; Trade; and Role of civil society
Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord; Post
Cold War situation---Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring
Freedom; The Bonn Process- Withdrawal
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VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction

Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines
Nuclear Non –Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear
Non- proliferation Treaty; Nuclear Supplier Group; Partial Test Ban Treaty;
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty
Challenges of Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Civil Deal Regime
The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment
Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

VIII. Contemporary Issues

Indian Ocean and PACIFIC Ocean; Great Powers Moves and hegemony
Kashmir Issue
Palestine Issue
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

World Politics: Trend and Transformation, Charles W. Kegley JR. and
Ninth Edition Eugene R Wittkopf
Understanding International Relations, Chris Brown Second
Edition
3. Politics Among Nations Hans j. Morgenthau
International Politics: A Framework for Holsti, K.J. Analysis
5. Contemporary Security and Strategy Craig A. Snyder (ed.),
The Globalization of World Politics: An John Baylis and Stev
Introduction to International Relations Smith,eds
7. Games Nations Play, Seventh Edition John Spanier
8. Essentials readnigs in World Politics Karen Mingst
9. World in Collision: Terror and the Future of Ken Booth and Tim Dunne,
Global Order Ed
10. Theory of International Politics Kenneth N. Waltz
11. Theories of International Relations Scott Burchill and Andrew
Linklater
12. The Cause of Wars Michael Howard
13. Politics of Nuclear Weapons in south Asia Bhumitra Chakma, ed
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S.No. Title Author

14. The Twenty Year’s Crisis ; 1919-1939:An E.H. Carr
Introduction to the Study of International
Relation
15. Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Joseph Cirincione
Nuclear Weapons
16. Arms Control: The New Guide to Jozef Goldblat
Negotiations and Agreements
17. Explaining Foreign Policy Llyod Jenson
18. The International Politics of Space Michael Sheehan
19. Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Moonis Ahmar, ed
Study of Pakistan
20. Planning the Unthinkable How New Peter R. Lavoy, Scott D.
Powers Will Use Nuclear Biological And Sagan, and James J. Wirtz
Chemical Weapons
21. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy : An Historical S.M. Burke
Analysis
22. International Relations: Politics and William Nester
Economy in the 21st Century
23. Foreign Policy and Political process William Wallace
24. Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures and Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
Restraint Regime in South Asia
25. The India- Pakistan Military Standoff; Crisis Zachary S. Davis, ed
and Escalation in South Asia (United
States
26. Nuclear Pakistan: Strategic Dimensions Zulfiqar Khan, ed
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PAPER: SOCIOLOGY (100 MARKS)

General Sociology

0 Individual: Sociability or the sociality of man.

1 Culture: Meaning and Characteristics (Culture is variable, learnt, social, shared,
Transmissive, dynamic and adaptive), types (Material, Non –material), functions
(transfer of knowledge, define situation, provide Behaviour pattern, moulds
personality) and elements of culture (norms, values, beliefs, sanctions,
customs).Culture and Socialization; formal and non-formal socialization,
transmission of culture, cultural relativism. Sub-cultures. Ethnocentrism and
xenocentrism, Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture. Multiculturalism,
assimilation, and acculturation.
2 Society: Meaning and characteristics. Community; meaning and characteristics.
Individual and society. Relationship between individual and society. Two main
theories regarding the relationship of man and society (i) the social contact theory
and (ii) the organismic theory. Social and cultural evolution of society (Hunting
and Gathering Society, Herding and Advance Herding Society, Horticultural
Society, Agrarian Society, Industrial Society, Post modern Society).
3 Social Interaction: Caste and classes, Forms of social classes, Feudal system in
Pakistan, Social Mobility-nature of social mobility and its determinants in Pakistani
society, Culture of poverty.
4 Social Control: Mechanisms of social control-formal and informal means of
social control, Anomie, Alienation and social Integration-Means of social
integration in Pakistani Society.
5 Social and Cultural Change and Social Policy: Processes of Social and
Cultural Change-discovery, inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan
Social planning and directed social and cultural change, effect of Industrialization,
Urbanization, Modernization and Modern Means of Communication on Social
Change.
6 Public Opinion: Formation of Public, Opinion, Concept of opinion leader,
characteristics of opinion leadership.
7 Community: The rural community, Traditional Characteristics of rural life, The
urban community, Rural – Urban convergence, Urbanism, Future of cities in
Pakistan.
8 Social Institutions: The nature and genesis of institutions, the process of
institutionalization, Functions of Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education,
Economy and Politics.
9 Social Problems in Pakistan: High population growth rate, Rural –urban
migration. Issues of technical/vocational training, Deviance and street crime,
Unemployment, illiteracy and School drop out, Smuggling, Prostitution, Poverty,
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Drug Addiction, Child Labour and Abuse Bonded Labour, Social Customs and
Traditions effecting Women in Pakistan, Violence Against Women’s and
Domestics Violence, Issues concerning the Elderly’s in Pakistan.
Sociological Theory:

Three sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic interactions and

Conflict. Theorists: Ibn-i-Khaldun Spencer, August Comte, Emile Dukheim, Max
Weber, Kari Marx, Parson.
III. Methods of Sociological Research:

Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questionnaire Research Design,

Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Sociology : Adown to earth approach James M. Henslin
2. Method of Social Research Baily
3. Poverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
4. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
5. Master of Sociological Thought Lewis A.Coser
6. Socilogy Ogbum &Nimkoff
7. Social Change and History Robert Nisbet
8. Feudal System in Pakistan Nawab Haider Naqvi
9. The Sociology of Rural Life Lynn Smith, T.
10. Sociology-Social Structure and Social Conflict Kerbo, Harold R. (1989).
11. Sociology: An Introduction to the Science of Koening Samuel
Society
12. Marriage and The Family Lee, Alfred Mclung and Lee,
Elizabeth Briant (1961).
13. The Design of Social Research, Ackoff, Russel, L. (Latest ed.)
14. An Introduction to the History of Sociology Barnes, H.E. (Ed.) (1966)
15. Pakistani Society Akbar Ahmad, S.
16. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
17. Sociology,10th edition John, J. Macionis. 2004.
18. Research Methodology Neuman, Lawrance (Rvs. Ed.)
19. Sociological Theory Ritzer, Georg, (1988).