CSS 2025 - Daily & Weekly Extra Activities for Nargis
1. DAWN Newspaper (30-45 mins/day)
Target Sections:
- Editorial - For vocabulary + essay ideas
- Opinion/Analysis - For current affairs & IR
- National News - For Pakistan Affairs
- World/Business - For Current Affairs & Economy
Tip:
- Maintain a Current Affairs Diary (1-page daily)
- Note 5-10 new English words with meanings
2. Watch Informative Content (30 mins/day)
Suggestions:
- Parliament Debates - PTV Parliament / YouTube
- TED Talks (topics: climate change, leadership)
- Al Jazeera / DW / BBC Documentaries
- Dr. Israr / Ghamidi / Nouman Ali Khan - Islamic Studies
3. Broader Reading (1-2 books/month)
Recommended Books:
- "Why Nations Fail" - Daron Acemoglu
- "Pakistan: A Hard Country" - Anatol Lieven
- "Sapiens" - Yuval Noah Harari
- "India Wins Freedom" - Abul Kalam Azad
CSS 2025 - Daily & Weekly Extra Activities for Nargis
4. Writing Practice (20 mins/day)
- Maintain a CSS journal
- Write 1 paragraph daily on current issue (100-150 words)
- Make essay outlines or write past paper questions
5. Health & Focus (30 mins/day)
- Walk / Yoga / Breathing Exercise
- Helps stress relief & improves focus
- Limit mobile use during study slots
6. Podcasts & Audio Learning
Suggestions:
- The Daily (NYT) - International News
- The Pakistan Experience - Social & cultural issues
- Freakonomics Radio - Learn economics with fun
7. Weekly Habits
- Weekly Review Day - Reflect and revise
- Mock Tests (short tests are okay too)
- Group Discussion - Speak on a topic (3-5 mins)
CSS 2025 - Daily & Weekly Extra Activities for Nargis
8. Optional Boosters
- Join CSS Study Groups (Telegram / Facebook)
- Follow CSS Mentors on YouTube (Sir Raza, Miss Aisha Yousaf)
- Attend webinars or live sessions