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CSS Current Affairs syllabus covers Pakistan’s domestic and foreign affairs, global issues, and key international developments. Topics include politics, economy, security, environment, human rights, and major regional conflicts. More at pakexam.live.

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CSS Current Affairs syllabus covers Pakistan’s domestic and foreign affairs, global issues, and key international developments. Topics include politics, economy, security, environment, human rights, and major regional conflicts. More at pakexam.live.

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Central Superior Services


(CSS) Examination

Paper: Current Affairs – 100 Marks


The Current Affairs paper evaluates a candidate’s awareness of national and international
developments, their historical context, and their implications for Pakistan and the world.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate analytical ability, balanced judgment, and a clear
understanding of political, economic, and social trends.

I. Pakistan’s Domestic Affairs – 20 Marks


Covers major developments within Pakistan, including:

Political: Governance, constitutional matters, political stability, electoral processes, and


institutional performance.
Economic: Growth trends, trade, industry, agriculture, fiscal and monetary policies, and
economic challenges.
Social: Education, health, demographics, social reforms, and cultural dynamics.

II. Pakistan’s External Affairs – 40 Marks


Focuses on Pakistan’s foreign relations and diplomatic engagements:

Relations with Neighbors: India, China, Afghanistan, Russia.


Relations with the Muslim World: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey.
Relations with the United States.
Engagement with Regional & International Organizations: UN, SAARC, ECO, OIC, WTO,
GCC.
III. Global Issues – 40 Marks
Examines pressing international matters and their impact on Pakistan and the global community:

International Security and Political Economy.


Human Rights issues and global advocacy.
Environmental concerns: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord.
Population trends and policies worldwide.
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism strategies.
Global Energy Politics.
Nuclear Proliferation, Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Politics in South Asia.

International Trade: Doha Development Round, Bali Package.


Maritime Cooperation and Competition in the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean.

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – current status.


Globalization and its socio-economic implications.

Middle East Crisis.

Kashmir Issue.
Palestine Issue.

Suggested Readings
A range of authoritative works is recommended, including:

Pakistan Foreign Policy 1947–2005 – Abdul Sattar

Issues in Pakistan’s Economy – Akbar S. Zaidi


Pakistan: A Hard Country – Anatol Lieven

Government & Politics in South Asia – Baxter, Malik, Kennedy & Oberst
Introduction to International Political Economy – David Balaam & Bradford Dillman

International Organization – Volker Rittberger et al.


The Age of Deception – Mohamed ElBaradei

International Relations – Joshua Goldstein


World Politics: Trends & Transformation – Kegley & Blanton

Pakistan Beyond the Crisis – Maleeha Lodhi


Globalization in Question – Paul Hirst

International Political Economy – Thomas Oatley

Politics and Change in the Middle East – Andersen, Seibert, Wagner


Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Bomb – Feroz Khan

Pakistan and World Affairs – Shamshad Ahmad


World Times Magazine and other credible current affairs periodicals.

For more information, detailed guidance, and access to past papers, visit pakexam.live

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