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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2026

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:37:11 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2026 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20x1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.

1. Article _____________ empowers the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights directly.
(A) 185(6) (B) 187(2) (C) Both A and B (D) 184(3)

2. India has constructed Baglihar Dam on ______________ River.
(A) Ravi (B) Indus (C) Jhelum (D) None of these

3. Pakistan Army provided training to which Middle Eastern country’s armed forces in the 1970s?
(A) Iran (B) Turkey (C) UAE (D) None of these

4. Which constitutional amendment generated debate about judicial reforms?
(A) 26nd Amendment (B) 27th Amendment (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) None of these

5. Which province introduced a “Green Energy Transition Policy” in 2024?
(A) Balochistan (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Punjab (D) Sindh

6. The edited volume “The Future of Pakistan” is authored by:
(A) Anatol Lieven (B) Stephen P. Cohen (C) Pervez Hoodboy (D) None of these

7. The establishment and structure of the Supreme Court is provided underArticle________:
(A) 63–64 (B) 99 (C) 176–191 (D) None of these

8. Pakistan joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in:
(A) 1956 (B) 1973 (C) 1981 (D) None of these

9. Badshahi Mosque was built by:
(A) Akbar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Jahangir (D) None of these

10. SAARC was founded in:
(A) 1985 (B) 1975 (C) 1980 (D) 1987

11. Pakistan’s largest solar park is in:
(A) Gwadar (B) Bahawalpur (C) Dera Ismail Khan (D) Sukkur

12. _________ was the Ottomon Caliph when the Khilafat movement began.
(A) Mehmed VI (B) Murad V (C) Abdul Hameed II (D) Abdul Mejid II

13. Who is the author of the book “Making Sense of Pakistan”?
(A) Ayesha Jalal (B) Farzana Shaikh (C) Anatol Lieven (D) K.K Aziz

14. The only Pakistani PM who visited the US and addressed a joint session of Congress is:
(A) Benazir Bhutto (B) Liaquat Ali Khan (C) Shaukat Aziz (D) None of these

15. Which Middle Eastern country was the first to recognize Pakistan in 1947?
(A) Saudi Arabia (B) Egypt (C) Iran (D) Iraq

16. _________ was the first country to purchase the JF-17 Thunder fighter Jet.
(A) Myanmar (B) Azerbaijan (C) Libya (D) Nigeria

17. Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan’s GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
(A) Agriculture only (B) Heavy manufacturing (C) Services sector (D) None of these

18. Which of the following is not included in the ‘5 Es Framework to Turnaround Pakistan?’
(A) Equity & empowerment (B) Environment (C) E-Pakistan (D) Efficiency

19. ____________ founded the Khaksar Tehreek.
(A) Maulana Hasrat Mohani (B) Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi
(C) Allama Shibli Nomani (D) Maulana Abu al Kalam Azad

20. Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan in:
(A) 1969 (B) 1966 (C) 1962 (D) None of these

PART-II

NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

Q. No. 2. Conduct a comprehensive appraisal of the similarities and differences between Iqbal’s philosophical ideas and Jinnah’s political interpretation of the Pakistan ideology. (20)

Q. No. 3. “The instability in Afghanistan continues to influence Pakistan’s internal security, regional diplomacy, and counter terrorism strategy”.Critically examine the above statement and suggest policy measures to address the issue/challenge. (20)

Q. No. 4. To what extent does the 27th Constitutional Amendment strengthens or weakens constitutionalism and rule of law in Pakistan? Justify your stance with valid arguments. (20)

Q. No. 5. Critically assess how youth perspectives, digital activism, and civil society movements are influencing civil military relations. (20)

Q. No. 6. Undertake a concise assessment of the key economic challenges currently confronting Pakistan. Illustrate how IMF’s conditions can shape the country’s path towards economic stabilization and long-term financial sustainability? (20)

Q. No. 7. “The unresolved Kashmir issue exposes the inherent weakness in United Nations Security Council’s Architecture.” Critically examine the role of UNSC in resolving the Kashmir issue. (20)

Q. No. 8. Critically assess the performance of health and education sectors after being handed over to the Provinces under the 18th amendment and suggest way forward.(20

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2025

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:36:40 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2025 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)

1. What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
(A) 758 km (B) 1058 km (C) 1258 km (D) None of these

2. The Tashkent Agreement was signed on:
(A) January 10, 1966 (B) February 10, 1966 (C) March 10, 1966, (D) None of these

3. The Indus River originates in China, near:
(A) Tianchi Lake (B) lugu Lake (C) Mapam Lake (D) None of these

4. The second five-year plan in Pakistan was introduced in:
(A) 1957 (B) 1958 (C) 1960 (D) None of these

5. Who was the first governor of East Pakistan?
(A) Noor ul Amin (B) A. K. Fazlul Haq (C) Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman (D) None of these

6. What was the population of Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947?
(A) 70 million (B) 50 million (C) 60 million (D) None of these

7. A Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and China was signed on:
(A) 24 October 2006 (B) 24 November 2006 (C) 24 December 2006 (D) None of these

8. The third Khilafat conference was held in 1921 in:
(A) Dhaka (B) Karachi (C) Istanbul (D) None of these

9. Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly by Liaquat Ali Khan on:
(A) February 7, 1949 (B) March 7, 1949 (C) April 7, 1949 (D) None of these

10. Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by:
(A) Durand Line (B) Wakhan Corridor (C) Amu Darya (D) None of these

11. Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in Chaghi in:
(A) 1998 (B) 1997 (C) 1999 (D) None of these

12. The Geneva Accords were signed on
(A) 14th May, 1988 (B) 14th April, 1988 (C) 14th June, 1988 (D) None of these

13. What is the approximate area covered by Pakistan’s forests?
(A) 9% (B) 7% (C) 5% (D) None of these

14. Who is the author of, “Pakistan: A Modern History”?
(A) Anatol Lieven (B) Ian Talbot (C) Lawerence Ziring (D) None of these

15. Gwadar Port is operated by:
(A) Gwadar Port Authority (B) China overseas port holding company
(C) Port of Singapore Authority (D) None of these

16. Afghanistan – Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed on:
(A) 28th July, 2008 (B) 28th July, 2009 (C) 28th July, 2010 (D) None of these

17. Who is the author of Diplomatic Footprints?
(A) G.W. Chaudhry (B) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry (C) Shuja Nawaz (D) None of these

18. When did Pakistan join SEATO?
(A) 1953 (B) 1954 (C) 1956 (D) None of these

19. What is the range of the latest Shaheen-III missile?
(A) 3750km (B) 2750 km (C) 1750 km (D) None of these

20. The lower age limit for a candidate contesting senate elections is ______ years.
(A) 30 (B) 35 (C) 25 (D) None of these

PART-II

Q. No. 2. How did the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) affect water distribution and relations between Pakistan and India? (20)

Q. No. 3. Examine the causes and consequences of the 1971 separation of East Pakistan, highlighting the role of regional and international players.(20)

Q. No. 4. Explore the significance of CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) for the economic development of Pakistan. What are its potential challenges and opportunities?(20)

Q. No. 5. Analyze the demographic and cultural diversity of Pakistan and its impact on national integration and policymaking. (20)

Q. No. 6. Critically evaluate the impact of Bhutto`s nationalization policy on the economy of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 7. The Kashmir dispute is an unfinished agenda of the 1947 partition. Evaluate Pakistan's Kashmir policy for the solution of the problem. (20)

Q. No. 8. Is media a curse or blessing? Critically evaluate its role in shaping public opinion and influencing political events in Pakistan in the 21st century.(20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2024

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:16:33 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2024 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)

1. Sindh river has been mentioned in:
(A) Yajur Ved (B) Saam Ved (C) Rig Ved (D) Arath Ved

2. Pakistan was re-elected for the seventh time to the UN committee on Non-Governmental Organizations on:
(A) 11 Feb 2022 (B) 19 March 2022 (C) 17 April 2021 (D) 13 April 2022

3. Who wrote the Book “Kitab-ul-Hind”?
(A) Mujadid Alf Sani (B) Shah Waliullah (C) Syed Ahmed Shahed (D) Al-Beruni

4. What is considered as the greatest monument of Pakistan-China collaboration?
(A) Karachi-Gawadar Highway (B) Karakoram Highway (C) Lahore Orange Line (D) K2 Base-camp

5. Which Mountain Range Separates Pakistan And Afghanistan?
(A) Karakoram (B) Pamirs (C) The Hindu Kush (D) Kirthar

6. Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 constitution of Pakistan?
(A) Sardar Bahadur Khan (B) Hussain Shaheed (C) Syed Fakhar Imam (D) Ghulam Haider Wain

7. What was the official language declared in 1956 constitution?
(A) Urdu (B) Bengali (C) Hindi (D) Both (A) & (A)

8. Pakistan conducted its first successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur-3 having a range of 450 kilometers on:
(A) 9 January 2017 (B) 11 January 2017 (C) 13 January 2017 (D) 15 January 2017

9. Abdul Rabb Nishtar was first ____________ of Pakistan.
(A) Interior Minister (B) Defense Minister (C) Communication Minister (D) None of these

10. Pakistan is one of the largest contributor to the UN Peacekeeping missions, constituting over __________ of UN’s total deployment.
(A) 7% (B) 9% (C) 11% (D) 13%

11. What is the total cost of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
(A) $ 72 Billion (B) $ 62 Billion (C) $ 26 Billion (D) $ 32 Billion

12. Operation “Swift Resort” was launched by:
(A) USA against Afghanistan (B) Pakistan against India (C) India against Pakistan (D) None of these

13. In which country Pakistan opened its first embassy?
(A) China (B) Afghanistan (C) Iran (D) India

14. Pakistan is NOT a member of the following organization:
(A) D-8 (B) G-20 (C) SCO (D) United Nations

15. The Name Of First Pakistani Aircraft Is:
(A) JF-17 Thunder (B) JF-8 Thunder (C) JF-9 Thunder (D) JF-11 Thunder

16. In Which Of The Following District The Shrine Of Shah Abdul Latif (رح (Located In?
(A) Hyderabad (B) Matiari (C) Dadu (D) Thatta

17. An agreement on the demarcation of boundaries was concluded between Pakistan and China in the
year: (A) 1961 (B) 1962 (C) 1963 (D) 1964

18. Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of Tashkent agreement?
(A) Lal Bahadur Shastri`` (B) Indra Gandi (C) Rajiv Gandhi (D) None of these

19. No person shall be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan unless he has been a judge of a High Court for a period of:
(A) Five years (B) Seven years (C) Nine years (D) Fifteen years

20. Who is Pakistan’s first female mountaineer to conquer Mount Everest?
(A) Nazia Parveen (B) Samina Baig (C) Mahoor Shahzad (D) Benazir Bhutto

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Political stability remains an elusive concept in Pakistan. Explore the factors contributing to the fractured nature of Pakistan's polity and discuss potential reforms to the constitutional and political structure that could foster stability. (20)

Q. No. 3. Keeping in view the socio-politico circumstances of sub-continent, discuss the role of Sheikh Ahmed Sarhindi (Mujadid Alf Thani) who revived Islamic Ideology and established Muslim identity in sub-continent. (20)

Q. No. 4. The Democratization process in Pakistan is still weak and ambiguous. Do you consider dynastic politics and feudalism are the major hindrances on the way of establishing true democratic system in Pakistan? Explain.(20)

Q. No. 5. Global warming presents an existential threat to states like Pakistan. Examine the far-reaching impacts of global warming on Pakistan and propose a model of economic development that aligns with environmental protection. (20)

Q. No. 6. How should Pakistan manage the equitable distribution of resources among different ethnic regions to address historical grievances and promote developments across the country? (20)

Q. No. 7. In Modern day democracy there must be a Pragmatic Civil-Military relationship to deal all the internal and external security threats. Analyze with reference to the role of Pakistan’s security and stability in South-Asia. (20)

Q. No. 8. Since Independence, the most critical concern for Internal security is National Integration. Discuss the role of constitutional provisions enabling provincial autonomy and devolution of Power to strengthen National integration in Pakistan? (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2023

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:06:48 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-eAzam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisisridden decade of 1937-47.(20)

Q. No. 3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a century, but now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the causes of this agricultural decline.(20)

Q. No. 4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modern economic system and uplifts the standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial development in Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 5. The evolution of democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, even after passing more than seven decades of its existence the democracy could not get its roots. Discuss in detail. (20)

Q. No. 6. Joining the US led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long term repercussions for Pakistan. Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 7. Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geostrategic/political importance and challenges. (20)

Q. No. 8. Pakistan is considered to be the fifth-largest youth bulge country in the world. Given this youth bulge, deliberate on ways forward for Sustainable Economic Development in Pakistan. (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2022

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:01:25 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2022 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How far these parties are necessary for the political system? (20)

Q. No. 3. Discuss the Federal Structure of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after 18th Amendment. Why criticism on 18th Amendment started recently? (20)

Q. No. 4. Evaluate the factional politics of early years(1947-58) and its impact on the democratic process of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 5. Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings and Ideology in its foreign policy? Also analyze its impact. (20)

Q. No. 6. What is the volume of grants, aid and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten years to stimulate the growth? Discuss. (20)

Q. No. 7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost it had to pay for that? Explain. (20)

Q. No. 8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan. (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2021

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:56:55 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2021 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Enumerate the measures adopted by Pakistan to spotlight on the plight of Kashmiri people in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August 2019.(20)

Q. No. 3. Explain “Afghans` owned, Afghans` led” solution of Afghanistan crisis. (20)

Q. No. 4. How CPEC phase II will galvanize industrialization and employment in Pakistan? (20)

Q. No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 6. How Pakistan should combat 5th generation war successfully? (20)

Q. No. 7. “Political Stability is mandatory for economic prosperity in Pakistan”. Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 8. Critically evaluate the evolution of Muslim Separate identity in the Subcontinent. (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2020

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:53:37 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2020 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim India? (20)

Q. No. 3. China, Pakistan-Russia cooperation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 4. What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region? (20)

Q. No. 5. What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the internal security situation of Pakistan? (20)

Q. No. 6. Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 7. Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss. (20)

Q. No. 8. Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban peace process. (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2019

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:49:42 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2019 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1973. How far it is correct to suggest that it paved the way for the separate Muslim homeland in India?(20)

Q. No. 3. How far the nature of center province relations has changed under various amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate.(20)

Q. No. 4. What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendation do you suggest to deal with these issues.(20)

Q. No. 5. “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment (20)

Q. No. 6. What are the main causes of energy crisis in Pakistan? What measure do you recommend to address it ?(20)

Q. No. 7. Critically analyze the key causes of delaying constriction of dams in Pakistan. Give some suggestions to revert this collateral loss.(20)

Q. No. 8. Efficient use of natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in the light of present situation of Pakistan. (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2018

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:44:15 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2018 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent. (20)

Q. No. 3. Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was implemented? (20)

Q. No. 4. Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable to make country politically stable? (20)

Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against. (20)

Q. No. 6. Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution. (20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001. (20)

Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan? (20)

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CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2017

manzoor1 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:37:24 +0000

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 3. Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game changer. Explain. (20)

Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education and qualitative research in Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in Pakistan? (20)

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