The syllabus for Pakistan Affairs is designed to test the candidate's comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Section 1I. Ideology of Pakistan
Definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for reforms.
Section 2II. Land and people
Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry and education.
Section 3III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus
Section 4IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan
Its Safety and Security; International Concerns
Section 5V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC,ECO,SCO)
Section 6VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
Section 7VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan
Section 8VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors
Section 9IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region
Section 10X. The Palestine Issue
Section 11XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan
Section 12XII. Political Evolution Since 1971
Section 13XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror
Section 14XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
Section 15XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
Section 16XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration
Section 17XVII. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
Section 18XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest
Section 19XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty
Section 20XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
Section 21XXI. Relations with Neighbors excluding India
Section 22XXII. Relations with India Since 1947
Section 23XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
Section 24XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979
Section 25XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements
Section 26XXVI. Economic Conditions and Survey
Section 27XXVII. Constitutional and Legal Debates
Section 28XXVIII. Prevailing Social Problems