Essay Past Papers Analysis

I. Humanity

1. Universal human equality is utopia. (2021)

2. Human development and economic sustainability. (2022)

3. All humans are born equal in dignity and rights but they are in shackles everywhere (2010)

4. The war on terror has contributed to the growing abuse of human rights. (2015)

5. In the fight against terrorism and corruption, it is imperative not to compromise human rights and civil liberties. (2018)

6. Humanism. (2004)

7. Hero-worship is the strongest where there is least regard for human freedom. (2000)

8. Personal liberty is the paramount essential to human dignity and human happiness. (2000)

II. Environment

1. Reforestation as a Global Urgency. (2025)

2. The threat of global warming and the ways to counter it. (2018)

3. Government should eliminate subsidies and incentives for manufacturers and consumers of electric cars as they are costly and do not do enough to protect the environment. (2015)

4. Global warming, fact or fiction? (2008)

5. The future of mankind in a global warming perspective. (2007)

6. Global Warming (2006)

III. Truth and Reason

1. Truth is lived not taught. (2019)

2. Truth is a rare commodity despite the freedom by the print and electronic media. (2011)

3. In this country reason does not apply to anything. (2011)

4. Truth in short supply (2006)

5. The search for truth. (2005)

IV. Reading

1. Hope the greatest driving force. (2024)

2. The pleasures of reading. (2011)

3. Of all the needs a book has, the chief need is that it be readable. (2002)

V. Morality/ Principles

1. Moral depravity is the root cause of poverty. (2008)

2. There comes a time to put aside principles and do what is right. (2006)

3. Art and morality. (2002)

VI. Global Issues & International Relations

1. Nations have no permanent friends and enemies, they have only permanent interests. (2026)

2. Emerging Multipolar World Order: opportunities and risks for Pakistan. (2026)

3. Hamas-Israel Conflict: A Test Case for World Conscience. (2025)

4. CPEC and “Indo-Middle East-Europe”, new war fronts. (2024)

5. BRICS and Pakistan: Prospects of Recovery. (2024)

6. Globalization and National Economics. (2024)

7. Global trade and trade policies of China. (2022)

8. Global politics and international relations. (2022)

9. World food systems: the economics of agriculture. (2022)

10. Pakistan and the future of Kashmir cause. (2020)

11. Global power dynamics and Pakistan's foreign policy. (2020)

12. China - Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) and its socio-economic implications for the region and the world. (2018)

13. Brexit means globalization is the rhetoric of the privileged, and capitalism will return ferociously as ever. (2017)

14. Modernity is an unending project. (2017)

15. The time we live in is the winter of the world. (2011)

16. The world politics stands more derisive than it was ever before due to the specific imperialist designs. (2010)

17. Globalization and electronic media. (2007)

18. The end of cheap oil. (2004)

19. World scenario in 21st century and Pakistan's role in it. (2002)

20. Moral standards in international relations. (2000)

VII. Science and Technology

1. Cyber Security as the new national security frontier. (2026)

2. Covid-19-A wake up call for Pakistani researches. (2021)

3. Human inventions move societies backward. (2021)

4. Is Pakistan ready for the digital revolution? (2020)

5. Expanding information technology: A curse or blessing. (2019)

6. Modernity is an unending project. (2017)

7. The war on terror has contributed to the growing abuse of human rights. (2015)

8. The introduction of new digital technologies has radically altered identities. (2015)

9. Labor saving devices are more troublesome than they are worth. (2015)

10. Modern day communication via social networks puts an end to true and sincere relationships. (2013)

11. The suffering soul in the scientific age. (2012)

12. Advancement in science and technology is the gateway to the economic prosperity of a country. (2000)

VIII. Extremism

1. Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. (2014)

2. Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. (2003)

3. On tolerance. (2001)

IX. Media

1. The emerging power of social media: Prospects and problems. (2018)

2. Modern day communication via social networks puts an end to true and sincere relationships. (2013)

3. Power of media in the modern world. (2009)

4. Globalization and electronic media. (2007)

X. War/ Peace/ Globalization

1. There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet an enemy. (2026)

2. True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. (2025)

3. An analysis of the concept of globalization of markets. (2022)

4. Pros and cons of globalization. (2021)

5. Intercultural communication is a panacea to avoid third World War. (2021)

6. Are modern Wars not holy Wars? (2017)

7. World as a global village: learning to live together. (2016)

8. Great nations win without fighting. (2014)

9. Can we prevent the third World War? (2008)

XI. Democracy/ Governance/ Administration / Crisis/ Tourism

1. Local Government System: the missing link in Pakistan’s governance structure. (2026)

2. Dynastic politics is the worst mockery of democracy. (2025)

3. Political Polarization; Governance and Society. (2024)

4. Pragmatism vs Passion in politics. (2024)

5. Digital democracy: social media and political participation. (2022)

6. Promoting tourism in Pakistan: opportunities and challenges. (2020)

7. Democracy in Pakistan: hopes and hurdles. (2018)

8. Crisis of good governance in Pakistan: need for reforms and institution building. (2016)

9. In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. (2015)

10. Democracy is a culture rather than a process. (2012)

11. Disaster management and government preparedness. (2011)

12. Democracy and illiteracy do not move together. (2010)

13. Pakistan is rich in natural resources but very poor in their management. (2010)

14. The future of democracy in Pakistan. (2009)

15. The food crisis: problems, challenges and opportunities for Pakistan. (2009)

16. Devolution of power in Pakistan. (2001)

17. Good governance and the role of the public servant. (2000)

XII. Education

1. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. (2025)

2. Meaning purposive education. (2021)

3. Women universities as agents of change. (2020)

4. Democracy and illiteracy do not move together. (2019)

5. Classrooms decide the future of the nation. (2019)

6. Higher education in Pakistan: ills and remedies. (2018)

7. Privatizing higher education-generating knowledge or making more money for the opulent. (2014)

8. There should be colleges and schools just for men/boys and some just for women/girls. (2013)

9. Meaning and purpose of education. (2013)

10. A critical analysis of education system in Pakistan. (2012)

11. Co-education; merits and demerits. (2009)

12. English as the medium of education in Pakistan. (2009)

13. Higher education as an agent of change. (2008)

14. The present system of education must assume some of the responsibilities of our failure. (2007)

15. Reforms in examination systems. (2005)

16. Higher science education in the developing countries. (2002)

17. Education has for its object the formation of character. (2002)

18. Need for serious planning in technical education in Pakistan. (2002)

19. Economic prosperity of a nation is directly proportional to the level of literacy in it. (2001)

20. Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive, easy to govern, but impossible to enslave. (2000)

XIII. National Integration

1. Water crisis and national unity. (2016)

2. National integration. (2001)

3. The barbarity of ethnic cleansing. (2000)

XIV. Water

1. Do not waste water even if you were at a running stream. (2021)

2. Dilemma of the water and energy crisis in Pakistan. (2003)

3. We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. (2000)

XV. Energy

1. Phase out of fossil fuel and Arab Economies. (2024)

2. Energy crisis in Pakistan: causes and consequences. (2012)

3. Dilemma of the water and energy crisis in Pakistan. (2003)

XVI. Bureaucracy

1. Bureaucracy doldrums. (2021)

2. Public office is a public trust. (2001)

XVII. Nuclear Politics

1. The more developed a country, the more lethally it is armed. (2007)

2. Nuclear weapons are 'not only a great peril, but a great hope. (2006)

XVIII. Terrorism

1. How is terrorism and its perception shaped by the mass media? (2022)

2. The war on terror has contributed to the growing abuse of human rights. (2015)

3. Pakistan's war on terror and its impact on our psyche and politic socio-economic fronts. (2009)

4. Terrorism as a new threat to the contemporary world. (2007)

5. International crisis of terrorism. (2002)

XIX. Art/ Literature/ Poetry

1. Do we really need literature in our lives? (2020)

2. Art for peace. (2019)

3. Literature is a lonely planet of idealists. (2017)

4. The place of Urdu in Pakistan and supreme court's ruling making Urdu the official Language of the country. (2016)

5. Language is a fit data for research in humanities and social science. (2014)

6. Can meaning be fixed? (2014)

7. Literature as a great cultural artifact. (2014)

8. Literature is the best criticism of life. (2010)

9. Poetry is the highest form of expression - the greatest proof is the holy Quran. (2008)

10. Humour in Urdu literature (2006)

11. Art critics and reviewers. (2003)

12. Art and morality. (2002)

13. Every art is an imitation of nature. (2002)

XX. Literary/ Philosophy

1. To reign is worth ambition though in Hell. (2025)

2. Brains, like hearts, go where they are appreciated. (2025)

3. Imagination is more important than knowledge. (2022)

4. I fall upon the thorns of life i bleed. (2021)

5. Sometimes we do not see what we see. (2019)

6. Anticipation is often greater than realization. (2015)

7. If gold trusts what shall the iron do. (2013)

8. Beggars can't be choosers. (2012)

9. Brain, like hearts, go where they are appreciated. (2006, 2012)

10. The time we live in is the winter of the world. (2011)

11. There is no great genius without a mixture of madness. (2009)

12. Liberalism (2006)

13. Existentialism. (2003)

14. It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. (2001)

XXI. Diversity/ Freedom

1. I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it. (2020)

2. I disapprove of what you say, but i defend to death your right to say. (2015)

3. Free speech should have limitations. (2013)

4. Dialogue is the best course to combat terrorism. (2010)

XXII. Poverty/ Progress

1. Countering the growing menace of beggary. (2026)

2. Does foreign aid help to achieve economic stability? (2016)

3. Look to the east for holistic progress. (2014)

4. Moral depravity is the root cause of poverty. (2008)

5. Strategies for the alleviation of poverty. (2005)

6. Progressive alleviation of poverty in Pakistan - an overview. (2000)

XXIII. Economy

1. Pathways to Pakistan’s Prosperity. (2024)

2. Is there such a thing as ethical consumerism? (2022)

3. Pakistan's informal economy: the way forward. (2020)

4. IMF bailouts: roads to stability or recipes for disaster. (2020)

5. New War fronts lie in economic zones. (2019)

6. Real development should transform people's lives, not just economic statistics. (2018)

7. Does foreign aid help to achieve economic stability? (2016)

8. Promotion of tax culture in Pakistan: perspective, prospects and challenges. (2016)

9. Foreign direct investment in Pakistan. (2006)

10. Socio-economic challenges faced by Pakistan. (2005)

11. Austerity as a solution to all our economic problems. (2002)

12. Economic problems in Pakistan and how to meet them. (2002)

13. Economic prosperity of a nation is directly proportional to the level of literacy in it. (2001)

14. Advancement in science and technology is the gateway to prosperity of a country. (2000)

XXIV. Justice/ Rule of Law

1. Will "Rule of Law" always remain an impracticable Myth in our country? (2018)

2. All humans are born equal in dignity and rights but they are in shackles everywhere. (2010)

3. Justice delayed is justice denied. (2001)

XXV. Religion

1. The power of Propaganda and Muslim World. (2024)

2. Let there be more light in the corridors of worship places. (2019)

3. Fair play and life, as it is lived, in the land of the pure. (2011)

4. Peace; the essential message of our religion. (2008)

5. Materialism is the death of spirituality. (2008)

6. The image of Islam in the western world and responsibilities of the Muslim ummah. (2007)

7. Islam versus the west. (2005)

8. Pluralistic vision of Islam. (2004)

9. A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth man's minds about religion. (2002)

XXVI. United Nations

1. More and more International Military engagements by the United Nations; is the World Moving towards peace? (2017)

2. The United Nations in the 21st century: obligations and limitations. (2012)

3. The UNO has failed to measure up to the demands of its charter. (2010)

4. The future of UNO: hopes and hurdles. (2009)

XXVII. Women/ Gender

1. The controversial issues of feminism in contemporary women's rights movements. (2022)

2. Gender equality: a popular slogan. (2021)

3. Women universities as agents of change. (2020)

4. New waves of feminism and our culture. (2019)

5. Feminism is not really a third world issue. (2017)

6. Gender equality is a myth. (2016)

7. Frailty, thy name is woman. (2016)

8. Women sports persons are new ambassadors of the soft image of Pakistan. (2014)

9. Gender equality is a myth. (2013)

10. Social and economic securities for women in Islam. (2012)

11. Does Pakistan society regard women as the angel in the house or source of all evils? (2011)

12. Why is there no status of the third gender in Pakistan? (2010)

13. Can women be equal to men in Pakistan? (2010)

14. Status of women in Islam. (2009)

15. The state of women rights in Pakistan. (2007)

16. Persecuted poor woman. (2005)

XXVIII. Governance/ Politics/ Society

1. The one who controls the sea, rules the world. (2026)

2. Youth Bulge: a demographic dividend or a demographic bomb? (2026)

3. Revitalising agriculture sector of Pakistan. (2026)

4. Politicisation of sports - a new challenge. (2026)

5. Rich in politicians, we desperately need statesmen. (2025)

6. Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. (2025)

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