Harry Harding on the US, China, and a ‘Cold War 2.0’
- Juan Zhang
- Nov, 2020
- Interview
“Calling it a second Cold War is misleading, but to deny that it’s a Cold War is also disingenuous”Harding is a specialist on Asia and U.S.-Asian relations. His major publications include Organizing China: The Problem of Bureaucracy, 1949-1966; China’s Second Revolution: Reform after Mao; A Fragile Relationship: the United States and China since 1972; and the chapter on the Cultural Revo...
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
- Dr. Prashanth
- Oct, 2020
- Interview
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan’s foreign policy thus farSince coming to office last year, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has had a full plate of issues to contend with in foreign policy, be it managing the international aspects of his country’s manifold domestic challenges, coping with changes in key individual relationships, and man...
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Rana Muhammad Dilawar (Police services of Pakistan)
- KIPS Bureau
- Dec, 2019
- Interview
Mr. Dilawar see KIPS as a great institute imparting proper guidelines to the aspirants and sharing the proper passing techniques pertinent to this exam. He stood 39th in CSS’18.The KIPS Bureau Question & Answer with Rana Muhammad Dilawar (PSP) about his pre-exam experiences, his preparation, techniques and efforts for tackling the CSS, at length here. Rana also spoke about why he cho...
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Muhammad Atif Jalib (Pakistan administrative service)
- The KIPS
- Nov, 2019
- Interview
Mr. Atif is thankful to all faculty members of KIPS, Karachi. He stood 33rd in CSS’18 and 2nd in Sindh(u).The KIPS Bureau Question & Answer with Mr. Atif Jalib (PAS) about his pre-exam experiences, his preparation, techniques and efforts for tackling the CSS, at length here. Mr. Jalib also spoke about why he chose the PAS; the KIPS Bureau has included that portion of his conversation...
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Tanveer Ahmed
- The KIPS
- Oct, 2019
- Interview
MR. AHMED JOINED KIPS IN 2016 HE STOOD AT 27TH POSITION IN CSS EXAM 2018The KIPS Bureau Question & Answer with Mr. Tanveer Ahmed (PAS) about his pre-exam experiences, his preparation, techniques and efforts for tackling the CSS, at length here. Mr. Tanveer Ahmed also spoke about why he chose the PAS; the KIPS Bureau has included that portion of his conversation as well. <...
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Dr. Ayesha Khan
- The KIPS
- Sep, 2019
- Interview
THE KIPS BUREAU QUESTION & ANSWER WITH AYESHA KHAN (PAS) ABOUT HER PRE-EXAM EXPERIENCES, HER PREPARATION AND TECHNIQUES FOR TACKLING THE CSS, AT LENGTH HEREDoctors perform death-defying procedures on beating hearts and broken bones. They help patients cope with chronic conditions and ensure comfort and dignity for the dying. Doctors are everyday heroes. Miss Ayesha ...
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Anam Fatima
- The KIPS
- Aug, 2019
- Interview
SHE DECLARES KIPS AS AN ULTIMATE SOURCE OF GUIDANCE FOR THE CSS ASPIRANTS.The KIPS Bureau Question & Answer with Anam Fatima (17th position holder in CSS’18) about her pre-exam experiences, her preparation and techniques for tackling the CSS, at length here. Miss Anam also spoke about why she chose the PAS; the KIPS Bureau has included that portion of the conversation below.
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Aneek Anwar (Pakistan administrative service)
- KIPS Bureau
- July, 2019
- Interview
I CAN CERTAINLY SAY THAT KIPS HAS THE BEST INTERVIEW PANEL ALL ACROSS PAKISTANThe KIPS Bureau Q&A with Aneek Anwar (4th position holder in CSS’18) about his pre-exam experiences, his preparation and his techniques for tackling the CSS, at length here. Mr. Aneek also spoke about why he chose the PAS; the KIPS Bureau has included that portion of the conversation below
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Muhammad Ibrahim Shah
- KIPS Bureau
- June, 2019
- Interview
I’M THE GUY WHO DOES HIS JOB. YOU MUST BE THE OTHER GUY The KIPS Bureau talks with Muhammad Ibrahim Shah (3rd position holder in CSS’18) about his pre-exam experiences, his preparation and his techniques for tackling the CSS, at length here. Mr. Ibrahim also spoke about why he chose the PAS; the KIPS Bureau has included that portion of the conversation below OUR READER...
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Eesha the female frontrunner (Pakistan customs service)
- KIPS Bureau
- May, 2019
- Interview
SHE WAS THE COMPETITION CHALLENGER WHO PUT HERSELF IN THE FEMALE FORCE AT THE PAKISTAN CUSTOMS SERVICE. NOW SHE SPEAKS ABOUT HER PRE-EXAM DAYS OF SHEER HARD WORK AT THE HEART OF THE CENTRAL SUPERIOR SERVICES (CSS)‘Keep your head towards the sun and the shadows will fall behind you’ The success of Eesha Rahim (merit number 64) in June 2016 is giving more ammunition to ma...
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Einstein Once Quipped, Genius Is 1 Percent Talent And 99 Percent Hard-Work, And I Firmly Believe In It
- KIPS Bureau
- Apr, 2019
- Interview
‘EINSTEIN ONCE QUIPPED, “GENIUS IS 1 PERCENT TALENT AND 99 PERCENT HARD-WORK,” AND I FIRMLY BELIEVE IN IT’The KIPS Bureau spoke with Mr. Iqbal (merit number 182) about his CSS adventure, his rise to success and his views on the philosophy of hard-work. But he also spoke about his strategy with which he miraculously managed to pass the exams; The KIPS Bureau has included that portion ...
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I Am On A Mission: Salman Raza On His Success And Passion For People
- The KIPS
- Mar, 2019
- Interview
‘I AM ON A MISSION’: SALMAN RAZA ON HIS SUCCESS AND PASSION FOR PEOPLESalman Raza has been busy, even by his standards. Right after his CSS success in 2015 (merit number 141), he has set his eyes on the Ministry of Commerce and Textile. He says he is too passionate about commerce and trade because it gives him a great opportunity. In a nutshell, he is ‘on a mission’ to make life better f...
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Azka Zafar Rana: No Trend Helps You Perform Well; Your Natural Interest In A Subject Does
- KIPS CSS Admin
- Jan, 2019
- Interview
SMILE, YOU’RE ON CANDID CAMERATHE PAKISTAN CUSTOMS SERVICE OFFICER ON HOW SHE SPOTTED A FLAW IN A FORMULA BEING USED TO MEASURE WOOD LOGS AND HOW LUCK AND HARD WORK COULD PAY OFFAzka Zafar Rana, a CSS candidate at the KIPS Campus, passed her exam in 2015. She did her electronics engineering from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Islamabad. ...
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Muhammad Usman Tipu: The Women’s Strength In PSP Is Increasing In Every Upcoming Batch
- KIPS Bureau
- Dec, 2018
- Interview
‘The women’s strength in PSP is increasing in every
upcoming batch, and I do not see any challenge for them to perform well’Our
law man has been busy, even by his standards. After passing his CSS exam in
2014 by scoring 680 in the written paper and 185 in interview, he joined the
Police Service and helped inspire more students to join the force. The young
officer, too, has an ad...
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An Interview With Zainab Ahmed Cheema
- KIPS Bureau
- Nov, 2018
- Interview
Global Age talks to Miss Cheema, who joined KIPS
in 2013 and passed her CSS exam with merit number 15, about her educational
background and pre-exam preparation‘I would advise them to
try to find an answer to the 'why' part of their decision. In this specific
answer they are going to find the motivation for choosing this path which can,
of course, be different for everyone. But ...
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INTERVIEW WITH MR. GOHAR AYUB KHAN
- Muhammad Shahzad
- May, 2018
- Interview
GoharAyub Khan
and his family has played very important role in national politics. For the
first time, his uncle Sardar Bahadur Khan joined politics and later on his
father field marshal Ayub Khan followed suit. His father also brought Mr.
GoharAyub Khan in the politics. Now his wife ZaibGohar and his son UmerAyub too
have entered this domain. During Musharraf era, his wife Begum ZaibGohar became
M...
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INTERVIEW WITH MIR WA’EZ UMER FAROOQ
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Apr, 2018
- Interview
Chairman
All Party Hurriyat Conference, Mir Wa’ezUmerFarooq needs no introduction. He is
fervent apostle of the Kashmir freedom movement led by his father Mir Wa’ez
Muhammad FarooqShaheed. His religious and political services are applauded by
allWOULD YOU LIKE TO THROW LIGHT UPON THE SERVICES
RENDERED BY YOUR FATHER FOR KASHMIR FREEDOM MOVEMENT?From
the day...
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INTERVIEW WITH MR. EJAZ UL HAQ
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Mar, 2018
- Interview
Mr.
Ejaz ul Haq, Member National Assembly, is the eldest son of former President of
Pakistan, General Muhammad Zia ul Haq. He is known for his relation with
General Zia ul Haq and he is proud to be so. He says that he has made his
mission to serve the people just to keep his father’s name high in the people’s
memories. He stepped in the domain of politics in 1988 and he contested his
first election...
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INTERVIEW WITH MIR ZAFAR ULLAH KHAN JAMALI
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Feb, 2018
- Interview
Mir Zafar Ullah Khan
Jamali is cool and composed political personality. Despite being fully involved
in current politics, he is a walking example of the values fashioned in the
days bygone. Even his opponents acknowledge his decency and noble
behavior. He has been achieving political mileage for four decades. According
to political analysts: Mr. Jamali remains on track while doing politics...
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INTERVIEW WITH Baela Raza Jamil
- Saleem Shahab
- Jan, 2018
- Interview
Ms. Baela Raza Jamil is a public
policy specialist and currently the Director of Programmes at
Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA), the Director of the Institute for Professional
Learning, a coordinator at the South Asia Forum for Education Development
(SAFED) and a Managing Trustee at the Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust. She
is also affiliated with the Technical Advisory Group of the UN Secretary
Gener...
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INTERVIEW WITH LT GENERAL (RTD) ABDUL QADIR BALOCH
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Dec, 2017
- Interview
Lt. General (Rtd) Abdul Qadir Baloch is a soldier
having prestigious as well as impressive personality. He stepped up the ladder
of success gradually during his professional career in Pakistan Army. He joined
Pakistan Army in 1967. Major part of his service was spent at LOC, Azad
Kashmir. He was awarded Sitara e Imtiaz because of his valour and courage. He
also rendered his services as Corps Commander Q...
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INTERVIEW WITH JAMSHAID AHMAD KHAN DASTI, MEMBER NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND LEADER PAKISTAN AWAMI RAJ PARTY
- Saleem Shahab
- Nov, 2017
- Interview
HOW DID YOU EMBARK
ON POLITICS AND WHAT WAS THE REASON OF YOUR SUCCESS?The
injustice and highhandedness committed by feudal lords forced me to join
politics in my area. I come of a poor family. My father had been working as a
baildar in Canal Department; however, he was a sportsman and fond of exercise,
desi kushti (local style of wrestling) and Kabadi. We used to resi...
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RANA SHOUKAT MEHMOOD
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Oct, 2017
- Interview
Rana
Shoukat Mehmood is a high qualified, veteran politician who is known for his
moral fiber. He is counted one of the founding fathers of Pakistan Peoples
Party. He got his Master Degrees in Political Science and Psychology. He is
also a Bachelor of Law (LLB). He started his career in law in 1964 as a
professional lawyer. During his study, he actively participated in student
politics and as a law...
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. MUBASHIR HASSAN
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Sep, 2017
- Interview
Dr. Mubashir hassan did his civil engineering and
also worked as a teacher for some time. Later on he joined politics. Dr.
Mubashir hassan alongwith late zulifqar ali bhutto is the founder of pakistan
people’s party. In the lawn of his home, situated in gulberg, lahore, pakistan
peoples party was founded. He helped establish kahuta nuclear project and his
political role in the development of nuclear bom...
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INTERVIEW WITH SARDAR AYAZ SADIQSPEAKER NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
- MOHAMMAD SHAHZAD
- Aug, 2017
- Interview
WHAT IS AT YOUR CREDIT IN POLITICAL ARENA?I
don’t give credit to myself since I am rendering my duties with the blessings
of God. There is a list of my achievements in National Assembly. I managed
promotion as well as recruitment in National Assembly on merit. Pakistan’s
parliament is the first solar energy based parliament in the world. We have
also established Sustainable Developm...
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INTERVIEW WITH SARDAR NAWAB GHOUS BAKHSH BAROZAI FORMER CHIEF MINISTER OF BALOCHISTAN
- Muhammad Shahzad
- July, 2017
- Interview
Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai is the Chieftain of his
tribe Barozai who got politics as a legacy. His father Sardar Nawab Muhammad
Khan Barozai was a veteran political leader from Baluchistan and was elected
Speaker Baluchistan Provincial Assembly and Chief Minister of the Province
twice. He suffered hardships during General Zia era due to his affiliation with
Pakistan People's Party. He rose to promin...
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INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL (RETD) EHSAN UL HAQ
- Muhammad Shahzad
- June, 2017
- Interview
General (Retd) Ehsan ul Haq is former Chairman
Joint Chief of Staff Committee of Pakistan; former Director General, Inter
Services Intelligence and former Corps Commander, Peshawer. He got his Master
Degree in War Studies from National Defence University, Islamabad. He is a
defence analyst and delivers lectures all over the world. He has been awarded
Hilal e Imtiaz and Nishan e Imtiaz(Military) in ...
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INTERVIEW WITH SYEDA ABIDA HUSSAIN
- Muhammad Shahzad
- May, 2017
- Interview
Q. WHO BROUGHT YOU INTO POLITICS? The
decision to join politics was made by me and my husband after mutual
consultation. I had applied for the reserved seat for women from Pakistan
People's Party. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto awarded me one. In fact he had visited to
see my father in my house. It was then when I developed an acquaintance with
him. Q. DID YOU FACE ANY HURD...
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DECLINE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE OR SYSTEMIC FAILURE?
- Ch. Mhammad Ashraf
- May, 2017
- Interview
In the contemporary history of Pakistan, the
decline in governance can be dated to 1985 with the induction into power of a
non-party political apparatusMy late father, a World War I
veteran, was a great admirer of the British Raj. “No past government can
compare with the Insaf dispensed by the Gora log, nor is there any guarantee
that any future one will be able to do so!” was his u...
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AN INTERVIEW WITH KASHMIRI HURRIAT LEADER SYED ALI SHAH GEELANI
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Apr, 2017
- Interview
WHAT IS INDIA'S POLICY ON KASHMIR IN YOUR OPINION? India's
policy on Kashmir is strict and is based on obduracy. She wants to prolong her
occupation in the Kashmir region through military might. By applying delaying
tactics, she wants to squander the energy of Kashmiri freedom movements and its
workers. This is the Indian policy since the day first. YOU
SPENT A LOT OF...
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An INTERVIEW WITH NAWAB SHAHZAIN BUGTI
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Mar, 2017
- Interview
WHAT
IS THE REASON JAMHOORI WATAN PARTY DID NOT ENGAGE IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
OUTSIDE BALUCHISTAN? After the martyrdom of Nawab Akbar Khan
Bugti, the organizational work of JAMHOORI WATAN PARTY stopped. I tried my best
to renew the efforts but I was kept in prison most of the time during Pervaiz
Musharraf and Zardardi regimes. Our party is popular in Baluchistan while
efforts are bei...
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INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL (RETD) MIRZA ASLAM BEG, FORMER CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, PAKISTAN
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Feb, 2017
- Interview
GLOBAL AGE: HOW DO YOU SEE THE CHANGE OF COMMAND IN
PAKISTAN ARMY? GEN BEG: It is a welcome move since the
change of command took place in line with the principles. New Army Chief is
competent like the predecessor General Raheel Sharif. In sha Allah, he would
deliver in such difficult times. In the same way, General Zubair Mehmood Hayat,
Chairman as Joint Chief of Staff would discover...
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THE BILL GATES OF PAKISTAN
- Saleem Shahab
- Jan, 2017
- Interview
INTERVIEW
WITH MR. SALIM GHAURISALIM GHAURI, FOUNDER AND CEO OF
NETSOL, ONE OF THE TOP I.T. COMPANIES OF PAKISTAN IS CALLED BILL GATES OF
PAKISTAN. IT IS HE WHO RAISED AN I.T. COMPANY FROM A SCRATCH IN A COUNTRY
ALREADY ENTANGLED WITH PROBLEMS LIKE TERRORISM, ECONOMIC CRISIS, ILLITERACY AND
SO ON. FOR SOMETIME HE RENDERED HIS SERVICES AS CHAIRMAN, TASK FORCE OF I.T. IN
PUNJAB. ALSO...
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INTERVIEW WITH WASEEM SAJJAD FORMER PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN AND CHAIRMAN SENATE
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Dec, 2016
- Interview
GLOBALAGE:
YOU TOOK PART IN THE UNIONS OF OXFORD COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY. WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE UNION OF OXFORD COLLEGE AND THE ONE IN PAKISTAN? WASEEM
SAJJAD: I participated in the elections held at Oxford College and University.
The former I won while the latter I lost. As far as the difference is
concerned, there was little affiliation of political parties with college o...
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Interview with General Mahmud Ali Durrani
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Nov, 2016
- Interview
GLOBAL AGE: YOU ARE BLAMED TO LOAD BOXES OF MANGOES
IN GENERAL ZIA’S UNFORTUNATE PLANE? WHAT IS THE TRUTH? GEN
DURRANI: No doubt, I asked my staff officer to load boxes of mangoes in General
Zia’s plane. In fact, I issued orders to give mangoes to General Zia when he
visited me. I gave orders and forgot but the orders are carried out in Army.
General Zia visited Multan and then left fo...
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An Interview With Asad Umer Senior Party Leader of Tehreek E Insaaf
- Saleem Shahab
- Oct, 2016
- Interview
Global Age: You Were A Successful CEO Of A Pretigious Company. Surprisingly, You Left The Company and Joined A Political Party. What Were The Reasons? ASAD UMER: Well it’s a much asked question. The basic reason was that we had led Engro Corp. to a level from where it was not possible to move to the next stage without reforming our national economy. Furthermore, you know you cannot upg...
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Interview with Mr. Akram Zaki
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Sep, 2016
- Interview
GAMagazine: WHAT ARE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAKISTAN
ON THE FRONT OF FOREIGN POLICY? AKRAM ZAKI: Since its
inception, there have been internal and external efforts to divide Pakistan
into parts. All such attempts have been foiled with the exception of one.
Keeping in view the efforts to disintegrate Pakistan, the survival of the
country in itself is an achievement. GAMa...
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Interview with Shehla Qureshi SP-City Division, Karachi CSS-2010
- KIPS CSS Admin
- Sep, 2016
- Interview
JOINING KIPS KARACHI HAS CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MY
SUCCESS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO IS GENUINELY INTERESTED IN
APPEARING IN THE CSS/PMS EXAMINATIONGAMagazine: OUR READERS
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, KINDLY THROW SOME LIGHT
ON IT. SHEHLA QURESHI: I hail from “Mini-Pakistan” called
Karachi. I did matriculation from Government Gi...
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Interview With Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal
- Sara Wazir
- Aug, 2016
- Interview
GAMagazine: PAKISTAN HAS COME ALONGWAY SINCE ITS
INCEPTION; HOWEVER, WOMEN ARE NOT FREE TO PLAY THEIR ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
PAKISTAN, WHAT ARE THE REASONS? Justice Nasira Iqbal: There
was no such thing like the role of women to play 68-years ago since the Muslims
were already marginalized part of the society during the colonial rule. The
society was under the influence of the Hind...
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"Adaptability" Combined With Diligence Is The Key To Materialize Your Dreams"
- Tauseef Haider Naqvi
- May, 2016
- Interview
GAMagazine: Would you like to let our readers know
about your educational background? TAUSEEF HAIDER NAQVI:
Well, It's my pleasure. As far as my professional qualification is concerned, I
am an Electrical Engineer as I did my Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering from UET, Lahore. Later on, I left Pakistan for higher studies and
got my Masters of Science in Engineering from Ir...
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